What is laser therapy?Laser therapy is a high
tech solution for people suffering from spinal, joint and
muscle pain. With the painless approach of laser light,
rapid tissue healing occurs. It is a highly effective
treatment for even the most stubborn problems. Old injuries
are resolved and proper function is resumed.
Dramatic healing can be seen when laser light is applied
to wounds such as diabetic leg ulcers, large bruises, burns
and other stubborn wounds. The same tissue healing can be
felt for people suffering from tendonitis, back pain, carpal
tunnel syndrome, ligament issues, disc herniation, bursitis,
plantar fasciitis, osteo and rheumatoid arthritis and post
surgical recovery.
What conditions is it used for?
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How does it work?
There have been 1,200 scientific studies done on laser
therapy over 50 years. Excellent results are being achieved
particularly with new breakthroughs in the technology. The
laser machine Dr. Macdonald uses is truly state of the art.
Unlike most laser machines, it has 2 large wrap-around
treatment pads with 120 light diodes each, enabling fast and
powerful treatment of larger areas than the traditional
older single laser probes.
This technology uses superluminous and laser diodes to
bathe abnormal tissue with photons. Photons are particles of
energy that are absorbed by a variety of components within
the cell, a process which initiates a number of positive
physiological responses. In essence, light energy is
converted into biochemical energy. The therapeutic light
beam permits penetration of deep tissues without adversely
affecting normal cells. The body’s natural healing processes
are enhanced and tissues heal. The process is curative as
opposed to just suppressing symptoms.
The Meditech laser device used in Dr. Deidre Macdonald’s
naturopathic medical clinic is Health Canada approved and is
used in hospital physiotherapy clinics and burn units around
the world.
Advantages of low level laser therapy
The therapy is non-invasive, painless, non-toxic, highly
effective and there are no known side effects
Some of the physiological effects
Numerous scientific studies have pinpointed the mechanism
by which it speeds healing. The specific frequencies of
laser light used cause the following effects:
- Increased ATP production resulting in improved
cellular energy and metabolism
- Stimulation of mitochondrial activity resulting in
cell replication etc. (ie replacement, regeneration and
repair of abnormal cells)
- Enhanced DNA production; protein building block of
tissue are substantially increased
- Facilitates neurotransmission due to elevated levels
of serotonin and acetylcholine
- Modulation of macrophages, fibroblasts and other
important cells for tissue remodeling
- Angiogenesis (formation of new blood vessels)
improves blood supply to healing tissue
- Regulates cell membrane potential, allowing an
influx of nutrients into cells
- Cytokines and other chemicals enhancing cellular
communications are released
How do I get started?
Contact Dr. Macdonald’s office to
set up a no-cost 15 minute consultation to see if laser
therapy is right for you.
Patient Information Sheet (pdf)
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