What is Cold Laser Therapy? | Peak Physical Therapy | Hanover MA

The use of lasers as a therapeutic solution has been around for many years. Cold laser therapy was first used in 2002, and has gained popularity within the last few years due to its many beneficial properties being used as a therapy tool. Because of its juvenility, not many people know about the use of cold laser treatments with physical therapy Hanover MA. This article outlines some of the advantages and risks for cold laser therapy treatment at Peak Physical Therapy.

What is cold laser therapy?

Cold laser therapy is low-intensity laser therapy that stimulates healing while using low levels of IIIB light clusters. These clusters penetrate deep into the affected area to promote a quicker healing process for a variety of soft tissue injuries. The technique is called “cold” laser therapy because the low levels of light aren’t enough to heat your body’s tissue. Cold laser therapy is also known as:

  • low-level laser therapy (LLLT)
  • low-power laser therapy (LPLT)
  • soft laser biostimulation
  • Photobiomodulation

How does cold laser therapy work?

Cold laser therapy is a non-invasive procedure, meaning that it does not require a surgical incision, so there is no prolonged recovery time. The laser uses a light calibrated to a specific frequency and placed directly over the skin for a selected interval of time. During this procedure, different wavelengths between 600 and 950 nanometers (nm) and outputs of low-level light are applied directly to a targeted area. The red and near-infrared light causes a reaction when the body tissue absorbs the light, which stimulates the light-sensitive cells in the body to convert light into energy, very similar to photosynthesis in plants. When the energy is converted, it promotes the healing of the damaged tissues. Laser therapy also does not involve taking any medications, and studies have found that cold laser therapy does not have any serious side effects when used properly by an experienced therapist at Peak Physical Therapy Hanover MA.

Cold Laser Therapy for Physical Therapy Hanover MA Patients

The expert therapists at Peak Physical Therapy often use cold laser therapy in the treatment of minor injuries, such as:

Cold laser therapy is also used for physical therapy Hanover MA to help reduce swelling and promote healing of the joints and soft tissue in conjunction with other therapy exercises.

Peak Physical Therapy Hanover MA

Our South Shore Physical Therapy practice specializes in physical therapy including many specialty programs including lymphedema management, vestibular, pelvic health, post-concussion, aquatics, and more. Locations include physical therapy Hanover MA, Quincy, MA, Braintree, MA, Pembroke, MA, and Norwell, MA, Scituate, MA. Our specialized programs combined with state-of-the-art facilities allow us to meet the unique needs of our local patients and achieve the fastest results. If you are unsure whether this type of treatment can help you, we offer a no-obligation FREE injury screening. Click here for more information.

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