Cold laser therapy for pain and to speed healing for patients
More chiropractors are adopting cold laser therapy for pain in their practice for difficult-to-heal conditions and inflammation…
[Case Study] Knee pain in a high school athlete
Sponsored Content 18 year-old male with right knee pain in the musculo- tendinous junction and tendinous insertion of rectus femoris. Symptoms began during a baseball game on 2/19/2018 (patient is the catcher on his high school team). Pain was the worst when he would try standing up from his squatting position. As the week progressed, the pain intensity decreased from 6-7/10 (VAS) to 4-5/10, mainly with squatting/lunging movements.
How to code for low-level laser therapy
Many DCs find that adding low level laser therapy (LLLT) to their practice helps provide more comprehensive care for patients as well as increases profits. LLLT can be used to effectively treat inflammation, for pain management and to treat a variety of wounds and injuries.
Chiropractic care for Bell’s palsy
Researchers found that both LLLT and HILT were effective in treating Bell’s palsy, as compared to those who just received facial massage and exercise.
Pain in the neck
Whether due to tension or sleeping in the wrong position, neck pain can have serious consequences for patients. This may include difficulty working at a computer screen for long periods of time, lifting heavy objects or, worse, the inability to turn their head while driving. In many cases, low level laser therapy (LLLT) serves as an appropriate treatment for this condition.
All about cold lasers
Lasers have been a part of modern Western medicine for many years. Most of the time when people think of lasers, they imagine cauterization or radiation therapy. But cold lasers work much differently. Also also called low level lasers, cold lasers do not generate heat, and work at low frequencies.
Research report: Low level laser therapy in chiropractic
Although it is essential that DCs remember the history behind chiropractic, they must also keep an eye on current therapies that can help them improve their bottom line, as well as provide their patients with more effective care.
Tissue depth considerations for laser therapy
While lasers bring cutting-edge technology to chiropractic practices, there are still a number of issues to take into consideration with laser therapy, and one of the most important is tissue depth.
LLLT may ease muscle fatigue before and after exercise
Researchers found that low level laser therapy might be a solution to treating debilitating muscle fatigue in athletes.
Should you add laser therapy to your service menu?
Lasers can add a great deal to a DC’s toolkit for treating patients. However, it is important to understand and follow all recommended protocols.
