Laser therapy
The laser is very often used in rehabilitation, specifically in physical therapy.
It is popular for its beneficial effects and its applicability to both acute and chronic conditions – tissue temperature does not rise enough to exacerbate inflammation, the thermal effect is negligible.
Laser biostimulation is usually performed using a specialized probe. Depending on the indication, the treatment is applied using either a contact or non-contact, spot method. Very popular is the use of laser for scars, sores, in facial nerve palsy or for musculoskeletal disorders. Today, biostimulation using laser light has found application in almost all fields of medicine. Its properties are used by vascular surgery, cosmetology or ophthalmology, as well as dentistry. A high-energy laser is also used in physiotherapy. It differs from the low-energy one in that it allows for much deeper tissue penetration and an immediate analgesic effect.
Laser therapy - indications
Laser in rehabilitation has, as you can see, a very wide range of applications. However, it is worth remembering that not in every case the use of laser light is advisable. Qualification for the procedure is carried out by a doctor on the basis of a prior examination.
The main indications for laser rehabilitation are:
- Rheumatic and degenerative conditions,
- carpal tunnel syndrome,
- The period after injuries such as sprains, dislocations and fractures,
- heel spurs,
- golfer's elbow,
- tennis elbow,
- Acute inflammation of soft tissues,
- muscle contractures.
The most common is a combination of different types of therapeutic proceduresc
The procedure can be used in children, however, it requires special caution and adherence to all procedures related to the course of escapement to laser light.
