Low level laser therapy and Phototherapy stimulate tissue repair through a process of bio-stimulation. It improves the function of vascular, immune systems and accelerate healing process.
What are the benefits of phototherapy and laser therapy?
heals tissue up to 40% faster than normal healing
increased circulation
increased cell metabolism
promotion of bone formation or healing
improved immune system function
treats both chronic and acute conditions
non-invasive and extremely safe to use
short treatment times compared to other modalities
can be used with patients who have pacemakers and directly over metal or plastic implants
What conditions is laser/phototherapy used for?
wounds
fractures: decrease pain and swelling, accelerate healing
Post-op ortho conditions: decrease pain, inflammation, swelling, imporve quality of tissue repair
general pain control: decrease or eliminate acute, chronic and palliative pain
arthritis
sprain/strain
carpel tunnel syndrome
The MedX photo therapy offers a natural, effective, non-invasive, drug-free phototherapy solutions that are FDA approved. Applying light produced by low level laser (LLLT) and superluminous diodes, triggers normal cellular functions that lead to faster wound healing, pain relief and accelerated functional recovery.
MedX PhotoTherapy has been used successfully to treat athletic injuries, acute & chronic conditions, repetitive strain disorders, tissue healing and much more. By providing the extra energy required for healing, the tissue is able to heal itself naturally. This innovative therapeutic alternative may also eliminate the need for painful, debilitating surgeries and drug therapies so often accompanied by harmful side effects.
How frequent or how long is the treatment?
The frequency of the treatment depends on severity, duration of the injury and the location of the injured site. It ranges from 2-3x per week for 3-8 weeks. The treatment protocols follow the clinical recommendation by the manufacture. The protocol may also be modified base on each specific case. Each treatment may last from 15-20 minutes.
Laser has primarily been shown useful in the short-term treatment of acute pain caused by rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, tendinopathy, strains and sprains and chronic joint disorders.
Is MedX PhotoTherapy the only treatment required for healing?
Photo/laser therapy can be used as a single therapy or adjunctive therapy in combination with other manual therapies or modalities such as acupuncture, massage therapy and soft tissue therapy. Laser is a treatment modality that is most effective when combined with other interventions such as exercise, education, ultrasound, electrotherapy and most importantly common sense. Our goal is to help you reach your maximum possible recovery. We want you to participate in your rehabilitation and never have to deal with the problem again.
How frequent or how long is the treatment?
The frequency of the treatment depends on severity, duration of the injury and the location of the injured site. It ranges from 2-3x per week for 3-8 weeks. The treatment protocols follow the clinical recommendation by the manufacture. The protocol may also be modified base on each specific case. Each treatment may last from 15-20 minutes.
Ultrasound is widely used as a therapeutic modality in physiotherapy clinics. The ultrasounds used by Chiropractors and Registered Physiotherapists in rehabilitation clinics use ultrasonic sound wave ( >20000 hertz) that are not audible to human ears but promote therapeutic changes to areas that have been injured.
About Ultrasounds
The ultrasound used at our Affiliate Clinics is different from the “traditional ultrasound” used for “diagnostic & imaging” purposes you may be familiar with.
The traditional ultrasound is used to scan areas of the body and is used as a diagnostic tool to visualize areas below the skin suck as organs, babies, organs muscles and tendons. It uses sound waves of an ultrasonic frequency to create images.
The use of therapeutic ultrasound requires training to appreciate the appropriate frequency and pulse duration in order to deliver the correct dosage and intervention at the correct phase in your healing. IHP’s Affiliate Clinics promote Chiropractors and Registered Physiotherapists who are trained in determining the correct dosage and settings to ensure your treatment is effective and safe.
Electrical Modalities:
There are many types of electrical modalities that are available in rehabilitation centers.
They can be broken down into three categories:
Those that only support pain relief such as TENS which are mostly used in home care settings due to their very portable nature. While available in the clinic TENS machines have been mostly replaced by our more sophisticated equipment.
Electrical Modalities that promote the healing process as well as decrease pain resultant from injury. There are many options: Interferential current, premodulated current, biphasic and microcurrent are the most common choices by Chiropractors and Registered Physiotherapists. These treatment interventions are designed to be very comfortable. While you may initially feel a slight tingling after a minute or so you will not feel the machine. These machines are designed to deliver energy that stimulates healing, deeper and safer than previously thought possible without any secondary electrical sensations.
Electrical Modalities that stimulate a muscle to relearn and function normally. Called Electrical Stimulation, E-Stim, Functional Electrical Stimulation, and Russian Current. These electrical modalities serve a purpose to assist in the re-education of an injured muscle that has atrophied as a result of injury and is not operating optimally in a neurological sense. The stimulation is felt and it causes a contraction of the muscle it tries to initiate, which is typically a trigger for a patient to try and assist a contraction on their own.
It’s important to appreciate that the training a practitioner undertakes to ensure they select the correct modality requires significant amounts of training and education. They make the job look easy due to years of experience and education.
All aspects of your treatment requires thoughtfulness and a duty of care. The choices made in your treatment requires thought to ensure it helps you recover.
Our Affiliate Clinics’ practitioners are passionate about our profession and we are passionate about getting you better.
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