This review will cover the mechanisms of action of LLLT at a cellular and at a tissular level and will summarize the various light sources and principles of dosimetry that are employed in clinical practice. The range of diseases, injuries, and conditions that can be benefited by LLLT will be summarized with an emphasis on those that have reported randomized controlled clinical trials. Read Full Abstract

Unless you have lived with chronic pain it’s hard to understand the toll it takes on every aspect of your life. Deep Tissue Laser Therapy, using the properties of coherent light, has been seen to produce pain relief and fibroblastic regeneration in clinical trials and laboratory experiments. Read Full Study

Plantar Fasciitis can be debilitatingly painful. This study shows the effectiveness of low-level and high-level laser therapy. Both treatments improved the pain levels, function, and quality of life in patients with plantar fasciitis. Read Full Study

This study evaluated the effects of Class IV laser therapy on pain, Fibromyalgia (FM) impact, and physical function in women diagnosed with FM. This study provides evidence that LHT may be a beneficial modality for women with FM in order to improve pain and upper body range of motion, ultimately reducing the impact of FM. Read Full Study

Fifteen patients with documented chronic tendinosis of the elbow were randomized into sham or laser therapy treatment. Multiple pain measures, handgrip strength and functional impairment all improved with respect to sham treatment. Statistical significance was maintained to one-year follow-up. Read Full Study

The findings of this review suggest that Deep Tissue Laser Therapy is a promising option for the management of breast cancer treatment-related side effects. Read Full Study

Low-back pain (LBP) is a significant health problem and a major cause of medical expenses and disablement. Deep Tissue Laser Therapy can be used to treat musculoskeletal disorders such as back pain.

Shoulder Tendinopathy is an injury to the tendon of the shoulder resulting in inflammation, pain and a reduced range of motion. This review shows that optimal Deep Tissue Laser Therapy can offer clinically relevant pain relief and initiate a more rapid course of improvement, both alone and in combination with physiotherapy interventions. Read Full Study

The review shows that laser therapy on the joint reduces pain in patients. Moreover, when we restrict the energy doses of the laser therapy into the dose window suggested in the previous study, we can expect more reliable pain relief treatments. Read Full Study