Laser Therapy Waterloo
What is laser therapy treatment?
Laser is a device that produces a monochromatic and coherent light which emits heat and vibration. Laser treatment is becoming a popular choice of physiotherapists as well as patients to heal faster. Laser therapy is a non-invasive treatment that reduces pain when you have inflammation and tissue regeneration by targeting the damaged tissues.
Laser therapy is an effective treatment for which conditions?
- Tendonitis
- Rotator Cuff Tears
- Knee Pain or Osteoarthritis
- Tennis and Golfer’s Elbow
- Calcifications
- Fractures with Soft Tissue Damage
- Ligament and Tendon Tears
- Sprains and Strains
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Bursitis
- Chondromalacia Patella
- TMJ
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Whiplash
- Neck pain or shoulder pain
- Lower back pain
What are the benefits of laser therapy?
Laser physiotherapy treatment with its exposure to light heals and repairs tendons, muscles and damaged tissues faster. There are several benefits of laser therapy, some are listed below:
- Expedites the healing process: You can start feeling better from the very first session. Laser therapy speeds up the regenerative process and growth of cells.
- Improves blood circulation: By improving blood circulation to damaged tissues and muscles heal faster.
- Safe and effective: Laser treatment is absolutely safe, fast and effective to reduce pain and inflammation.
- Quick: You may feel the difference in pain intensity from the very first session.
What are the benefits of laser therapy?
Is laser therapy treatment right for you? Our team of physiotherapists, after a thorough assessment would determine a comprehensive treatment plan which may include shockwave therapy, manual therapy, physiotherapy, massage therapy, or custom orthotics. This plan can also include laser therapy if any inflammation or damaged tissues are involved. Yes! Restore Life Physiotherapy offers laser therapy treatment to our patients.
FAQs
? How many laser treatments do I need to go through to feel better?
You may start feeling better from even one session of laser therapy. Depending on the pain and condition, our physiotherapist may prescribe you one to six sessions of laser therapy. If you have any chronic painful condition, then you may take more than even ten sessions to alleviate pain and manage your condition.
? Is laser therapy different from shockwave therapy?
Yes, laser therapy is different from shockwave therapy as the former works on reducing the inflammation however, the latter produces inflammation or increases it as the healing process. If you look at the ultimate goal of both therapies, it’s the same – to alleviate pain.
? Is laser therapy safe? Does laser therapy have any side effects?
Laser physiotherapy treatment for pain is being used for over 2 decades now. Research and studies have revealed no significant side effects from having laser therapy treatments.
? Is laser therapy painful?
You need to sit and relax when receiving the laser therapy treatment. There is no tingling or heat sensation when taking laser treatment but you will feel pressure of the laser device attached to your body part.
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