What is Laser therapy?

Laser Therapy, or "photobiomodulation", is the use of specific wavelengths of light (red and near-infrared) to create therapeutic effects. These effects include improved healing time, pain reduction, increased circulation and decreased swelling.  Laser Therapy has been widely utilized in Europe by physical therapists, nurses and doctors as far back as the 1970's. Now, after FDA clearance in 2002, Laser Therapy is being used extensively in the United States.

Therapeutic effects

During each painless treatment laser energy increases circulation, drawing water, oxygen, and nutrients to the damaged area. This creates an optimal healing environment that reduces inflammation, swelling, muscle spasms, stiffness, and pain. As the injured area returns to normal, function is restored and pain is relieved.

Cellular effects

During Laser Therapy the infrared laser light interacts with tissues at the cellular level and metabolic activity increases within the cell, improving the transport of nutrients across the cell membrane. This initiates the production of cellular energy (ATP) that leads to a cascade of beneficial effects, increasing cellular function and health.

Patient benefits

Laser Therapy is proven to biostimulate tissue repair and growth. The Laser accelerates the healing process and decreases inflammation, pain, and scar tissue formation. In the management of chronic pain, Class IV Laser Therapy can provide dramatic results.

Laser Therapy can help with:

-Tendinopathies                                                         -Herpes Zoster (Shingles)
-Carpal Tunnel Syndrome                                         -Post-Traumatic Injury
-Myofascial Trigger Points                                         -Trigeminal Neuralgia
-Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)                        -Fibromyalgia
-Ligament Sprains                                                     -Diabetic Neuropathy
-Muscle Strains                                                          -Venous Ulcers
-Repetitive Stress Injuries                                          -Diabetic Foot Ulcers
-Chondromalacia Patellae                                         -Burns
-Plantar Fasciitis                                                        -Deep Edema/Congestion
-Rheumatoid Arthritis                                                 -Sports Injuries
-Osteoarthritis                                                            -Auto & Work Related Injuries
-Shoulder, Back & Knee Pain                                    -Various other conditions

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See What our patients are saying...

"The Laser Therapy did a wonderful job on both my shoulder and ankle...I was amazed at the speed of recovery...I highly recommend it!"

"The results of the Laser Therapy have really been life changing. I no longer have chronic pain..."

"..Allowed me to resume my normal daily activities."

"No more swelling, limping, or tightness."

"I only wish I had known about K-Laser 6 months earlier."

"I can feel a positive difference."

"..K-Laser treatments have helped me to live my life with no pain."

"K-Laser treatments have done wonders... Thank you for improving the quality of my life."