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Low Level Laser Therapy / PhotoBioModulation treatment - General
LLLT / PBM is approved as a medical treatment method and is today a recognized and widespread
form of treatment.
Treatment with laser works through the delivery of energy to the cells in the tissue requiring treatment.
The energy emitted by the laser penetrates the skin and triggers cell activity. This increased activity
improves cell function, strengthens the immune system, and increases blood circulation.
The positive
effects of laser treatment on the body’s immune system, as well as its ability to accelerate the healing
process, makes it an incredibly therapeutic tool. The mechanism and science supporting ‘laser therapy
efficacy’ makes it a valuable treatment tool in all clinical areas.
Scanning technique
The scanning technique is used with a spread laser lens attached to the laser light.
The scan technique is used when treating the area around the target or when treating larger areas
(wounds, eczema, psoriasis, etc.).
Treatment
Processing is carried out by pressing the optic of the laser onto the skin while the laser is moved in
rectangular or circular movements on and around the affected area.
The laser can also be moved point to point with 1 - 2 cm in between each beep (10 sec.).
When treating sores and eczema the laser should be held at distance of 2-5 cm from the skin. When
reaching skin just outside of the damaged area one can gently press the skin with the laser optics again.
When treating a wound, the wound should be treated with 2-5 joules / cm ² (as shown in FIG. 1).
Inside the wound should be treated with 0,1 - 1,0 Joule / cm ². This is achieved by holding the laser
approx. 2 cm above the wound and moving it every 10 seconds as shown in Fig. 1
Outside the wound in areas with intact skin the laser should be held at a distance of a few millimeters
from the skin. The red mark shows wound and circles shows laser light.
Fig. 1 - Wounds