Low Intensity Laser Therapy (LILT)

Read Dr. Eric's Laser Therapy Story

The Technology

The technology utilizes superluminous and laser diodes to irradiate abnormal tissue with photons; these particles of energy are absorbed by a variety of molecules resulting in the conversion of light into biochemical energy.  Multiple positive physiological responses are thereby initiated and normal cell morphology and function are restored.  This process is curative and eliminates symptoms (ie. pain, edema, etc.)

The physiological effects of LILT include an increase in:

• DNA synthesis - the protein building block essential to the process of cell regeneration
• Collagen production - increases tensile strength of muscles, tendons and ligaments
• ATP (adenosine triphosphate) - the fuel of the cell required in facilitating cell metabolism
• Endorphins - morphine like substances produced by the body to reduce the sensation of pain
• Modulation of cellular components involved in the healing process - i.e. macrophages, fibroblasts, lymphocytes, etc.
• Stimulation of: - immune response - lymphatic drainage (reduction in edema) - angiogenesis (formation of new capillaries and arterioles resulting in improved circulation/tissue oxygenation)

LILT is the treatment of choice for:

(I) General

• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Epicondylitis
• Repetitive stress syndrome
• Rotator cuff injury
• Temporo-mandibular joint dysfunction
• Reflex sympathetic dystrophy

(II) Injuries

• Ligament and tendon tears
• Fractures with associated soft tissue injuries
• Facet joint syndrome
• Contusions
• Bulging and herniated discs

(III) Inflammatory

• Tendonitis
• Myositis
• Synovitis
• Bursitis
• Plantar fasciitis
• Rheumatoid arthritis

(IV) Degenerative

• Osteoarthritis
• Chondromalacia patella
• Calcifications (e.g. bone spurs)
• Spinal stenosis
• Discogenic and vertebro-genic radiculopathy

(V)  Other Applications

• Wound healing (acute & chronic)
• Dermal ulcers secondary to:
  Venous stasis
  Atherosclerosis
  Contact
  Diabetic
  Traumatic
• Burns:
  Thermal
  Chemical
• Dermatological:
  Exzemas
  Herpes zoster (post-herpetic neuralgia)
  Psoriasis
  Acne
  Acne rosacea
• Neurological:
  Neuropathies
  Bell's palsy
  Trigeminal neuralgia
  Peripheral nerve damage (trauma, etc.)
  Gout/arthritis
  Lymphedema
  Remodelling of dermal lesions (keloid scars, etc.)

How Long Does a Treatment Take?

Treatments are typically thirty minutes to one hour in duration depending on the condition being treated.

Are There Any Side Effects?

Unlike most pharmaceutical solutions and other therapeutic options, laser therapy is non-toxic, non-invasive and in over one million individual treatments, no significant adverse effects have been noted.

How Many Treatments?

A recent clinical review, including 1,000 consecutively treated patients, reveals the average number of treatments to be 9.4.  This number depends on the chronicity and extent of the pathology.  Each individual's response to LILT will vary to some degree.

What Does It Cost?

Treatments are $50 per 30 minutes for each system used. Laser Therapy is billed as a Chiropractic service and can be claimed with extended health plans under Chiropractic benefits. 

To book an appointment with Dr. Eric, please call 613-225-1127.
(Dr. Eric is only at our Centrepointe location)