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Vectra Genisys® Laser Module
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Vectra Genisys® Laser Module
ABOUT LASER LIGHT THERAPY
OVERVIEW OF LASER LIGHT THERAPY - COMMON TERMS (CONTINUED)
Pulsed Mode
– This is the ratio of the “On” time to “Total” time of the cycle, expressed as a percentage. The lower the percentage, the
lower temporal average intensity. 100% is continuous laser light. Pulsed Mode is 90% on and 10% off.
NOTE:
Pulsed Mode is also equivalent to Duty Cycle.
Spot Size -
Area of the LED, SLD, or laser beam when it leaves the face of the lens.
Treatment Area -
Area of tissue affected by LED, SLD, or laser when wavelength, divergence angles, and depth of penetration are
factored. This is the area used to calculate dosage.
Treatment Time
– Measured in seconds, it is the suggested time per laser point that therapy is given.
Wavelength
– Measured in nanometers (nm), wavelength is the key component in obtaining effective therapy as different
wavelengths bring about different physiological effects. Superficial skin disorders have been found to be most effectively
treated at wavelengths 600-700 nm, while deeper muscular or ligament lesions and joint conditions are better treated at higher
wavelengths of 700-1000 nm.
