LightForce deep tissue laser therapy that calms pain and inflammation, with no drugs and no downtime.
Across the medical community, LightForce® Therapy Lasers are used to treat chronic and acute musculoskeletal conditions as well as post-activity recovery. As a non-drug, non-surgical solution, LightForce® Therapy Lasers have been proven to reduce pain without the side effects of medication.
LightForce® is leading the way in clinical research and evidence-based laser therapy treatment. Their innovations are founded on the science of reducing pain and inflammation.
Laser therapy has been shown to be effective in helping to treat acute conditions. Bringing pain under control quickly helps the healing process and usually promotes better outcomes.
With chronic conditions, research has shown that therapy lasers can help combat persistent pain and promote circulation to damaged tissues. It can be a powerful, non-pharmaceutical way to reduce pain without the side effects of medication.
LightForce® Therapy Lasers can be found on the sidelines of many pro, college, and Olympic sports teams across the United States and in much of Europe and Asia. Laser therapy has been shown to improve post-activity recovery times and reduce delayed onset muscle soreness.
A short medical animation showing what the laser is actually doing beneath the skin.
Laser therapy, or photobiomodulation, is the process of photons entering the tissue and interacting with the cytochrome c complex within the cell mitochondria. That interaction leads to a biological cascade that increases cellular metabolism, promoting tissue healing, and decreases pain. It is used for acute and chronic conditions as well as post-activity recovery, and as an option alongside prescription drugs or surgery.
It is not painful. Treatment is administered directly to the skin, because laser light cannot penetrate layers of clothing. You will feel a soothing warmth as the therapy is delivered. Many patients report enjoying the experience, particularly when a massage-ball treatment head is used for what is often called a laser massage.
Class IV laser therapy devices were cleared by the FDA in 2004 for the reduction of pain and for increasing micro-circulation. The main risk during treatment is to the eyes, which is why certified protective eyewear is always worn during a session.
Usually 3 to 10 minutes, depending on the size, depth, and acuteness of the condition being treated. High-power lasers deliver a therapeutic dose quickly, which keeps sessions short.
Most plans start with 2 to 3 treatments per week. The benefits of laser therapy are cumulative, so care usually involves early, frequent treatments that become less frequent as symptoms resolve.
Most plans of care involve 6 to 12 treatments, with more needed for longer standing, chronic conditions. Your plan is built around your condition and how you respond to it.
Patients often report improved sensation, including a therapeutic warmth and some pain relief, immediately after treatment. For noticeable changes in symptoms and condition, patients should undergo a series of treatments, as the benefits of laser therapy are cumulative from one treatment to the next.
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