Low-power laser devices are used in electrotherapy to treat diseases, in order to heal tissues more quickly, combat pain and inflammation.
Usually the laser is used with a pen-shaped tip that is applied in the area you want to process in a timely manner, but there is also another head that allows the use of the laser in the form of scanning in the area to be Another type of laser that can also be used for aesthetic purposes, are the Alexandrian laser and the split CO2 laser For example.
- To complement the treatment with the low power laser is usually indicated the use of other electrotherapeutic resources.
- Stretching exercises.
- Reinforcement and manual techniques.
- As needed.
Low power laser treatment is recommended in the following situations
The laser is able to promote tissue regeneration, including motor neurons, and can therefore be used to treat sciatic nerve compression for good results.
The usual dose of the AsGa, He-Ne or diode laser is 4 to 8 J / cm2, and it is necessary to place the laser against the skin with firm pressure on the area to be treated. The laser in key points, such as the trigger point or acupuncture points to perform laser therapy and acupressure, this being a possible alternative to traditional acupuncture needles.
When it is not possible to touch the area to be treated with the laser pen, as is the case with the middle region of the pressure ulcer, an adapter should be placed and maintain a distance of 0.5 cm from the area to be treated., and use the pen on the edges of the fabric.The distance between firing sites should be 1 to 2 cm and each laser shot should be 1 J per point, or approximately 10 J/cm2.
In the case of muscle injuries, as during physical exercise practice, larger doses can be used, with a maximum of 30 J/cm2, and within the first 4 days of injury, the laser can be used 2-3 times.up-to-date, without being excessive. After this period, the use of the laser and its intensity can be reduced to the usual 4-8 J/cm2.
It is necessary to wear glasses both in the physical therapist and in the patient’s facilities during the use of the equipment.
The use of a low power laser is counteraded for direct application in the eyes (open or closed) and also in case of:
Although this is not an absolute contraindication, it is also not recommended to use the laser in areas with altered sensitivity.