Sunday, March 1, 2009

Which wavelength is best for laser therapy?

A great deal of research has been written about the optimal wavelength to use for laser therapy. The overwhelming majority of research conducted indicates that 830nm is one of the best wavelengths to use for treating deep into muscles and tissue as found on horses and greyhounds.

This wavelength has been shown to deliver the maximum amount of photons, penetrating the deepest into muscles, approximately 50mm as well as increasing endorphin levels. Laser light with an 830nm wavelength is not easily absorbed by muscle tissue, this results in greater penetration and healing of the damaged area.

To create healing of damaged tissue, it is important that the correct amount of photons be delivered to the muscle tissue. The combination of the correct wavelength and output power in combination enable the sufficient quantity of photons to be produced, penetrating deep into the muscle tissue, reducing inflammation and providing fast pain relief.

Laser therapy increases the body's production of endorphin levels. These endorphins are naturally occurring substances that help relieve pain. The Laser 3000 can come in either a single or cluster head version with 830nm wavelength. The level of endorphins produced make the 830nm version of the Laser 3000 ideal for treating painful conditions in horses and greyhounds.

830nm is well known for speeding up Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) production. This chemical produced by cells provides most of the energy used in cellular processes. The 830nm wavelength produces more energy that assists with the healing of damaged tissue, muscles, ligaments, tendons etc.

No comments: