How does soft laser therapy function?

Low level laser therapy is a regulation therapy. The irradiation transfers electromagnetic energy to the target site, where it is converted into biochemical energy. This reactivates the metabolism of destroyed or damaged cells.

The mitochondria play a central role in the cellular mode of action of laser therapy. Laser irradiation promotes ATP synthesis in the body and thus fulfils the requirements for increased cell mitosis.

The effects of low level laser are:

• Pain relief through influencing biomediators in the body (histamine, bradykinin, substance P)
• Reduced swelling as a result of improved microcirculation, promotion of lymph drainage and accelerated resorption
• Inhibition of inflammation through diminished release of inflammation mediators in the body
• Acceleration of wound healing as a result of faster formation of connecting tissue fibres and reepithelisation
• Promotion of the circulation of the blood
• Reduced risk of infection

Low level laser therapy has no side effects if properly used.

Treatment procedure of low-level laser therapy.

Low-level laser therapy is used locally for treating wounds and for pain therapy in a large number of indications. The affected area is irradiated for a specific length of time. Depending on the indication, irradiation can be performed as point or as area irradiation. Therapeutic laser devices are also used for laserpuncture as reflex and regulation therapy. Acupuncture points relevant to the indication are irradiated with the therapeutic laser and influenced by the energy it supplies. Laserpuncture has proved to be especially beneficial in children and in persons sensitive to pain. In many cases, a combination of local therapy and laserpuncture achieves even better results.

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