Test Two Flashcards
Photobiomodulation
Photochemical effect from absorption of photons of lights by cells
Photobiostimulation
Lower doses of laser
Photobioinhibition
Higher doses of laser
Chromophore
Molecules that accept energy from photons
Ex: cytochrome
Trigger biochemical reactions
Cellular mechanisms of LLLT
Change in Na-K channel
Increase intracellular Ca
Increased Ca affects nucleotides that modulate DNA/cell proliferation
Aka biostimulation
Photobiostimulation
Chaim of chemical reactions is triggered by exposure to light
Causes change in oxidation/reduction leading to increased ATP synthesis and Na-K pump increased permeability to calcium
Primary effects of photobiostimulation
Due to direct interaction of photons with cytochromes
Secondary effect of photobiostimulation
Induced by primary effects in the same cell the photons produced primary affects
Cell proliferation, protein synthesis, degranulation, GF secretion, NT modification
Tertiary effects of photobiostimulation
Indirect responses of distant cells to changes in other cells that had direct contact with photons
Primary, secondary and tertiary evens summate to produce what>
Photo therapeutic activity
LLLT used for what?
Pain management
Tendinopathy management
Wound management
What class are therapeutic lasers
IIIb
What lasers can damage eyes
3a/3b
Wavelength of therapeutic lasers 3b
5-500mW
Contraindications of LLLT
Cancer Pregnancy Eyes Active hemorrhage Open wounds unless with clear barrier Epileptic patients
Super pulsed laser for LLLT
Higher peak power with less thermal effect
- more direct energy to target tissues
- safer and better
Lower range of frequencies for LLLT are termed what
Biostimulatory
Arndt Schultz principle
Biological reactions are not only dictated by dose but at rate which energy is delivered
Under 500Hz: stimulators
Over 500Hz: inhibitory
Phototherapy
Use of artificial UV light for therapeutic purposes
Photochemical effect
Use of artificial UC light with a chemical photosensitizing agent for therapeutic purpose
Minimal erythema dose
Faint redness 24 hours after treatment for ultraviolet therapy
What’s another way you can measure dose for UV therapy
Fitzpatricks skin phototype
Established indications for UV therapy
Psoriasis
Atopic dermatitis
Vitiligo
My oasis fungoides
Contraindications of UV therapy
Eye Malignant skin Melanoma history SLE, porphyrias, Pellagra sarcoidosis, HSV active TB Kidney, cardiac or liver diseases Hyperthyroidism DM Acute eczema or dermatitis
Photosensitizing drugs
Antibacterial/microbial
-tetracycline, sulfonamides, griseofulvin
Thiazide diuretics
Other: phenothiazines, psoralens, sulfonylureas, diphenhydramine (Benadryl)-antihistamine
Conduction
Direct contact
Heat/cold applied directly to skin
- hydrocollator
- paraffin bath
Convection
Air/water particles move across part causing heating or cooling
- whirlpool
- fluidotherapy
Radiation
Transfer of heat from a warmer surface to a cooler through air or vacuum
-infrared lamp
Conversion
Heat generated from another energy form
- ultrasound
- diathermy
Effects of thermotherapy
Pain relief
Spasm reduction
Increased mobility
-decreased joint viscosity, decreased viscoelasticity of muscle, tendon, and ligaments