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Laser Therapy Darwin

What is Laser Therapy?

Photobiomodulation Laser Therapy is a safe and effective non-invasive treatment that uses wavelengths, frequencies and energy to deliver dosages from superficial skin into deeper musculoskeletal tissues and induce cellular metabolism.

 

This directly increases blood flow and promotes oxygenation to the cells to accelerate cell tissue healing, nerve regeneration, reduction of inflammation, swelling and pain sensation.

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At Northern Podiatrist Clinic, we use an industry leading Class 4 Therapeutic Laser which is able to penetrate the tissues deeper and is highly effective in treating many conditions especially when used in combination with other therapies.

podiatrist doing laser therapy

Laser Therapy is pain-free and most patients feel a soothing warm sensation. 

How does Laser Treatment work?

heat therapy

Angiogensis and Neovascularisation

Increases blood flow and oxygenation to the damaged tissues

foot bones

Production of Collagen, Cartilage, Bone Matrix

Improves cartilage articular function, increases tissue elasticity and promotes bone healing

leg muscles

Muscular Repair

Activates myogenic cells to repair damaged muscle fibres and regenerate tissue

nerve pain

Nerve Regeneration

Nerve healing from growth factor proliferation and myelin development

swollen feet

Swelling and Inflammation

Activates lymphatic drainage to reduce tissue swelling and pain symptoms

torn muscles

660nm

Assists in repairing muscle fibres and remodeling collagen fibres

achilles tendinitis

800nm

Improve cell ATP production and enhance cell metabolism

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905nm

Increases cell oxygenation of damaged tissues, accelerating healing

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970nm

Development of new blood vessels to increase blood flow

What is the optimal range of wavelengths used for laser therapy?

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  • Plantar fasciitis/Heel spur

  • Achilles tendinopathies

  • Morton's neuroma

  • Metarsalgia 

  • Bursitis

  • Osteoarthritis

  • Shin splints

  • Joint pain involving the foot, knees and hips

  • Soft tissue swelling

  • Chronic and acute pain

  • Wound healing

  • Diabetic ulcers

  • Diabetic neuropathy

Conditions suitable for Therapeutic Laser:

Published Research

1. The effects of high intensity laser therapy on pain and function in patients with knee osteoarthritis.

Kim GJ, Choi J, Lee S, Jeon C, Lee K. J Phys Ther Sci. 2016 Nov;28(11):3197-3199.

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2. Low level laser therapy for sports injuries.

​Morimoto Y, Saito A, Tokuhashi Y. Laser Ther. 2013;22(1):17-20.

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3. A pilot study to evaluate the efficacy of class IV lasers on nonhealing neuroischemic diabetic foot ulcers in patients with type 2 diabetes.

​Maltese G, Karalliedde J, Rapley H, Amor T, Lakhani A, Gnudi L. Diabetes Care. 2015 Oct;38(10):e152-3.

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4. The efficacy of low-level laser therapy for shoulder tendinopathy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Haslerud S, Magnussen LH, Joensen J, Lopes-Martins RA, Bjordal JM. Physiother Res Int. 2015 Jun;20(2):108-25.

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