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 [...]
Class IV laser therapy is helping keep many athletes in the game. LightForce therapy lasers are proud to support our elite athlete patients, so to celebrate them this week we will feature social media posts from 4 athletes who are benefiting from class IV laser therapy: Matthew Secor, MMA Fighter, Aaron Motlop, North Eastern Australian [...]
High volume practices, despite being short on free time, often become the most successful at implementing class IV laser therapy into their daily routine and make it an overwhelming success for patients and their business. Why? Patients in pain are already at your office, treatment times are short but results are fast, and DTLT feels [...]
Class IV laser therapy is changing the lives of thousands per day – people and animals alike! Veterinary and Medical laser therapy equipment is helping reduce pain and inflammation for a wide variety of species. Companion Therapy Lasers were used to treat the following two animals who were suffering from chronic pain and inflammation.
Just like [...]
Your time is valuable – and providing your patients with the best care in the most efficient amount of time is a priority. Class IV therapy lasers are a great resource to maximize the time you spend with your patients.
Class IV therapy laser equipment enables you to deliver more Joules to a larger area of [...]
Laser for CrossFit Hand Injury
Dr. Perry Nickleston
When you train hard at what you are passionate about, injuries are inevitable. CrossFit training is no exception; it’s the nature of competition. If you do CrossFit workouts then you know how much of a beating the hands can take. Swinging kettle bells, jumping rope, sledgehammers, pull-ups, deadlifts, etc., [...]
