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Phototherapy has been used extensively in Europe for over thirty years. In a survey of physical therapists across the UK, the following findings are summarized from the results:
  • LLLT achieved the premiere overall ranking for relief of pain pared with other listed electro modalities
  • painful conditions figured prominently as "indications for laser therapy and as conditions identified as responding particularly well" to such treatment.
  • rated overall as effective for myofascial and post-operative pain.
Phototherapy is an accepted practice and has been the subject of over 3,000 scientific papers published worldwide. In North America it is gaining awareness and acceptance among both healthcare practitioners and consumers. The abstracts that follow speak to the positive effects of phototherapy.

Successful Management of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Clinical Study of LEPT for Musculoskeletal and Neuromuscular Disorders

Randomized Controlled Study of LEPT for Whiplash Injury

LLLT for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Analgesic Therapy of Non-Invasive Laser of Plantar Fasciitis

Biological Effects of Laser Therapy and Other Modalities on Connective Tissue Repair


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