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Laser Therapy At Alberta Back And Neck Rehab

What is Laser Therapy?

Laser therapy is the use of a single wavelength of light emitted from a low intensity laser diode or any array of high intensity Super Luminous Diodes to treat acute or chronic musculoskeletal injuries, and degenerative conditions, and to heal wounds. The light source is placed in contact with the skin allowing the photon energy to penetrate the tissue, where it is absorbed by the light sensitive parts of the cells, mainly cell membranes and mitochondria, and is converted to bio-chemical energy, enabling the energy to be used as a catalyst to speed up chemical reactions in the cells. Essentially, this speeds up the metabolism, changes the permeability of the cell membrane, and therefore enhances of the bodys' healing processes. At Alberta Back and Neck Rehab we use one of the most powerful lasers on the market today.

Benefits of Low Intensity Laser Therapy
Through the action of photo-bio-stimulation of light reactive biological receptors (chromophores) in the body, Low Intensity Laser Therapy (LILT) significantly accelerates and enhances the body's natural defense and repair components in the presence of injury, inflammation and certain disease processes. By modifying the effects and limiting the duration of inflammation as well as enhancing specific repair and healing processes, LILT is consistent in providing pain relief, reducing injury damage and loss of function, in addition to facilitating more rapid repair and stronger healed tissue structures.

Short Term Effects

Production and release of beta-endorphins (these are morphine like substances produced by various cells in the body that inhibit the sensation of pain).
The short-term effect is significant in 5-10% of cases during or after the conclusion of the initial treatment, but is not as important as the long term or cumulative effect.

Long Term or Cumulative Effects

ATP (adenosine triphosphate) production is increased resulting in improved cellular metabolism.
DNA (deoxyribonucleica acid) is substantially increased. DNA codes for the production of proteins that are the building blocks of tissues.
Neurotransmission is facilitated due to elevated levels of serotonin and acetylcholine.
Mitochondrial activity is stimulated resulting in increase number and size of mitochondria. This results in an increase in cell metabolism resulting in increase cell replication, etc...
Modulation of macrophages, fibroblasts and other white blood cells.
Angiogenesis (formation of new blood vessels).
Regulates cell membrane potential, essential in Na, Cl^- and Kion transfer (electrolyte balance).
Cytokines and other chemicals enhancing cellular communications are released.