Therapeutic Laser Technology - The Pain Stops Here
If pain keeps you from the activities you enjoy most, there is something you can do about it. Take a few minutes to read about this amazing technology, then discuss it with your doctor.
Information about the cause of your pain, combined with the latest breakthrough in Laser Therapy, can help make it easier to do the things you want to do.
Laser therapy can provide relief from pain to help you enjoy everyday activities again.
Managing pain isn't about the ability to climb the highest mountain or to run a marathon. It's about controlling the pain that keeps you from doing your everyday activities, like being pain-free all day at work or bending down to play with your child.
In clinical studies, patients receiving Laser Therapy have experienced a significant reduction in pain. There have been worldwide research efforts undertaken to better understand the many therapeutic benefits of Laser Therapy. In fact, a recent review of the medical literature revealed more than 2500 published studies discussing the usage of Laser Therapy.
Laser Therapy is quick and painless and it can help make it easier for you to do the things you enjoy doing -- like sitting down on the grass to watch your kid's soccer game-- with all-day and all-night relief.
Why let pain prevent you from doing the things you enjoy most? Laser Therapy, a painless treatment for pain as recommended by your healthcare professional, can provide 24-hour relief of pain symptoms to help you do the things you enjoy.
Partial list of conditions that have responded to Laser Therapy:
Neck & Back Injuries; Shoulder Pain; Tennis Elbow
Muscle & Ligament Tears; Knee & Hip Pain; Trigger Points
Sprains/Strains; Carpal Tunnel Syndrome; Rotator Cuff Tear
Sciatica (Leg pain); Pain Following Surgery; Herniated Discs
What Patients are saying about the Avicenna Laser
Patient: William J.
Diagnosis: Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)
Complaint: Extreme pain of the right elbow, unresponsive to rest, ice, and medication over the past 3 months.
"I had contracted tennis elbow on the right arm. The severity was such that I started playing tennis with my left arm. Five laser treatments were administered over a period of fourteen days. After the first laser treatment there was an immediate and noteworthy reduction in pain accompanied by a moderate gain in functional ability. Thanks to the laser treatments, I was able to play high-level tennis with no pain whatsoever."
Patient: Richard M.
Age: 78
Diagnosis: Severe Arthritis of the left hip.
Prognosis: Told by doctor that hip replacement was only option.
Complaint: "Unbearable" left hip pain that does not decrease with medication. The pain also interferes with walking and wakes him up at night.
"Within 15 minutes of the first treatment, the pain subsided dramatically. After twenty minutes, the treatment was over and I left the room felling a great deal relieved. By the fourth visit, I was pleased to discover the pain relief lasted over the week-end into Monday."
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is High Power Laser Therapy(HPLT)?
A: HPLT is a painless, safe, side effect free treatment for the relief of Neuro-musculoskeletal pain. There are many studies that show the effectiveness of laser therapy to promote rapid healing of a wound or injury. HPLT is a technological advancement to the older Low Level Laser Therapy or Cold Laser Therapy as it has the ability to deliver vastly larger amounts of healing light energy to much greater depths of penetration as well as being able to treat a vastly larger surface area than its predecessors.
Q: How long has laser therapy been utilized in pain management?
A: Laser therapy has been used in Europe for over 30 years.
Q: What type of medical conditions respond to Class IV high power laser therapy?
A: At the present time, HPLT is used primarily for the treatment of Neuro-musculoskeletal conditions. Clinicians in the field are also experiencing dramatic results for many types of wound healing.
Q: Are their any safety risks associated with Class IV laser therapy?
A: The Avicenna high power laser is extremely safe. However, it is not used over the eyes due to the sensitivity of the retina, therefore, all patients wear protective safety glasses during the treatment.
Q: Is their any pain or side effects associated with Class IV laser therapy?
A: The Avicenna high power laser is painless and has no side effects. It is completely safe. During treatment, the patient experiences a gentle warming effect, and at many times a profound feeling of relaxation.
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