Therapies

 How Does Low Level Laser Therapy work? The effects of cold laser are not thermal, but photo-chemical processes are effected. Hot lasers in the medical world are used for surgical precision while cold lasers are used for healing precision. During treatment of the tissue with the laser beam, an interaction between cells and photons (tiny packets of light energy/ waves) takes place, causing  a photo-chemical reaction. Photons from the laser affect the tissue at the cellular level. The cold laser enters the tissue, improves cell membrane permeability, and at the cellular level is absorbed in the mitochondria of the cell, creating physiological changes such as: Rapid cell growth: The laser accelerates cellular reproduction and growth. Faster wound healing: The laser stimulates fibroblast development in damaged tissue. The reduction in recovery time is an important consideration. Increased metabolic activity: Helps the body increase output of specific enzymes, greater oxygen to blood cells and more effective immune response are induced by laser. Reduced fibrous tissue formation: The laser reduces the formation of scar tissue following tissue damage from cuts, scratches, burns, or following surgery. Anti-inflammatory action: The laser reduces swelling caused by bruising or inflammation of joints to give improved joint mobility. Increased vascular activity: The laser stimulates lymph and blood circulation, to allow the affected tissue to have the best possible circulation. Stimulated nerve function: Slow recovery of nerve function in damaged tissue can result in "dead" limbs or numb areas. Laser will speed the process of nerve cell re-connection to bring the numb areas back to life. Laser also increases the amplitude of action potentials to optimize muscle action.

 Therapeutic ultrasound is a modality that has been used by physiotherapists since the 1940s. Ultrasound is applied using the head of an ultrasound probe that is placed in direct contact with your skin via a transmission coupling gel. Therapeutic ultrasound has been shown to cause increases in: Healing Rates Tissue Relaxation Tissue Heating Local Blood Flow Scar Tissue Breakdown. How Can Ultrasound Help You? The effect of ultrasound via an increase in local blood flow can be used to help reduce local swelling and chronic inflammation, and, according to some studies, promote bone fracture healing. The intensity or power density of the ultrasound can be adjusted depending on the desired effect. A greater power density (measured in watt/cm2) is often used in cases where scar tissue breakdown is the goal. Ultrasound can also be used to achieve phonophoresis. This is a non-invasive way of administering medications to tissues below the skin; perfect for patients who are uncomfortable with injections. With this technique, the ultrasonic energy forces the medication through the skin. Cortisone, used to reduce inflammation, is one of the more commonly used substances delivered in this way. The most common conditions treated with ultrasound include soft tissue injuries such as tendinitis, non-acute joint swelling and muscle spasm. Most muscle and ligament injuries can benefit from therapeutic ultrasound.

Interferential current therapy is an effective therapy option used by many physiotherapy clinics to relieve pain and accelerate the self-healing process, getting your body back to a healthy, pain free state. The high frequency signals of an IFC penetrate through the skin into deeper lying muscle tissues. Electrodes are placed on your skin around the injured body part. The Interferential Current device then transmits electrical impulses in minute quantities through your skin. Underlying tissue and nerves are stimulated which begins the healing properties.  These impulses are not painful in the least. In fact, patients describe the sensation as a minor prickle on their skin. Frequencies produced by the IFC have been proven to stimulate endorphins, the body’s natural pain killers. This can help to create a self-healing process without the need to for medications. This form of therapy is also extremely useful in reducing pain, inflammation, curing edema, and spasms. Reduces or eliminates your pain safely. Noticeable decrease in swelling and inflammation. Restores lost movement and improves restricted movements and coordination. Stimulates the natural hormones which can help your body heal faster. Considered by many experts as a highly effective form of treatment for chronic pain.   How the Interferential Current Therapy Helps Interferential Current stimulation is very useful in the treatment of circulatory and muscular disorders, stiffness of joints, edema, and inflammation. If you suffer from health problems such as cumulative trauma disorders, body pain, joint injuries, or are pre or post orthopedic surgery, interferential current therapy is and important option. Interferential current therapy has been in use for many years, and there have been numerous case studies and research reports that have documented its versatility in treating diverse symptoms, accelerating the healing process and restoring normal movement. Patients who chose to undergo interferential current therapy have fewer post-op complications compared to people who rely exclusively on medications for pain relief. It also helps in blood circulation and hastens the healing process by stimulating endorphins.