The use of laser therapy in physiotherapy is a well-established treatment method used in the treatment of acute and chronic inflammatory processes in the tissues. Laser therapy utilizes photochemical, photomechanical and photothermal effects. The photochemical effect acts on the permeability of tissue cells and accelerates enzymatic processes within the cells, ultimately promoting the repair of damaged tissue. The photomechanical effect of laser pulses generates biostimulatory pressure waves in deep tissues, inhibiting pain transmission along nociceptive nerve fibers and stimulating the release of endogenous opioids, which act as natural pain inhibitors. At the same time, it promotes the regeneration and repair of degenerative processes, including those affecting cartilage tissue.

While traditional low-power laser devices, so-called “cold” lasers, with a power output of 0.1 W, have a therapeutic effect primarily on the skin and subcutaneous structures to a depth of approximately 1 cm, the new generation of high-intensity lasers with a power output of more than 5 W allows therapeutic laser beams to penetrate deeper structures, reaching depths of up to 10 cm beneath the skin. This makes it possible to reach virtually all tendon and ligament insertions, as well as the joints of the human body.

The high power output of up to 12 W enables an effective therapeutic action at greater depths and therefore an effect on deeper tissues and muscles. The continuous, monochromatic laser beam strongly stimulates the healing and regeneration of most biological tissues. The output power is approximately 30–50 times higher than that of conventional cold lasers.

HIL lasers are characterized by an almost unlimited penetration depth. This enables high-power BTL lasers to stimulate and treat virtually any painful point in the body. The use of the pulsed laser mode, with wavelengths close to 1000 nm, generates a photomechanical wave in the subcutaneous tissue. This photomechanical stimulation helps inhibit the perception of pain and provides almost immediate relief.

Indications

• shoulder impingement syndrome, inflammation and tendinitis of the tendons, rotator cuff injuries;

• degenerative changes of the spine;

• tennis elbow (epicondylitis), patellar tendinitis, Achilles tendinitis;

• arthritis of the knee, hip, ankle and shoulder;

• osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis;

• lower back pain, disc herniation, cervicobrachial syndrome;

• osteoarthritis, bursitis, myalgia, muscle and tendon injuries, and joint sprains;

• plantar fasciitis and heel spur.

Contraindications

• eye area, malignant tumors or suspected malignancies, areas of the endocrine glands and the precordial region;

• epilepsy, febrile conditions, pregnancy;

• areas with impaired sensation, metal implants, pacemaker.