Treating PEOPLE, Not Symptoms!
Cold Laser
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Treating PEOPLE, Not Symptoms
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Treating PEOPLE, Not Symptoms!
Cold Laser Treating PEOPLE, Not Symptoms
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In 1917, Albert Einstein established the physical principle of "Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation," thus paving the way for the development of the laser. In June 1960, Theodoro H. Maiman constructed the world's first laser using ruby crystal, now known today as the ruby laser. In 1965, doctors Sinclair, Knoll and Mester pioneered the way for the therapeutic lasers through their research with human tissue. These lasers do not damage or destroy tissue, but instead bio-stimulate the tissue creating a therapeutic curative effect. Therapeutic lasers work by supplying energy to the body in the form of non-thermal photons of light. The body is able to absorb this external energy on a cellular level and transform light energy into chemical energy, which the body uses to accelerate the normal healing rate of tissue for a wide range of ailments.
When people are introduced to laser therapy there is often confusion as to the difference between Laser light and L.E.D. light. Laser is an acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. A laser is referred to as a coherent beam of light. Laser light is coherent because all of the light waves stream out in the same direction and phase. If one points a laser on a surface close to them, the laser light will have a noticeable diameter. If one pulls the laser further from the surface the diameter and intensity of the light will not change. L.E.D. Lights are referred to as non-coherent. In other words the light that is emitted from an L.E.D. spreads out in all directions and are out of phase. If one points an L.E.D. on a surface close to them, the L.E.D. light will have a noticeable diameter. If one pulls the L.E.D. further from the surface the diameter of the light will become larger and more diffused.
Laser and the Language of the Body The text you are reading is obviously written in English. You can read and understand these words and either accept or reject the content. What if it were written in an unfamiliar language—Spanish, Japanese, German, Korean, or Swahili? Would you understand the content? Would you be able to make rational decisions based on what you can piece together? Like most people, probably not. This is the dilemma our bodies have when treated by various therapies. Our bodies do not communicate in ultrasound, or electrical communication—it communicates in coherent light. In the book, Energy Medicine: The Scientific Basis by James L. Oschman, multiple references are made to the communication within the body--from cell to cell as coherent (laser) light. It makes sense that we should stimulate the body with the same language that the cells in the body communicate with. That is why there is so much success with wound healing, neurological rehabilitation, and illness reversal when using low level laser therapy (LLLT).
Light occurs in wavelengths and is measured in nanometers. A nanometer (nm) is one billionth of a meter, which can be represented by scientific notation as 10-9 meters or .000000001 meters = 1nm. The visible spectrum of light occurs in range of 380-760nm. Below 380nm we have ultraviolet light and above 760nm we have infrared light. Although all levels of light can have biological effects, most laser research suggests that the most advantageous levels of stimulation for healing purposes occur in the 630-640nm range. The biological effects that have been measured in this range have been proper oxygenation and detoxification of the cell, DNA replication, and regeneration of damaged nerve tissue. In essence the goal is to improve healing time and results for patients.
Tune in on Laser Communication When listening to your radio, you must first choose a station--such as B104.7 FM. Most lasers on the market used by health professionals are in the red or infrared range. The advantage of using a red laser over an infrared is treatment time. It is much safer to use a red (630-640nm like the Erchonia PL-4 that I use in the office) laser over an area for a longer period of time without any worry of damaging tissue.
The output of a laser is measured in Watts. It is easier to understand output as the volume of the laser. For example: when the Beatles' song, "We All Live in a Yellow Submarine," is playing on the radio, one can raise or lower the volume without affecting the message of the song. One can lower the output/volume of the song, "we all live in a yellow submarine," and it occurs as a faint whisper possibly audible. Or one can blast the song "WE ALL LIVE IN A YELLOW SUBMARINE," and damage our eardrums. Regardless of the output/volume the message remains the same. The same occurs with laser. The output will not change the laser wavelength (i.e. 635nm); it will only determine the intensity.
Most laser used by medical professionals on the market are "HOT" or high powered lasers. Hot lasers are lasers that have an output larger than on Watt and ability to increase the temperature of what it is contacting--Ouch!. Hot lasers are used for a variety of procedures from cutting and cauterizing tissue, removing tarter from teeth, hair removal, and even eye surgery.
Cold laser is the common term for a Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) device. It is considered cold laser because it will no increase the thermal temperature of what it is contacting. When dealing with LLLT, the output is well below one Watt of energy, usually measured in milliwatts (mW). In scientific notation this is represented as 10-3 or .001 Watts = 1mW. In the United States the FDA requires that all Low Level Lasers be 5mW or less at the point of aperture (where the laser light exits). Although very few people can actually feel a laser with this output, the positive biological effects are amazing. A wide rage of professionals have used cold laser therapy with success including chiropractors, physical therapists, medical doctors, veterinarians, dentists, etc. The common goal among these practitioners is improved healing time and results for their patients.
Results are Rapid and Sustainable. While some patients get immediate results, others usually require 3-6 treatments before they notice a lasting effect. Again, each patient will respond differently according to his or her own body's natural healing rate. Although it is recommended that you come in daily for the first 3 visits, following this 2-3 times per week is usually sufficient to maintain your cells in biostimulation during your healing process. Your clinician is best able to develop a schedule tailored specifically to your condition. The fact that therapeutic lasers work by supplying energy to the body in the form of photons of light and allowing the body to effect its own repairs allows therapeutic lasers the ability to treat an extensive list of ailments. Ailments that involve skin, tendons, nerves, blood vessels, or muscles can be treated with therapeutic lasers.
Ailments Treatable by Therapeutic Lasers Include, but are not Limited to:
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