Litecure Class IV and Lightforce therapy lasers are devices that uses a process called photobiomodulation. The process has the ability to change the condition of damaged tissues by stimulating cellular metabolism thereby accelerating the healing process.
During the process (Laser Therapy) a large convex treatment head may be used to compress superficial tissues (dermis and subcutaneous layers) displacing excess fluid and enhancing laser penetration to deep structures. Other types of treatment heads can be used depending which body parts or areas will be approached. As light pours into the tissues, photons will be scattered, reflected and absorbed. These type of lasers operate in a new infrared spectrum that range from 600 to 1300 nanometers that can penetrate to deep tissues and structures. Photons that penetrate into the tissues will be taken by photon receptors located on the cellular membrane that eventually will allow photons to be absorbed by melanin, hemoglobin, oxyhemoglobin and water. Energy from these absorption events will be dissipated as heat causing increase of the cellular metabolic rate and generating a soothing warmth feeling. The primary target for phtobiomodulation is the - cytochrome c oxydase complex - which is found in the inner membrane of the mitochondria, an organelle inside the cells. Cytochrome c is a vital component in the electron transport chain that drives cellular metabolism, normalization and enrichment of the body ability to heal. As light (photon energy) is absorbed, cytochrome c is stimulated leading to increase production of ATP (Adenosyl Triphosphate), a molecule that facilitates energy transfer within the cell. In addition to ATP, laser stimulation can also produces NO (Nitric Oxyde) and ROS- (Reactive Oxygen Species). Nitric Oxyde is a powerfull vessel dilator and a important cellular signaling molecule involved in many physiological processes. Reactive Oxygen Species have been showing to affect many important signaling pathways including the inflammatory response. Outside the cell, nitric oxide signaling drives vessel dilation which improves micro-circulation in the damaged tissue delivering oxygen, vital sugars, proteins and salts while removing toxins. In concert, the production of these signaling molecules have been shown to induce growth factor production, to increase cell proliferation and motility and to promote extracellular matrix deposition and pro-survival pathways. These mechanisms of action have been proved by over 40 years of laboratory experiments only using lasers of minimal power. The recent development of higher power class IV systems affords the clinician the ability to efficiently deliver adequate doses of photons deeper in the tissues to reduce pain, reduce inflammation and accelerate healing. |
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28047 Dorothy Drive Suite 209
Agoura Hills, CA 91301
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28047 Dorothy Drive Suite 209
Agoura Hills, CA 91301
818-745-5577 818-784-6367