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An Introduction to Low Intensity Laser Therapy
for Pain & Musculoskeletal Injuries
Meditech International Inc.
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Low Intensity Laser Therapy
(LILT)
“the use of lasers and superluminous diodes for
the treatment of a variety of medical conditions”
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Different Terminology
• Laser Therapy
• Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT)
• Cold Laser Therapy
• Phototherapy
• Low Energy Laser Therapy (LELT)
• Laser Photobiostimulation
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Lasers – What comes to mind?
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Heliotherapy – Sunlight Therapy
Samuel and Nettie Bowne Hospital
Poughkeepsie, New York.
Circa 1935
University of Virginia Medical Center
Charlotteville, Virginia
Circa 1929
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Absence of Light on Human Body - SAD
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
– Bright Light Phototherapy has
been shown to effectively treat
seasonal affective disorder
(SAD).
– Non thermal and does not
require specialized cells
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Early Lasers in Medicine
Endre Mester published one of his first papers
demonstrating the effects of ruby laser light on
the stimulation of hair growth
1968
Tunér and Hode,
2002
Courtesy of
Andrew Mester
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Early Lasers in Medicine
Endre Mester published another article
demonstrating the effects of ruby laser light on
the stimulation of wound healing
1969
Tunér and Hode,
2002
Courtesy of
Andrew Mester
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Historical Perspective
1960’s
1970’s
1980’s
• Original laboratory
research in Hungary,
Russia and Japan
• Early clinical application
(He-Ne)
• Initial applications in
„West‟- Slow evolution
- Lack of English language
publications
- Availability of new light sources
– Diode Lasers
- Pharmaceutical culture
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Research and Clinical Trials
• Number of peer-reviewed
journal articles and clinical
trials has increased
substantially over the past
10 years
• Literature includes:
– Cellular studies
– Animal studies
– Human case profiles
– Placebo-controlled clinical
trials
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Laser Therapy Publications
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Recent Developments in Laser Therapy
Improvements in the Technology
– More devices in the marketplace
– Availability of better engineered variable power diodes
Evidence Based Approach
– Increased volume of quality publications
– Better knowledge of what wavelengths and intensities
produce optimal results for specific pathologies
Clinical Knowledge
– Understanding treatment parameters
– Keeping clinical records and documenting results
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Advantages of Laser Therapy
• Non-toxic
• Non invasive
• Ease of application
• No „side effects‟
• “Safe”
• Cost effective
• Superior alternative
to:
– analgesics
– NSAID‟s
– other medications
• Obviate need for
surgery
• Promotes rapid
healing
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An Introduction
to the
Science of Laser Therapy
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The Electromagnetic Spectrum
Decrease in wavelength = Increase in energy in a smaller area
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Biological Photoacceptor Molecules
Plants– Chlorophyll
– Carotenoids
Humans– Rhodopsin (vision)
– Hemoglobin (blood)
– Myoglobin (muscle)
– Cytochrome (all cells)
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Cytochrome C Oxidase Absorption
M. Cope thesis
data modified
by M. Patterson
Red light at 660nm and Infrared light at 830/840nm
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Published Absorption Spectra
Desmet et. al.,
Photomed.
Laser Surg.
24(2):121-128,
2006
Red light at 660nm and Infrared light at 830/840nm
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Published Action Spectra
Karu and
Afanasyeva,
DAN 392(5):693,
1995
Red light at 660nm and Infrared light at 830/840nm
Wavelength, nm
620 nm
820 nm
760 nm
CuA redCuB red
oxid
oxid
CuA
CuB
680 nm
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450 550 650 750 850 950 1050
Wavelength (nm)
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Coe
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nt
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Water
Deoxyhemoglobin
Oxyhemoglobin
Cytochrome Coxidized
Cytochrome Creduced
Biological Treatment Window
M. Cope thesis
data modified
by M. Patterson
Treatment Window
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Energy Production - Components
NADH
Dehydrogenase
ATP
Synthase
Cytochrome bc1
ComplexCytochrome c
Oxidase
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Electron Transport Chain
H+ H+H+
H+H+
H+
ADP ATP
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Effect of Red and Infrared Light
H+ H+ H+ H+ H+ H+
H+
H+
H+
ADP ATP
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Put title of slide hereLaser Therapy Effects
Primary– The light is absorbed by
cytochrome c oxidase
Secondary– Release of NO into
endothelium of blood
vessels
– Small increases in free
radicals
– Increased proton
gradient in
mitochondria
Clinical – Wound Healing,
Acceleration of the
Inflammatory Process
and Pain Influence
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Published Effects of Light on Cells
• Increased ATP production
• Circulation
– Relaxation of smooth
muscles surrounding blood
vessels
– Angiogenesis
• Increased production of:
– Fibroblasts
– Macrophage
– Collagen
• Altered nerve conduction
• Increased metabolism of:
– Endorphins
– Acetylocholine
– Serotonin
• Increased synthesis of:
– DNA
– Proteins
• Stimulation of immune
response
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Laser Therapy Dosage - Arndt-Shultz Law
Ph
ysio
log
ical
Act
ivit
y
Strength of Stimuli
A B
C
D
A. No light gives no effect
B. Small amount of light also has no effect
C. Maximal effect at the apex of the curve
D. Inhibitory amount of light inhibits healing
Control
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Laser Therapy Dosage - Arndt-Shultz Law
Jan Tuner and Lars Hode, Cofounders and Magicians, Pg 3
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Penetration Depth
LA
SE
R
Tissue
Depth of Penetration
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Penetration Depth
Bradley 2006
Meditech LILT
International
Conference
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Contact vs. Non-Contact
LA
SE
R
LA
SE
R
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BioFlex‟s Leap into the 21st Century
• Scientifically developed & clinically tested
protocols
• Ability to customize protocols
• Computerized function
• Large Surface Flexible Arrays
• New and elegant approach to healing
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Conditions Treated
Acute Injuries/Trauma
– Muscle tears/ hematoma
– Tendon tears
– Ligament strains/sprains
– Fractures
– Sport injuries
Musculoskeletal
– Repetitive strain injuries
– Rotator cuff tears
– Carpal tunnel syndrome
– Fibromyalgia *
– Tempero mandibular joint
pathologies
* Not a FDA Cleared Use
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Conditions Treated
Inflammatory Conditions
– Tendonitis
– Bursitis
– Fascitis
– Rheumatoid arthritis
Degenerative Disorders
– Osteoarthritis
Wound Management *
– ulcers
– venous stasis
– diabetic
– contact
– atherosclerotic
– post-operative
wounds/scars
* Not a FDA Cleared Use
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Conditions Treated
Other Areas
– Dermatological *
– plastic surgery
– dental (e.g. gingivitis)
– podiatry
* Not a FDA Cleared Use
Veterinary
– equine
– companion animals
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Case Profiles
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Musculo Skeletal Injuries
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Chronic Left Achilles Tendonitis
Initial 1 Month after final treatment
100% function,
asymptomatic
Tenderness,
Edema and
partial loss
of flexion
10 treatments over 2 months
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Inflammation – Achilles Tendonitis
• LLLT at a dose of 5.4 J per point can reduce inflammation
and pain in activated Achilles tendinitis.
Bjordal et al. Br J Sports Med. 40(1):76-80, 2006.
• Low-level laser therapy accelerates clinical recovery from
chronic Achilles tendinopathy when added to an
Eccentric Exercise regimen. For the LLLT group, the results
at 4 weeks were similar to the placebo LLLT group results
after 12 weeks.
Stergioulas et al. American J. Sports Med. 36(5):881, 2008.
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Hamstring Tear/Hematoma
4 treatments over 7 days
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Joint Disorders
6 treatments in
2 weeks
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Joint Disorders
• A systematic review on the effects of laser therapy in
chronic joint disorders found “Low level laser therapy within
the suggested dose range significantly reduces pain and
improves health status in chronic joint disorders.”
Bjordal et al. Aust J Physio. 49:107-116, 2003.
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Lateral Epicondylitis (tennis elbow)
• LLLT administered with optimal doses of 904 nm and
possibly 632 nm wavelengths directly to the lateral elbow
tendon insertions, seem to offer short-term pain relief and
less disability in LET, both alone and in conjunction with an
exercise regimen.
Bjordal et. al. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 29(9): 75. 2008
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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Carpal Tunnel Research Publications
• A randomized placebo controlled double blind study
carried out at General Motors in Detroit found that
patients treated with laser had better functional recovery
and a higher back to work percentage (72% active laser
vs. 41% sham) (Anderson et al., 1995)
• A LILT study carried out in 2007 found that both the
sensory and motor distal latency was improved
compared with controls (Evcik et al., 2007)
• Another study carried out in 2007 found that LILT was
effective in mild to moderate CTS, though not as
effective in severe CTS (Elwakil et al., 2007)
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CTS Patient Example
Main Finding
The distal motor
latency on the left is
5.29ms (moderate)
and on the right is
4.45ms (mild)
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After 4 weeks and 7 treatments
Main Finding
The distal motor
latency on the left is
4.77ms (moderate)
and on the right is
4.30ms (normal)
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After 11 weeks and 15 treatments
Main Finding
The distal motor
latency on the left
is 4.40ms (normal)
and on the right is
3.98ms (normal)
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Pilot CTS Study Results
• Completed 12 carpal tunnel syndrome cases in 8
patients
• There was an average of 0.49 ms improvement in the
distal motor latency (DML) after an average of 13
treatments over and average of 50 days
• This positive increase in the DML corresponded to an
decrease in the patients CTS symptoms
• The patients with mild and moderate CTS noted a
larger benefit when compared with severe CTS
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Other
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Neurological Injury – Spinal Cord Shock /
Brachial Plexus Tear
Initial
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Final
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Peripheral Nerve Injury
• A randomized-placebo controlled, double blind study on the incomplete peripheral nerve injury. Peripheral nerve
injury occurred 6 months prior to trial, severe motor deficit
and slow neurological improvement.
• 18 patients suffering from incomplete peripheral nerve or
brachial plexus injuries.
• Carried out clinical and electrophysiological assessments
at 21 days, 3 and 6 months
• Demonstrated that laser phototherapy enhances the
recovery of patients with long term incomplete peripheral nerve and brachial plexus injuries.
Rochkind et. al. Photomed. Laser Surg. 5:436-442, 2007.
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“We conclude that LLLT appears to delay the onset of muscle
fatigue and exhaustion by a local mechanism in spite of
increased blood lactate levels.”Leal, Lopes-Martins et al. Photomedicine & Laser Surg. Vol 26, 2008
Muscle Fatigue
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Olecranon Bursitis (Recurrent Effusion)
6 treatments over 2 weeks
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Post-Traumatic Fracture in the R-HumerusAge: 66/M
Initial Intermediate Final
10/29/2006 11/04/2006 11/29/2006
10/25/2006 11/01/2006 12/06/2006
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Bone Healing
• A study performed in human osteoblast cells found “low-
level laser therapy has a biostimulatory effect on human
osteoblast-like cells during the first 72 h after irradiation.”
Stein et. al. Wien Klin Wochenschr. 120(3-4): 112-117, 2008.
• The results of a study carried out in laboratory mice indicates “that the use of low-intensity laser promotes
better repair of bone injury”.
De Souza Merli et. al. Photomed Laser Surg. 23(2): 212-215, 2005.
• A more recent study in rabbits found that LILT “may accelerate the process of fracture repair or cause increases in callus volume and BMD, especially in the early
stages of absorbing the hematoma and bone remodeling”
Liu et. al. Photomed Laser Surg. 25(6): 487-494, 2007.
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Post-Traumatic Hematoma
InitialAfter 4 Treatments
over 10 daysAfter 5 Treatments
over 13 days
74M
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Post Surgical Healing
5 Treatments over 2 weeks
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Wounds*Not FDA Cleared for this indication
…but a few visual comments
related to Athletic Trainers
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Puncture Wound
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Diabetes Mellitus
Pre-Gangrenous Right Foot
Initial
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Intermediate
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Intermediate
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Final
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Hemochromatosis
Dermal Ulcers – 2 Years
Initial
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After 1 Treatment
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After 5 Treatment
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After 23 Treatment
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After 36 Treatment
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Final
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1-Year Follow-up
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Imaging Supported
Case Profiles
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Initial
Main Finding
A large L-5/S-1
Central and Left
Paracentral Disc
Herniation which
has a maximal
AP depth of 1cm
and a base of
1.6cm
Disc Herniation - Case
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After 16 TreatmentsMain Finding
In comparison to
the CT scan dated
02/12/06, there has
been a
considerable
interval decrease in
size in the disc
herniation, and
whereas there was
lateral recess
stenosis on the basis
of the CT, I don‟t
see any on today‟s
MRI.
Disc Herniation - Case Follow Up
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Knee Injury
Initial
Main Finding
- There is a
nondisplaced
vertical longitudinal
tear of the posterior
horn of the medial
meniscus
- …I believe the
ACL is partially torn
although there may
be some intact
fibers.
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20 Treatments over 6 weeksMain Finding
-There appears to
have been healing
of the vertical
longitudinal tear
previously noted in
the periphery of the
posterior horn of the
medial meniscus.
- There is no
evidence of an
acute ACL tear
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Rotator Cuff Injury
8 treatments over 3 weeks
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Rotator Cuff Injury
Initial
Main Finding
There is a full
thickness tear of
the anterior and
mid fibers at the
insertion of the
supraspinatus
tendon with a tear
measuring
24 x 15 x 9 mm.
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After 13 Treatments
Main Finding
The tear involving the
supraspinatus tendon
noted previously is
not as extensive and
an intra-substance
tear only is identified
at this time measuring
approximately
10 x 4mm.
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After 18 Treatments
Main Finding
No rotator cuff
tear is seen.
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