Class IV Laser Therapy - What is it & How Does it Work?

With multiple forms of physical therapies and their designated focus areas, laser therapies have become a prominent medical treatment that uses combinations of lights and infrared to penetrate beyond the skin targeting specific areas to relieve pain. The FDA-certified treatment has become an alternative to pain relief to the traditional methods of physical therapy.

With the prominence of laser therapies, many classes have been formed to distinct the strengths of the lasers and to what the targeted issue may be. Class IV lasers have become a new standard for treating many musculoskeletal injuries. Using specific wavelengths of infrared lights, the lasers can create therapeutic effects stimulating certain areas within the body to alleviate many symptoms of musculoskeletal such as pain, swelling, or limiting the range of motions. Unlike other forms of laser-based therapies, this form of therapy does not have major side effects but is more limited to a bit of warmth that is equating to the sense of therapeutics.

So how does Class IV laser therapy work? With the utilization of multiple combinations of infrared lasers, the light can penetrate the skin, targeting muscles, ligaments, and tissues that need a bit of help. With the strength of the lasers, the time necessary for recovery is very minimal, as the lasers work efficiently to provide strong results in a minimal time. Class IV lasers stimulate the production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) which is a crucial process within healing within cells. The interactions between cells and the lasers speed up the time cells need to heal; therefore, alleviating pain, spasms and nearly making the process of healing instant. The lasers have been known for allowing patients to walk away feeling better instantly.

Class IV lasers work in ways that are both beneficial to your body and your time. With very low recovery time, the therapy works nearly instantaneously by using lasers that are incredibly strong and effective.

About Empower Physical Therapy and Wellness -

Empower Physical Therapy and Wellness specializes in orthopedic PT to include sports injuries, joint replacements, spine injuries, as well as other joint issues and soft tissue injuries.

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