Hockey players take some hard knocks – see how laser therapy is used to help get them off the bench and back on the ice.
Learn about the different ways lasers can interact with tissue.
Get the fundamentals of laser therapy dosing.
Read about 4 great reasons to think about adding Class IV laser therapy to your warm-up routines.
Read about some common football-related injuries that get great results with laser therapy to help get athletes (amateur, collegiate, and pro alike) back out on the field faster.
Top 10 Countdown supporting the addition of Deep Tissue Laser Therapy.
Have you been skeptical about laser therapy because you are not convinced by the scientific studies you have seen? Here are two controlled, double-blind studies that will make you rethink your view of laser therapy:
The Effectiveness of Therapeutic Class IV (10 W) Laser Treatment for Epicondylitis
In this study, fifteen patients with documented chronic tendinosis of [...]
Whether you’re a world-class athlete or someone who just enjoys a pick-up game of soccer with friends, you need to keep yourself healthy to stay in the game.
Laser therapy is becoming increasing popular as a preferred treatment method for soccer players worldwide to help reduce pain and inflammation and get players off the bench and [...]
When patients are in pain there are many modalities and treatment techniques that can provide answers. Class IV laser therapy can be a great partner with many other pain relief techniques, here are three complimentary treatments you might not have considered…
Kinesio Taping
Kinesio taping has many benefits that make it an ideal complement to Deep Tissue [...]
Contributed by: Perry Nickelston, DC, NKT, FMS, SFMA
What is a trigger point? In simple terms it is a muscle knot that can wreak havoc on your body by referring pain, weakening muscles, and causing dysfunctional movement patterns. Trigger points are hyper-irritable spots located in a taut band of skeletal muscle and often accompany chronic musculoskeletal [...]
Laser therapy is an effective treatment for the relief of pain and inflammation. Class IV laser therapy has become a preferred treatment method due to its non-invasive nature. Off contact treatment methods are ideal for conditions that are painful to the touch.
However, many overlook that laser therapy treatments can (and should) also be delivered on [...]
Why do professional golfers like Padraig Harrington, Henrik Stenson, Francesco Molinari, and David Howell use Class IV therapy lasers? Because when they experience an injury they have to get back in the game – fast.
Epicondylitis is a common injury among golfers. Class IV laser therapy is an effective treatment option because of its ability to [...]
For those of us who don’t have a PhD in laser physics, the terminology and science of therapy lasers can be overwhelming. By focusing on a couple of key concepts and definitions, however, anyone can learn how to talk about laser therapy like a pro.
L-A-S-E-R
The word laser is an acronym that stands for “Light Amplification [...]
The majority of discussion around injury relates to treatment post occurrence. But what about preventing injury before it even happens? There is certainly no way to prevent all injury, but laser therapy could be one way to promote injury prevention.
Class IV therapy lasers are being widely used in professional and collegiate sports as a warm [...]
It’s the season for sweaters and hot chocolate – and unfortunately for some, worsening of pain associated with arthritis. Many of those who suffer from chronic arthritis pain report worsening arthritis symptoms in the colder months of the year. If you are one of the many experiencing a spike in pain without a solution, class [...]