High Power Laser

Regeneration and Pain Reduction in short Time

Laser therapy is a clinically proven effective adjacent treatment modality in the physical therapy practice intended for the relief of painful muscles and joints associated with acute and chronic tissue injuries. It is also indicated for helping relieve pain and stiffness associated with osteoarthritis through its ability to increase localized blood flow.

Although Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) devices have been used in physical therapy treatments for decades, their relative low power means treatment times are excessive and impractical when treating larger areas and/or deeper tissues.

However, High Power Laser (HPL) therapy devices are capable of delivering sufficient power (at a level of Watts compared to the mW output of LLLT devices) to achieve therapeutic dosage without prolonging the application time. This allows treatment of a wider range of indications including deep and large structures within reasonable times, making HPL both an effective and practical physical therapy modality.

LIGHTFORCE® DEEP TISSUE LASER THERAPY™

LightForce® Therapy Lasers are known around the world for innovative technology and evidence-based treatment solutions. With thousands of customers across the globe, Chattanooga® estimates over 1 million+ treatments are performed using LightForce® Therapy Lasers per month. LightForce® Therapy Lasers are unique among laser devices in having a singular focus in rehabilitation and pain management.

INDICATION:

Deep Tissue Laser Therapy™ is used to treat painful muscles and joints associated with acute and chronic soft tissue injuries. It is also indicated for helping relieve pain and stiffness associated with osteoarthritis via its ability to increase localized blood flow. These factors make therapeutic laser a sensible modality choice for post-activity recovery. Treat larger, deeper areas and provide faster pain relief with real time dosing feedback. Chattanooga’s most powerful laser, the 40W LightForce® XLi impacts deep tissue faster for pain relief in less time. The LightForce smart hand piece and onscreen recommendations increase dosing accuracy and help clinicians treat with confidence.

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