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MacBeam - Laser Therapeutics FAQ's
Q: How long has low-laser therapy been used?
Over
the past two decades, the medical science industry has
experienced dramatic improvements in the biotechnology and
medical devices arena, specifically the development and
utilization of laser and other infrared technologies used in
diagnosis and treatment in multidiscipline medicine. Laser
technology has revolutionized the way doctors approach treatment
of infectious disease and chronic illnesses. In many instances,
it has practically eliminated the necessity of a scalpel, and is
increasingly chosen as an alternative over the traditional
invasive incision based open surgery procedures. This technology
has enabled medical practitioners to perform complex procedures
in a shorter period of time, effectively reducing the risk of
infection, shortening recovery time, and reducing post surgical
pain commonly associated with invasive procedures.
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Q: What are the benefits of low-laser therapy?
“What can one treat with low-level laser
therapy?” As answered by Dr. David Rindge, OMD, Professor of
Oriental Medicine, “Nearly anything.” If laser therapy can be
delivered at an appropriate dosage and wavelength to the target,
hypo functional cells and tissue are likely to accept and use
this energy to rejuvenate and to restore function similar to the
way you are charging a battery, laser therapy reenergizes
depleted cells and tissues. “Light is the medicine of the
future”, stated Dr. Jacob Liberman, OD, PhD, past president of
the College of Optometry. As phototherapy (low level laser
therapy) can either stimulate or inhibit cell activity, MBI
device applications range anywhere from regeneration of
connective tissues via electrical and photo stimulation, to
laser photobiology cell repair of diabetic ulcers, to inhibition
of malignant cell growth commonly found in cancer and hepatitis
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Q: How safe is low level laser therapy (LLLT)?
Low Level Laser Therapy is nothing more than shining a high intensity light into the area of interest, it's just that this "light" is very intense, "monochromatic" (one wavelength), coherent (all the photons are in phase and synchronized) and is applied with a very specific dose in mind. It is painless, non-toxic, non-invasive, without drugs and very safe if applied by a trained practitioner. In short, LLLT reduces healing duration 30-40% and the injured tissues are stronger than if they had not been exposed to LLLT.
Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) refers to the use of red-beam or near-infrared lasers with between 600 and 1000mm power from 5-500 milli-watts. In contrast, lasers used in surgery typically use 300 watts. These lasers are non-thermal. Due to the low absorption by human skin, it is hypothesized that the laser light can penetrate deeply into the tissues where it may have a photobiostimulation effect. These types of lasers have been advocated for use in a range of medical conditions encompassing: wound, healing; smoking cessation; tuberculosis; and a variety of musculoskeletal conditions that includes arthritis. LLLT may be administered by several different types of providers, including physicians, chiropractors, physical therapists, or occupational therapists. It is generally provided in a physician's office or other outpatient setting with no anesthesia or sedation needed.
When LLLT is administered to the acupuncture pressure points, it may be referred to as laser acupuncture. LLLT includes an extensive variety of procedures involving several laser types and treatment methods. These various treatment procedures have been proposed for a wide range of medical conditions.