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Low-Level Laser Flashcards

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What is Laser Therapy?

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Promotes a positive photo-biostimulatory effect in tissue

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Laser: Physiological effects

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  1. Tissue Repair
  2. Pain
  3. Inflammation
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Laser: Indications

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  1. Pain syndromes (Myofascial, spine pain, TMJD)
  2. Wound healing
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Laser: Contraindications

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  • Direct eye exposure
  • pregnancy
  • cancer
  • hemorrhage
  • epiphyseal plates
  • endocrine glands
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Laser: Parameters

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1 joules/point (point=treatment area)

4-6 points = 4-6 treatment areas

Carpal= 6-13 joules, 2-5 points
Cervical= 2 joules, 11-18 points
Lateral Epicondyle= 4-6 points

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