LASER THERAPY

Laser therapy

Abstract

In this study we try to explore the concept of “Laser therapy” in a holistic context. The main focus of the research is on “Laser therapy” and its relation with “New Chiropractic Modality”. The research also analyzes many aspects of “Laser therapy” and tries to gauge its effect on “New Chiropractic Modality”. Finally the research describes various factors in relation to “Laser therapy”. A research journal was evaluated and discussed in this paper.

Table of Contents

Introduction3

Description3

There Are Four Accepted Therapeutic Benefits Of Laser Therapy.3

The Benefits4

Various Types of Treatment4

Cosmetic Treatments4

Medical Uses for Laser Treatment5

Methods6

Research Design6

Literature Search6

Databases7

Keywords7

Theoretical Framework8

Discussion8

Understanding a New Chiropractic Modality8

Classes of Laser9

Precautions12

How Laser Therapy Works12

Conclusion14

References15

Laser Therapy

Introduction

The use of lasers for stimulating living tissues has a history of more than 40 years. Yet, this modality is underutilized in chiropractic largely because of a lack of exposure or inadequate understanding of the physics and physiology of photon-tissue interaction. This article will help improve the knowledge base of the field practitioner in laser use in the healing process and address conditions commonly encountered by DCs.

This topic is very important to be learned as it is considered mostly among the treatment of many different kinds of wounds healing, etc. Everyone is known of laser treatment for cosmetic purposes. Though it is used widely for beauty treatments, laser treatment for health disorders is an extraordinary medical procedure to treat a long list of ailments (Harrington, 2009).

Description

Laser is an acronym for Light Amplified by Stimulated Emissions of Radiation. A strong beam of light is used to heal a particular medical problem. This dynamic unique technology uses super luminous and laser diodes to irradiate abnormal tissue with photons. The particles of energy are absorbed by a variety of micro molecules within the cell and restores normal function.

There Are Four Accepted Therapeutic Benefits Of Laser Therapy.

Tissue regeneration.

Reduction of inflammation.

Chronic and acute pain reduction.

Antibacterial and antiviral.

The Benefits

This kind of treatment is beneficial to anyone who uses it, because it has fewer side effects and there is no drug or surgery involved. It has been observed that injuries heal faster with laser treatment. It improves circulation, decreases pain and improves immune response. Lymphatic drainage improves production of growth hormones, and enhances the body's natural healing processes (Lee & Kang, 2008). Other benefits of laser treatment include increased cell metabolism, faster bone and soft tissue repair, enhanced nerve regeneration and increased collagen production.

Various Types of Treatment

Laser treatments for health disorders has revolutionized various fields of medical cures, including plastic and cosmetic surgery, dermatology, eye surgery, pediatrics and many other fields.

Cosmetic Treatments

Skin resurfacing is done to make the skin look decades younger and the effect lasts for 10 years.

Veins can be removed from the surface of the skin making you look younger.

Acne, freckles, blemishes, sun spots and scalpel-less face lift.

Unwanted hair removal.

Medical Uses for Laser Treatment

Some Of The Areas Where Treatment Is Used Are:

Eye surgery to eliminate use of glasses.

Treatment for eye problems such as glaucoma and eye surgery.

Dentistry - Teeth whitening, gum disease, tooth ...