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Low Intensity 'Cold Laser'. What is it good for?

How Does It Work?
Low Intensity Laser Therapy (LILT) or cold laser, stimulates healing at the cellular level.
Since all tissue is made up of cells, LILT can be effective for many different conditions whether it be a muscle, ligament, tendon or even joint injury.

LILT stimulates the production of ATP (adenosine triphosphate), the cell’s fuel source, not only from the nutrition we take in, but from the light utilized in the treatment. DNA synthesis is increased along with other cellular building blocks. LILT will also increased blood flow thru the area treated in order to bring in more oxygen and nutrients but to also remove the debris resulting from the injury.

What To Expect
An initial consult is required to assess the injury and to determine if you are a candidate of LILT. If you so choose, your first treatment is administered immediately after the consult. The treatment length varies from 30 mins to 60 mins depending upon the body area treated. Though a few patients can
be sensitive to the treatment, the treatment is pain-free. Studies have also shown there to be a 90% success rate with LILT.

We may combine L.I.L.T with therapeutic massage to improve outcome or refer the patient to Physiotherapy if it is necessary.

To see if LILT is right for you, book your consultation today!

LILT/Cold Laser Frequently Asked Questions

How many treatments will I need?
On average, most patients will require between 5-20 treatments. The more chronic the condition, the greater the number of treatments required.

How long are the treatments?
Treatments vary in length between 30-60 minutes depending upon size of the area treated.
A consultation will determine the length of treatment time.

How can laser therapy help so many different conditions?
Laser therapy restores the normal function of cells and since all structures are created of cells, laser is effective for many conditions.

Is there any pain associated with the treatment?
Laser will increase metabolism and blood flow in the area being treated. This increase in activity can cause some increased discomfort after the first few treatments

Are there any risks with laser?
Laser is a very safe form of treatment. Any risks should be discussed with your therapist at the time of your consult.