What is K-Laser?
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K-Laser is a safe, dynamic, powerful treatment using high powered laser to treat chronic pain conditions affecting the muscle and skeleton. It can be used all over the body, for any age and any skin colour and type. K-Laser is pain free with no side effects.
How does it work?
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K-Laser works by using specific wavelengths of light to stimulate the body's natural ability to heal. Effects of laser therapy include improved healing time, pain reduction, increased circulation and decreased swelling.
During K-Laser Therapy, infrared laser light interacts with tissues at the cellular level increasing metabolic activity within the cell. By improving the transport of nutrients across the cell membrane, the increased production of cellular energy (ATP) is stimulated. The cascade of beneficial effects that follows includes increased cellular function and tissue repair.
How long does each treatment take?
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The typical treatment is 4 to 8 minutes, depending on the size of the area being treated.
How often should a patient be treated?
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Acute conditions may be treated daily, particularly if they are accompanied by significant pain. More chronic problems respond better when treatments are received 2 to 3 times a week, tapering to once a week or once every other week, with improvement.
How long before the results are felt?
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You may feel improvement in your condition (usually pain reduction) after the very first treatment. The measurable effects of K-Laser therapy are cumulative in nature, and usually require multiple treatments. The number of sessions will depend on the exact diagnosis, age and overall health status of the patient. In general, acute conditions can be treated more frequently and require fewer visits, typically 4-6. Chronic, and especially painful conditions may require 6, 10 or more visits.
Can it be used in conjunction with other forms of treatment?
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Yes. Laser Therapy is often used with other forms of treatment, including physical therapy, chiropractic, massage, soft tissue mobilization, electro-therapy and even following surgery. Other healing modalities are complementary and can be used with laser to increase the effectiveness of the treatment.
Does it hurt?
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There is little or no sensation during treatment. Occasionally one feels a mild, soothing warmth or tingling. Areas of pain or inflammation may be sensitive briefly before pain reduction.
Are there any side effects or associated risks?
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During more than twenty years of use by healthcare providers all over the world, very few side effects have ever been reported. Occasionally some old injuries or pain syndromes may feel aggravated for a few days, as the healing response is more active after treatment.
Has effectiveness been demonstrated scientifically?
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Yes. There are thousands of published studies demonstrating the clinical effectiveness of Laser Therapy. Among these, there are more than one hundred rigorously controlled, scientific studies that document the effectiveness of laser for many clinical conditions.
What conditions can be treated with the K-Laser?
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K-Laser can treat many MSK conditions including: general pain, back and neck pain, inflammation, joint pain, sciatic pain, shoulder pain, arthritic pain, fibromyalgia, tendonitis, muscle strains or sprains, compression fractures, sports injuries, foot ulcers (common in diabetics), wounds, hand and arms - carpal tunnel, tennis elbow, ganglions etc, plantar fasciitis, trigeminal neuralgia, toothache, sinus, acne on face and body, and much more.
