WHAT IS CLASS IV HIGH INTENSITY LASER THERAPY USED FOR?
- Relieve pain
- Resolve inflammation
- Increase the speed, quality and tensile strength of tissue repair
- Stimulate the immune system
- Resolve infection and improve the function of damaged neurological tissue
- Increase collagen production, bone repair, reduce edema, and increase lymphatic drainage
BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF A LASER
- Anti-Inflammation
- Anti-Pain (Analgesia)
- Accelerate Tissue Repair and Cell Growth
- Better regulation of the immune system which leads to improved nerve function
- Increase blood flow for faster healing
- Increase in Metabolic Activity; leading to faster energy production, which helps with healing and repair
- Reduced Fibrous Tissue Formation (Scars)
- Trigger Point Resolution and Acupuncture Point Stimulation
EFFECTS OF LASER ON PAIN PATHWAYS
- Increases natural painkillers: Boosts β-endorphins, which help block pain signals in the brain.
- Blocks pain signals: Stops certain nerve fibers (C-fibers) from sending pain messages.
- Reduces nerve sensitivity: Lowers the activity of nerve cells, making them less likely to trigger pain.
- Lowers pain chemicals: Reduces substances like bradykinin and substance P, which cause inflammation and pain.
- Balances cell function: Helps restore normal ion levels by boosting energy in the cell’s sodium-potassium (Na-K) and calcium (Ca) pumps.
For more information about Class IV Laser Therapy, please contact us at (310) 823 2220 or email: info@playapt.com.
