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Laser

The effects of light on cellular function have been known since 1880. However, the clinical benefits of laser energy were only discovered in 1967. Since the late 1970s laser treatment for pain has been widely used in Europe and Asia. Now since its FDA approval in 2001, laser therapy is quickly gaining popularity in the United States.

Scientific Evidence

There are thousands of published studies that describe the therapeutic effects of laser therapy, including more than one hundred highly objective, scientific trails that have demonstrated its clinical effectiveness. The following is a list of conditions that have shown successful outcomes in recent studies:

Soft tissue injuries

Tendinitis

Headache

Sprains/strains

Back and neck pain

Sciatica

Repetitive strain injuries

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Bursitis

Chondromalacia patellae

Muscle pain

Herniated disc

Plantar fasciitis

Tennis elbow

Skin problems

Arthritis

Nerve pain

Jaw pain/TMJ

Herpes (Shingles)

RSD (CRPS)

Whiplash

Bell’s palsy

Non-healing wounds

Fractures

Lymphedema

Peripheral neuropathy

  

Of particular significance for our patients at OSST are the recent research studies for soft tissue injuries (muscle, ligament and joint). Patients that received laser therapy in addition to their other treatment demonstrated a 40 – 50% faster rate of repair and greater strength of the injured tissues when treatment was completed. The evidence is compelling. Laser therapy is a safe and effective modality that is destined to play an important role in the future of health care.

At OSST laser therapy is one more powerful tool that is available for your integrated care plan. It is part of “the advantage of teamwork.”

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