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How Does Light Therapy Help Injury Recovery?
 
Reduces Pain: Increases endorphin levels in human tissue and normalizes the action potential of the nervous system.
 
Speeds Injury Recovery: Stimulates tissue granulation and connective tissue projections, which are part of the healing process of wounds or inflamed tissue.
 
Reduces Inflammation: Stimulates the lymphatic system to remove waste products and cellular debris from the treated area.
 
Reduces Infections: Increases phagocytosis, which is the process of scavenging for and ingesting dead or degenerated cells by the phagocyte cells.
 
Increases Circulation: Causes increased production of nitric oxide (NO) which creates a non thermal vasodilation of capillaries in the treatment area.
 
Increases Cellular Energy: Accelerates energy production at the cellular level by activating the cell’s power plants [mitochondria] to increase production of ATP.
 
Increases Tissue Strength: Stimulates collagen synthesis and fibroblast activity for increased tissue strength. Studies show that injured tissues treated with IR light are markedly stronger after recovery than with natural healing alone.
 
Enhances Treatment of the Following Conditions:
* Ligaments
* Articulations
* Strain & Stress
* Pain & Inflammation
* Spasms & Knots
* Bruises & Contusions
* Blisters & Hematomas
* Swellings & Tears
* Open Wounds
* Scar Tissue
* Arthritic Pain
* Muscle Atrophies
* Cartilage Wear
* Back Pain
* Chronic Pain
* Joint Pain/Joint Injury
* Muscle Aches/Spasms
* Painful Tendonitis