Types of Physiotherapy - LASER Therapy

L A S E R (Light Amplification Stimulated Emission of Radiation) THERAPY

LASER is used in Combination with Infra Red. Usually Helium Neon L A S E R is used.(3)

Treatment is done in two ways:

• Direct contact (directly over the skin)
• Distance contact (5cm away from the skin)

Where Useful?

• Open wounds
• Pressure ulcers
• Diabetic ulcers
• Surgical wounds
• Pain

Where it should not be used?

• Epileptic persons/persons with recurrent fits
• Persons with cardiac problems
• Persons using artificial pacemakers

Advantages of Mild Type Laser Treatment

• Pain is relived
• Healing is faster

Precautions Necessary When Using Lasers

• Use goggles to protect eye

References:

1. Therapeutic Heat - (https://fadavispt.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?bookid=1932�ionid=141707499)
2. Sample Records For Cryotherapy - (https://www.science.gov/topicpages/c/cryotherapy.html)
3. Light Therapy - (https://accessphysiotherapy.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?bookid=2223�ionid=173788506)
4. Contrast Bath Therapy - (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contrast_bath_therapy)
5. Shortwave And Microwave Diathermy - (https://accessphysiotherapy.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?bookid=465�ionid=40195359)
6. Ultrasonics - (https://www.encyclopedia.com/science-and-technology/physics/physics/ultrasonics)
7. Therapeutic Massage Techniques - (https://www.physioblasts.org/f/public/1366280192_429_FT0_technique_of_massage.pdf)
8. The Properties Of Water And Their Applications for Training - (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4327375/)
9. Physiotherapy - (https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/physiotherapy)
10. 9 Physical Therapy Specialties to Pursue in Your Career - (https://www.css.edu/about/blog/9-physical-therapy-specialties-to-pursue-in-your-career/)

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