Laser Therapy at KINETIKA
Laser therapy, technically known as photobiomodulation (PBM), uses specific wavelengths of light to stimulate biological processes within tissue cells. It is one of the most extensively researched physical therapy modalities, with a substantial evidence base for accelerating tissue healing, reducing inflammation, and relieving both acute and chronic pain.
The Science of Photobiomodulation
Light in the red (630 to 700 nm) and near-infrared (780 to 1100 nm) wavelength ranges penetrates tissue and is absorbed by chromophores within the mitochondria, the cellular energy generators. This absorption triggers a cascade of effects:
- Increased ATP (adenosine triphosphate) production, providing the cellular energy required for tissue repair
- Modulation of reactive oxygen species, reducing oxidative stress in inflamed tissue
- Release of nitric oxide, improving local circulation and vasodilation
- Reduction in pro-inflammatory cytokines and mediators
- Stimulation of fibroblast proliferation and collagen synthesis for tendon and ligament healing
- Neurological effects including reduced nerve conduction velocity in pain fibres and endorphin release
Conditions We Treat
Laser therapy at KINETIKA is applied across a range of musculoskeletal and soft tissue conditions:
- Tendinopathies, Achilles, patella, rotator cuff, lateral epicondyle
- Ligament sprains and joint capsule injuries
- Muscle strains and contusions
- Post-surgical wound healing and scar tissue maturation
- Osteoarthritis pain management
- Chronic pain syndromes
- Nerve pain and peripheral neuropathy
What to Expect
Laser therapy is completely painless. The probe is applied directly to the skin over the target tissue, and treatment typically lasts 5 to 15 minutes per site. You will not feel heat or significant sensation during the treatment. Effects are cumulative, most patients require a course of 6 to 12 sessions, typically 2 to 3 times per week, with measurable improvement in pain and function beginning after 3 to 5 sessions.
Safety
Laser therapy is safe when applied by trained therapists. Protective eyewear is worn by both the therapist and patient. The therapy is contraindicated directly over malignant tissue, directly into the eye, and in certain other specific circumstances that your therapist will screen for at assessment.
