What can High Intensity Laser Therapy help with?
High intensity laser therapy (HILT) is a non-invasive, drug-free treatment that uses concentrated light energy to penetrate deep tissues. It stimulates cellular healing (photobiomodulation) to dramatically accelerate recovery.
Key benefits include: rapid, lasting, pain relief; significant inflammation reduction; and accelerated healing of muscles, tendons, and joints.
Common conditions helped by HILT include:
Joint & Degenerative Conditions
Osteoarthritis: Reduces pain and stiffness, notably in the knee and hip.
Rheumatoid Arthritis: Alleviates joint inflammation and swelling.
Degenerative Disc Disease: Helps manage pain associated with spinal degeneration.
Spinal & Nerve Issues
Sciatica & Radiculopathy: Targets nerve compression and associated radiating pain.
Herniated Discs: Reduces associated back pain and can assist with recovery from motor deficits.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Relieves hand pain, numbness, and functional limitations.
Soft Tissue, Muscle & Tendon Injuries
Tendinopathies: Treats overuse injuries like tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, and Achilles tendinitis.
Plantar Fasciosis: Helps reduce heel pain and localised inflammation.
Sprains and Strains: Accelerates the healing of torn ligaments and pulled muscles.
Shoulder Impingement & Frozen Shoulder: Improves range of motion and shoulder mobility.
Other Applications
Myofascial Pain Syndrome: Releases muscular trigger points and relieves spasms.
Wound Healing: Clinical trials show it can aid in the repair of chronic refractory wounds and pressure ulcers.
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