Erchonia

The North American Association of Laser Therapy (NAALT) adopted the term Phototherapy in 2003. This inclusive term is defined as: a therapeutic physical modality using photons (light energy) from the visible and infrared spectrum for tissue healing and pain
Phototherapy has been shown to effect cellular activity in the following ways:

• stimulates cell growth

• increases cell metabolism

• improves cell regeneration

• invokes an anti-inflammatory response

• promotes edema reduction

• reduces fibrous tissue formation

• stimulates nerve function

• reduces the production of substance P

• stimulates long term production of nitric oxide

• decreases the formation of bradikynin, histamine, and acetylcholine

• stimulates the production of endorphins

These photo-biological responses are largely responsible for the pain relieving effects often observed in patients treated with phototherapy in this office.