Healing at the Speed of Light

THERALASE COLD LASER THERAPY For Humans

PAIN TREAT HEAL PROFIT

THERALASE

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FOunDED in 1994, THERALASE buiLDS THE FinEST THERAPEuTiC mEDiCAL LASERS in THE wORLD

Theralase designs, develops and manufactures patented, superpulsed laser technology utilized in biostimulative applications. The technology is safe and effective in the treatment of pain, inflammation,

neuromuscular skeletal conditions and wound care for the human, equine and companion animal markets.

Founded in 1994, Theralase is committed to provide cutting-edge preclinical and clinical research to remain the most clinically and scientifically supported therapeutic medical laser on the market.

The highly trained Theralase team continuously brings our valued customers the most advanced technology on the market, superior customer service, the latest interactive training and the most up

to date clinical protocols to accelerate the success of their practice.

Used by thousands of medical practitioners worldwide and improving the lives of human patients for over 17 years, the award winning Theralase TLC-1000 laser technology is now

being offered to all healthcare practitioners as a modern way to treat pain and inflammation safely and effectively.

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nEuROmuSCuLAR SKELETAL COnDiTiOnS

Neuromuscular skeletal conditions are common in all of us. We can all experience sprains, strains and pain that just won’t go away resulting from repetitive strains in our work place or from trauma in our everyday lives. Pain and inflammation are things we’ve grown to accept as something we probably will just have to live with. Medical practitioners across North America have discovered a modern medical technology that heals injuries safely and effectively on a cellular level. This medical technology is the Theralase line of therapeutic medical laser systems.

The Theralase superpulsed laser system can penetrate up to 4 inches into tissue, to promote cellular regeneration at the source of injury. Laser energy helps to repair damaged cells by accelerating the body’s natural healing mechanisms. Depending on the severity of the injury, your patient can return to an active lifestyle pain-free within a few weeks versus months or years of life altering pain.

ELiminATing PAin AnD inFLAmmATiOn

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SAFE ANd EFFEcTIvETheralase’s superpulsed 905 nanometer (nm) near infrared and 660 nanometer (nm) visible red laser technology accelerates healing by reducing pain and inflammation while staying below the Maximal Permissible Exposure (MPE) tolerance for tissue.

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100mW CONTINUOUS

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Depth

1” Penetration Depth

4” Penetration Depth

50,000mW SUPER PULSED

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TISSUE SURFACE

50,000 mW / Cm2

100 mW/Cm2

905 nm Superpulsed Laser

660 nm Continuous Wave

Laser905 nm

LED 25mW

CONTINUOUS WAVE

905 nm CW Laser

Theralase’s dual wavelength technology

25 mWCm2

37 mW / cm2

14 mW / cm2

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18,450 mW / cm2

6,810 mW / cm2

2,5 mW / cm2

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Laser - 100% of light energy in the forward direction

100 mW x 100%= 15 mW x 6%= 0.9 mW100 mW

LED - 5 to 6 % of light energy in the forward direction

Theralase Laser LED

SHORTER TREATmENT TImESThe Theralase Multiple Probe utilizes 9 Lasers and is able to treat an area of 20cm2 thus reducing treatment times by 90% in comparison to a single laser probe.

Pulsing at 50,000 mW up to 10,000 times per second, the Theralase 905 nm super pulsed laser is able to deliver an exact dose of light energy up to 4” into tissue.

duAL wAvELENgTH TEcHNOLOgYTheralase combines 660 nm visible red and 905 nm near infrared superpulsed lasers to allow superficial and deep penetration of laser energy of up to 4” into tissue activating all three known cellular pathways.

TRuE LASER dIOdES vERSuS LEdsTrue lasers are highly directional delivering 100% of the photons to the affected area versus only 5 to 6% with a LED; hence, much better treatment outcomes occur with true lasers versus LEDs.

THE SCiEnCE bEHinD THE PRODuCT

SuPERPuLSED 905 nm TECHnOLOgY PEnETRATES uP TO 4” inTO TiSSuE

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THE SCiEnCE bEHinD THE PRODuCT

THERALASE iS THE OnLY LASER On THE mARKET KnOwn TO ACTivATE ALL

THREE CELLuLAR PATHwAYS

660 Nm - AdENOSINE TRIPHOSPHATE (ATP) PATHwAY: HEALingTheralase stimulates the mitochondria of the cell to produce more Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP or basic cell energy) to accelerate tissue repair. (Proceedings of the National Academy of Science 2003)

Cells that lack energy are unable to participate in the healing process. Laser energy is delivered to injured cells, which are able to absorb the light and convert it into chemical energy, which is then used to accelerate tissue repair. Once cells are fully energized they are able to stimulate each other to rebuild and heal the injured area.

905 Nm - NITRIc OxIdE (NO) PATHwAY: inFLAmmATiOnindependent research proves that the proprietary Theralase 905nm superpulsed laser technology increases the production of nO by over 700%, increasing vasodilation and decreasing inflammation versus other competitive wavelengths. (Lasers in Surgery and Medicine, 2009).

When tissue injury occurs, the inflammatory process is initiated to immobilize the area and prevent further damage to our body. This process is usually associated with pain caused by inflammation exerting pressure on nerve endings. In order to decrease inflammation in the particular region, the body produces Nitric Oxide (NO). Nitric Oxide has been proven to relax the vascular network, dilate the capillaries, improve vascular function, protect against cell injury and help rebalance the immune response. This process not only reduces inflammation but brings much needed oxygen and other metabolites to the injured tissue aiding in their natural healing.

905 Nm - LIPId AbSORPTION PATHwAY: PAinTheralase laser technology effectively removes the pain signal at source by rebalancing the sodium potassium pathway. (Harvard Medical School 2010)

Neurons use electrical and chemical signals to transmit information. The transmission of pain is primarily due to an expulsion of sodium ions (Na+) and an influx of potassium (K+) ions into the nerve cell across the cellular membrane, altering the electrical potential difference of the nerve cell. The peak absorption of lipids occurs in the near infrared wavelength range of 905 nm to 910 nm. Since the cellular membrane is a bilipid membrane, laser light in the 905 nm range increases the porosity of the cellular membrane. This increased cellular membrane porosity allows the reabsorption of sodium ions and the expulsion of potassium ions across the membrane rebalancing the sodium-potassium pump and removing the pain signal at source.

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Extracellular fluid with high concentration of Na+

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CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME

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Achilles Tendinitis

MigrainesFrozen Shoulder

Rotator CuffTears

Sciatica

Medial / Lateral Collateral Ligament

Tears

Knee Pain

Iliotibial Band Syndrome

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Tennis / Golfer’s Elbow

Psoriasis

Herpes Simplex

Bicipital Tendinitis

Neck Pain

Low Back Pain

TREATAbLE COnDiTiOnS (partial list)

OvER 70 CLiniCALLY PROvEn PRE-PROgRAmmED TREATmEnTS

ACuTE COnDiTiOnS 5 TREATmENT SESSIONS*

Sub-ACuTE COnDiTiOnS 10 TREATmENT SESSIONS*

CHROniC COnDiTiOnS 20 TREATmENT SESSIONS*

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• Decrease / eliminate pain• Reduce inflammation• Promote new blood vessels and tissue growth• Promote nerve axon growth• Faster wound healing and closure• Non-Invasive / No side effects• Extremely Safe / drug free• Highly effective for patient (90% efficacy rates)• Highly effective alternative to other treatments; such as Analgesics, NSAID’s, COX-2 Inhibitors, TENS, Ultrasound, Inferential therapy

* Typical number of 8-10 minute sessions

TREATmEnT

EFFiCACY RATES OF uP TO 90% wiTH nO SiDE EFFECTS

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JAmES ANdREwS, md, birmingham, Alabama“Our rehab specialists have reported outstanding success when using the Theralase therapeutic laser system for rehabilitation of certain knee, shoulder, elbow and other neuromuscular skeletal conditions. The Theralase laser is now a standard of care treatment methodology within our rehab clinics and is a great tool in helping our athletes return to competition”.

LAuRENcE ALTSHuLER, md, Oklahoma city, Oklahoma “The most advanced laser I have used is the Theralase therapeutic laser system, which I have now utilized for over one year and with which I have treated over 1000 patients. The Theralase is my first choice of treatment for patients with arthritis of any joint as well as degenerative disc disease. I also recommend the Theralase for TMJ, carpal tunnel, tendonitis and foot problems such as plantar fasciitis. The results have been excellent”.

KEvIN wILK, dPT, birmingham, Alabama“I love the Theralase medical laser system and use it in our clinic at least 20 times per day. Theralase is great for healing soft tissue injuries, damaged articular cartilage, ligament, muscle and tendon lesions - pretty much any muscular skeletal condition that I see at Champion Sports Medicine. I had one of my physical therapists use it on their plantar wart excisions site that wasn’t healing and Theralase healed it in just a few days! Remarkable! I really love the Theralase and my patients love it too”.

gEORgE POuLIS ANd dAvE AbRAHAm, ATS, Toronto, Ontario“The Theralase laser is the most effective technology we have ever used. Our players (Toronto Blue Jays) now rely on Theralase to keep them healthy and playing at their peak”.

ALbERT ScALES, dc, St. catherines, Ontario“I first purchased a therapeutic unit 2 years ago. The Theralase laser system quickly doubled my referrals within a few weeks. Initially, I used it to complement my other treatment modalities including ultrasound and electrotherapy. I have recently upgraded to a more powerful system and now use it as a stand alone therapy that has replaced all other modalities. I’m averaging 200 laser treatments per month. The cost of the upgrade was offset within 3 months”.

buT DOn’T TAKE OuR wORD FOR iT...

HERE’S wHAT HEALTHCARE PRACTiTiOnERS ARE SAYing AbOuT THERALASE

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EFFIcAcY OF LOw-LEvEL LASER THERAPY IN THE mANAgEmENT OF NEcK PAIN: A SYSTEmATIc REvIEw ANd mETA-ANALYSIS OF RANdOmIZEd PLAcEbO OR AcTIvE TREATmENT cONTROLLEd TRIALSRoberta Chow et al. The Lancet, November 2009

Sixteen randomized controlled clinical trials were identified for analysis totalling 820 patients. In acute neck pain, results of two trials showed a relative risk (RR) of 1.69 for pain improvement for LLLT versus placebo. Five trials of chronic neck pain showed a RR for pain improvement of 4.05 using LLLT. Eleven trials reported reductions in pain intensity when measured using the Visual Analog Scale. Seven trials provided follow up data for 1 to 22 weeks and saw short term pain relief persisting in the medium term using LLLT. Side effects from LLLT were mild and not different from those of placebo.

Study Conclusion: LLLT reduces pain immediately after treatment in acute neck pain and for up to 22 weeks after completion of treatment in patients with chronic neck pain.

EFFEcTS OF 904 Nm LOw-LEvEL LASER THERAPY IN THE mANAgEmENT OF LATERAL EPIcONdYLITIS: A RANdOmIZEd cONTROLLEd TRIALLam and Chein. Photomedicine and Laser Surgery, April 2007

The study evaluated the effectiveness of 904 nm Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) in the management of lateral epicondylitis. Thirty-nine patients with lateral epicondylitis were examined and treated with pain levels determined by the Visual Analog Scale. The study revealed that LLLT in addition to exercise is effective in improving the grip strength and subjective rating of physical function of patients with lateral epicondylitis.

Study Conclusion : LLLT is highly effective in treating lateral epicondylitis

EFFIcAcY OF 904 Nm gALLIum ARSENIdE LOw LEvEL LASER THERAPY IN THE mANAgEmENT OF cHRONIc mYOFAScIAL PAIN IN THE NEcK: A dOubLE bLINd ANd RANdOmIZEd cONTROLLEd TRIALAli Gur, MD et al. Lasers in Surgery and Medicine, 2004

A prospective, double blind, randomized and controlled trial was conducted in patients with chronic myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) in the neck to evaluate the effects of infrared low level 904 nm Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) laser therapy (LLLT) on clinical and quality of life. Results showed that the laser group experienced a significant improvement in pain at all outcome measures (p<0.01) over the placebo group.

Study Conclusion: LLLT is highly effective in treating Chronic Myofascial Pain Syndrome

CLiniCAL PROOF

OvER 3,000 CLiniCAL STuDiES wORLDwiDE HAvE PROvEn THE EFFECTivEnESS

OF LASER THERAPY

FinAnCiAL bEnEFiTS

PRODuCT, SuPPORT AnD CLiniCAL KnOwLEDgE TO gROw YOuR PRACTiCE

TuRn-KEY SOLuTiOn

INTERAcTIvE TRAININg Theralase provides operational and clinical protocol training through interactive training resources available online or via DVD. Simply watch our videos to see how to safely and effectively operate your Theralase laser for a variety of medical conditions.

cLINIcAL SuPPORTTheralase provides ongoing clinical support through monthly webinars on pertinent clinical topics and on-staff healthcare practitioners who are available to discuss patient treatment plans and protocols.

mARKETINg SuPPORT Theralase offers a number of highly effective marketing support materials. An online library of professionally developed marketing materials is accessible 24/7 exclusively to Theralase customers.

TEcHNIcAL SuPPORT Theralase offers extended warranty and loaner programs, so you can keep working while your system is being professionally serviced.

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PROducT dEScRIPTION

SINgLE PRObE NIR Laser diode : 1x905 nm (collimated):• Average power: 100 mW• Peak power: 50,000 mWTreatment area: 0.1 cm2

*NIR= Near Infrared / *VR= Visible Red

TRIPLE PRObE NIR Laser diode : 1x905 nm:• Average power: 100 mW• Peak power: 50,000 mWVR Laser diode: 2x660:• Average power: 25 mWTreatment area size: 3 cm2

*NIR= Near Infrared / *VR= Visible Red

muLTIPLE PRObE NIR Laser diode: 5x905 nm:• Average power: 100 mW• Peak power: 50,000 mWVR Laser Diode: 4x660 nm:• Average power: 25 mWTreatment area size: 20 cm2

*NIR= Near Infrared / *VR= Visible Red

cONTROLLERPortable light weight design.Battery operated (rechargable).Real time beam detector measures the amount of actual output power emitted from the probe tip.Retains up to 256 patient protocols in memory.

STANdCustom made to fit the Theralase system.Portable light weight design with wheels for easy transportation within the clinic.Adjustable boom arm that allows for “hands free” treatment with all laser probes

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inCREASED REvEnuE FOR YOuR PRACTiCE

FinAnCiAL bEnEFiTS

Everyone benefits from using the Theralase laser system; your patient gets better through safe and effective treatments, while your practice generates increased revenue. The graph below shows monthly revenues and return on investment calculations for a TLC-1007H system varying upon the number of treatments delivered per month and the cost per treatment.

REVENUE ($)

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Number of treatments per Month

•Payback period of less than 1 month,monthly revenue: $19,500

Payback period of less than 2 months,monthly revenue: $13,750

Payback period of 2 months,monthly revenue: $9,000. (Typical Theralase customer)

Payback period of 14 months,monthly revenue: $1,250

Payback perio of 3 months,monthly revenue: $5,250

$25$35

$45$55

$65

Monthly Treatments: 200Cost per Treatment: $45Monthly Revenue: $9,000Annual ROI: 514%

Monthly Treatments: 60

Cost per Treatment: $25Monthly Revenue: $1,500Annual ROI: 2%

Monthly Treatments: 125

Cost per Treatment: $35Monthly Revenue: $4,375Annual ROI: 198%

Monthly Treatments: 250Cost per Treatment: $55Monthly Revenue: $13,750Annual ROI: 838%

Monthly Treatments: 300Cost per Treatment: $65Monthly Revenue: $19,500Annual ROI: 1230%

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