Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT)

LLLT, also known as low level laser therapy is a medical and veterinary laser therapy treatment that uses laser light to modify cellular function. Cold Laser LLLT for animals, pets, humans, dogs, cats, equine, and everyone else. In contrast to general surgical or cosmetic lasers that produce heat and thermo-destructive laser energy, Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) produces no harm to human tissue in normal use and thus is classified by the FDA as a Class IIIB medical device. Cold lasers used in LLLT have been in medical use for over 30 years and have a long record of successful laser clinical studies demonstrating medical efficacy and safety. The Microlight ML830® Cold Laser, started everything. It was developed in 1985, by leading european doctors and engineers. The laser was brought to the USA in 1990, and was the first 3B cold laser cleared by the FDA in 2002.

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In contrast to Class IV lasers, Class Class IIIa & IIIb lasers generate no heat, and are proven SAFE. They are commonily referred to as "Cold Lasers". They can be used for an unlimited amount of time, without generating heat or causing harm to your patients.

Our competitors sell Class IV lasers. these are very dangerous and you should be very careful if you decide to buy one of these lasers. FDA - Description of Class IV Laser (Laser Product Hazard): Immediate skin hazard and eye hazard from exposure to either the direct or reflected beam; may also present a FIRE HAZARD. Europe (EN & IEC): Class IV is the highest class of laser radiation. Radiation in this class is very dangerous, and viewing of the diffuse reflection may be dangerous. Class 4 laser beams are CAPABLE OF SETTING FIRE to materials onto which they are projected. If you use one of these devices for several minutes, you could cause serious harm to your patients. Most Class IV operating guides, warn about prolonged exposure. They consider a few minutes, prolonged exposure.

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LLLT is proven useful in the treatment of lower back pain, dentistry and wound healing. LLLT is effective in relieving short-term pain for Laser Acupunture, Laser Therapy Treatment of Acute and Chronic Neck Pain, Laser Therapy Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis / Joint Pain, Laser Therapy Treatment of Back Pain, Laser Therapy Treatment of Bursitis, Laser Therapy Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), Laser Therapy Treatment of Fibromyalgia, Laser Therapy Treatment of Heel Spurs / Plantar Fasciitis, Laser Therapy Treatment of Knee Pain, Laser Therapy Treatment of Migraine Headaches, Laser Therapy Treatment of Muscle Pain / Spasms, Laser Therapy Treatment of Nerve Pain / Radiculopathy Sciatica, Laser Therapy Treatment of Osteoarthritis, Laser Therapy Treatment of Shoulder / Rotator Cuff, Laser Therapy Treatment of Sprain / Strain, Laser Therapy Treatment of Tendonitis, Laser Therapy Treatment of Tennis Elbow, Laser Therapy Treatment of TMJ Pain / Dysfunction, Laser Therapy Treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia, Laser Therapy Treatment of Whiplash. Laser Therapy Treatment for Sports Injuries Each Laser Treatment takes about 3-20 minutes and is performed by a Doctor, Technician or Therapist.

The ML830® is a GaAlAs Laser with a wavelength of 830 nm and a power output of 90 mw. At this wavelength and power the ML830® Cold Laser has a penetration of approximately 5 cm with a 3 cm lateral spread. There are 30+ years of clinical studies that proved the ML830® 830nm range is the optimal wave-length and the 830nm is the deepest penetrating wavelength. As a noninvasive contact medical device, the Microlight ML830® is completely portable, very easy to operate and provides reliable and effective treatment options to the clinician and patient.

• Laser Therapy LLLT Increased collagen production
• Laser Therapy LLLT Enhanced nerve regeneration
• Laser Therapy LLLT Increased vasodilation
• Laser Therapy LLLT Reduced inflammatory duration
• Laser Therapy LLLT Increased cell metabolism
• Laser Therapy LLLT Increased pain threshold
• Laser Therapy LLLT Increased cell membrane potential
• Laser Therapy LLLT Reduced edema magnitude
• Laser Therapy LLLT Increased microcirculation
• Laser Therapy LLLT Increased tissue and bone repair
• Laser Therapy LLLT Increased lymphatic response
• Laser Therapy LLLT Increasedenzyme response

 

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Cold Laser Therapy Stimulates Increased ATP Production

Cold Laser Therapy has been used by leading scientists and clinicians around the world for over 20 years. In Japan, where laser therapy is considered a preferred medical practice, Dr. Noriko Mochizuki et al published a clinical study on the effect of laser therapy and ATP production.

In that study, the scientists found that tissue levels of ATP were significantly increased when the target area was irradiated with 830nm wavelength cold laser light. The study further stated that this beneficial increase in ATP production was not the result of temperature modification, but rather a direct response to the effect of cold laser light photons inLLLT.

This study also showed that while the ML830® 830 nm wavelength LLLT cold laser light stimulated ATP increases, laser light at 632nm had no stimulatory effect on ATP production.

This study along with a host of other clinical reports confirm the singular ability of 830nm laser wavelength LLLT to stimulate cellular responses that result in accelerated metabolism and repair.

Since ATP functions as the primary fuel for cellular activity, stimulated increases of this energy source greatly enhances cellular ability to perform and complete biological processes.

Compare Wavelength Characteristics

While the 632 nm wavelength is limited to a tissue penetration of approximately 1 cm, the ML830® 830 nm wavelength LLLT has been documented with tissue penetrations of 3-4 cm or greater. 830 nm laser is the deepest penetrating laser.

With more than twice the penetration of the shorter 632 nm (HeNe) laser wavelength, the ML830® 830nm (GaAlAs) medical cold laser has the ability to provide healing therapy to damaged and injured cellular components in addition to enhancing the ability of circulatory and lymphatic systems to achieve maximum benefit.

Tendons, ligaments and muscle tissues that lie beyond the reach of the shorter wavelengths can be treated with the ML830® 830nm laser due to its unique deeper LLLT penetration characteristics.

Just as effective for surface conditions as other wavelengths, only the 830 nm wavelength can realistically treat deep tissue conditions via LLLT.

The Long And Short Of It

Laser wavelengths below 800nm and above 850 nm quickly decrease in penetration and absorption capabilities and aren't suitable for LLLT.

Since we know that the target structures or tissues for most treatment modalities are deeper than just the superficial skin and subcutaneous tissue, the ideal wavelength is one that can penetrate beyond surface layers.

As seen in the illustration on the right, the longer Cold Laser (ML830® 830nm) wavelength has both deeper light penetration and a different light absorption characteristic that enables it to deliver the needed laser light concentration during LLLT to accelerate cellular functions and healing.

Laser Therapy Studies conducted over 15 years and reported in over 100 clinical reports show the 830nm laser wavelength to be the most effective in therapeutic applications.

Absorption, Penetration, Power—They Are The Keys

Laser Therapy Studies such as this absorption graph have been conducted and demonstrate that wavelengths above and below 830 nm are absorbed more and penetrate less.

The more of the laser light that is absorbed in the surface layers of the skin and tissue, the less energy there is to be transmitted to the deeper layers of tissue and structures.

As was found in this study, the ML830® 830nm wavelength has the least surface absorption, and therefore the deepest penetration and best effect.

In the final analysis, the clinical evidence and cold laser science is strongly in favor of LLLT with the ML830® 830nm GaAlAS wavelength as the most appropriate wavelength for therapy involving deep tissues.

The other factor to consider is the power output of the device. While very low power output devices (510mW) can have therapeutic effect on surface or shallow tissue, the time needed for such low power devices to effect deeper tissue is impractical for therapy session.

The combination of the 830nm wavelength and a 30mW power output allows for deep photon penetration and reasonable time frames to deliver the needed energy dosage to the target tissue.

Longer ML830® Cold Laser (830nm) Wavelength Effective For Deep Pain Where Shorter Wavelengths Are Not Recommended Nor Effective.

The other issue in regards to wavelength is the capacity to deliver the necessary energy to the target tissue. While nearly all low level medical laser wavelengths can deliver some energy to surface tissue, therapeutic LLLT dosage of light energy to deep lying tissue cannot be accomplished with short wavelengths.

This chart from a leading medical laser textbook demonstrates that short (HeNe, InGaAlP) wavelengths are inappropriate for deep lying pain because such short wavelengths simply cannot reach the target tissue.

The 830nm (GaAlAs) wavelength is the most therapeutically effective wavelength for LLLT of deep lying pain and healing deep tissue.

Competitors

You'll find Detailed Comparisons here. Some of our competitors include: Erchonia Laser, K-Laser, Terraquant Laser / MultiRadiance Laser MR4 Laser, Thor Laser, Mettler Sys*Stim Laser, Chattanooga Laser, Dynatronics Laser, Coldlasertherapy / Healing Laser, Apollo Laser, Companion® Therapy Laser (CTS) / Litecure Laser, MR4 Super Pulsed Laser®, MR4® laser stem emitter, Avicenna Laser, LCT-1000®; Deep Tissue Laser Therapy, Laser-Massage®; Deep Tissue Massage, MedXHome, MedX Console, MedX Protable, MedX Dental, MedX Phototherapy 1100 Console, Spectra Therapy Low-Level Laser devices (not true lasers): A 1000, Stim Pack&tm;, TerraQuant Pro, TerraQuant LS50, TerraQuant Elite, TQ Solo Portable, Vectra Genisys Laser Applicator® Models 27808, 27816, 27840, Vectra Genisys Laser® model 2784, Vectra Genisys laser® with Cart and Adapter model 2896K, Vectra Genisys laser® Therapy Module model 2758,

External Links

• FDA CFR - Code of Federal Regulations Title 21
• Laser Product Conformance with IEC 60825-1, Am. 2 and IEC 60601-2-22; Final Guidance for Industry and FDA
• Laser Institute of America Info
• Complicance Engineering CDRH and International Laser Product Safety
• American Cancer Society Cold Laser Therapy
• Spine Health.com Cold Laser Therapy Pain Management Treatment
• Single Minded Women.com History of Cold Laser Therapy (LLLT)
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• Cold Laser Acupuncture
• Cold Laser Stress and Alternative Therapies
• Veterinary Practice News.com Veterinary - Understanding Science of Laser Therapy
• Veterinary - Integrating a Class IV Laser Into the Practice
• Live5News Laser Acupuncture techniques used to treat animals
• Dr. Morton recently attended an American Veterinary Medical Association conference on stem cell research and the use of cold laser therapy...
  Athens vet named president of Texas Veterinary Medicine Association
• ABC Veterinarians Add Laser Therapy to Arthritis Treatment
• Pain Topics Pain Reduction with LLLT
• Wkipedia LLLT
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• Charles H. Townes, The First Laser
• Invention of the Laser at Bell Labs
• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Info
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• The National Osteoporosis Foundation Info
• National Library of Medicine Osteoporosis
• American Medical Association Osteoporosis
• U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Guidelines for physicians Screening Postmenopausal Osteoporosis
• Journal of the American Medical Association Patient Insight
• Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases National Resource Center Info
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Further Reading

• Acupuncture and related techniques in physical therapy by Val Hopwood, Maureen Lovesey, Sara Mokone Elsevier Health Sciences, 1997 ISBN 0443055939, 9780443055935.;
  (Cold Laser Acupuncture, LLLT Acupuncture )
Lasers in Maxillofacial Surgery and Dentistry by Lewis Clayman, Paul Kuo Publihed by Thieme, 1997.; ISBN 0865775664, 9780865775664
(Cold Laser Dentistry, LLLT Dentistry )
• Lasers in Medicine by Ronald W. Waynant Published by CRC Press, 2002.; ISBN 0849311462, 9780849311468
  (Medical Cold Laser in Medicine, LLLT in Medicine )
• Proceedings of Light-Activated Tissue Regeneration and Therapy Conference by Ronald Waynant, Darrell B. Tata
  (Cold Laser Tissue Regeneraton, LLLT Tissue Regeneraton ) Published by Springer, 2008.; ISBN 0387718087, 9780387718088
• Textbook of Tinnitus by Aage R. Møller Published by Springer, 2010.; ISBN 1607611449, 9781607611448
  (Cold Laser Tinnitus Treatment, LLLT Tinnitus Treatment )
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