Low Level Laser Therapy
Low-level laser therapy[edit | edit source]
LLLT[1] is the term used to describe the use of low-power lasers and superluminous diodes for the treatment of a variety of medical conditions and has emerged as a possible treatment modality for tendon injuries.
Accepted effects of LLLT are:
- enhanced ATP production,
- enhanced cell function, and
- increased protein synthesis.
It has also been shown to have:
- positive effects on reduction of inflammation,
- increase of collagen synthesis, and
- angiogenesis. (Pilot study)
- ↑ Steve Tumilty, M.Phty.,1 Joanne Munn, Ph.D.,1 J. Haxby Abbott, Ph.D.,1 Suzanne Mcdonough, Ph.D.,2 Deirdre A. Hurley, Ph.D.,3 And G. David Baxter, D.Phil.1 Laser Therapy in the Treatment of Achilles Tendinopathy: A Pilot Study. Photomedicine and Laser Surgery 2008; 26 (1) :25-30
