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Erchonia
Cold Laser Pain Management
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.