Laser Therapy In Manhattan and Long Island

What is Laser Therapy?

LASER Therapy is also known as photobiomodulation. It entails the use of specific wavelengths of light to generate a photochemical response to help repair damaged or dysfunctional tissue.

How Does Laser Therapy Work?

The LASER works by creating an increase of blood supply, bringing in oxygen to the cells. It stimulates the lymphatic system, pulling swelling and inflammation from the area. The body’s basic unit of energy, ATP (Adenosine triphosphate), production is stimulated in the cells helping them have the energy to function normally. The pain reflex is broken, offering immediate relief of pain.

LASER therapy can alleviate pain, reduce inflammation, and accelerate recovery from a wide range of acute and chronic clinical conditions. A significant reduction in swelling has been noted as well and tissues are better able to move fluids out through lymphatic drainage pathways.

Cleared by the FDA in 2003, Class IV LASER therapy has become standard of care for many musculoskeletal injuries. Class IV LASERs can penetrate over 4 inches into the deep musculoskeletal tissue. The number of treatments required depends on the nature of the problem and the length of time the patient has been affected by it. Some conditions may be resolved with as few as one treatment. However, chronic and/or deep-seated conditions may take as many as 10 treatments.

LASER therapy technology has been recently endorsed by professional organizations such as the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), the World Health Organization (WHO), and the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP). There are no known side effects from LASER therapy and the results are long lasting.

Conditions Treated by Laser Therapy in Manhattan and Long Island

Soft Tissue Injuries

  • Tendinitis
  • Back and Neck Pain
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Myofascical Trigger Points
  • Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)
  • Sprains, Strains
  • Repetitive Strain Injuries
  • Chondromalacia Patellae
  • Plantar Fascitis

    Benefits of Laser Therapy Manhattan and Long Island

    Physiological Effects:

    • Biostimulation including improved metabolism & increased cell metabolism
    • Improved blood circulation and vasodilatation (blood supply)
    • Analgesic (pain relieving) effect
    • Anti-inflammatory and anti-edematous effects
    • Acceleration of tissue repair and wound healing
    • Relieves acute and chronic pains
    • Increases the speed, quality, and tensile strength of tissue repair
    • Increases blood supply
    • Stimulates the immune system
    • Stimulates and improves nerve function
    • Develops collagen and muscle tissue
    • Helps generate new and healthy cells and tissue
    • Promotes faster wound healing and clot formation
    • Reduces inflammation
    • Angiogenesis (improved circulation)
    • Reduction in fibrous tissue (scar tissue) formation

    Biochemical Effects:

    • Releases Nitric Oxide
    • Increase ATP Production
    • Increase Fibroblast Migration
    • Increase Macrophage Activity
    • Increase Keratinocyte Activity
    • Increase RNA DNA Synthesis
    • Increase Enzyme Production
    • Increase SOD Production

    Laser Therapy Results in Manhattan and Long Island

    You should notice improvements to your condition within 5 to 10 brief treatments. It entails the use of specific wavelengths of light (red and near-infrared) to generate a photochemical response in damaged or dysfunctional tissue. The LASER works by creating an increase in vasodilatation (blood supply), bringing in oxygen to the cells. It stimulates the lymphatic system, pulling edema and inflammation from the area. ATP (Adenosine triphosphate) production is stimulated in the cells helping them have the energy to function normally. The pain reflex is broken, offering immediate relief of pain. LASER therapy can alleviate pain, reduce inflammation, and accelerate recovery from a wide range of acute and chronic clinical conditions. A significant reduction in edema (swelling) has been noted as well and tissues are better able to move fluids out through lymphatic drainage pathways. Cleared by the FDA in 2003, Class IV LASER therapy has become the standard of care for many musculoskeletal injuries. Class IV LASERs can penetrate over 4 inches into the deep musculoskeletal tissue. The number of treatments required depends on the nature of the problem and the length of time the patient has been affected by it. Some conditions may be resolved with as few as one treatment. However, chronic and/or deep-seated conditions may take as many as 10 treatments.

    How Can I Get Started?

    Do you have one of the symptoms listed above? Are you suffering from pain? Are you not able to breeze through your daily tasks anymore? If so, Laser Therapy may be for you.

    Contact our office today to request your appointment and meet with our dedicated Occupational Therapist who will determine the best course of treatment for you.

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    Lee Jutton

    I fractured my finger while running and had to get surgery, and afterward I could barely move my finger or use my hand. These folks are excellent, kind, helpful and now I can pretty much do things the way I could before I fell. Highly recommend.

    Rita Friedman

    I worked with Joanne at Hand In Hand. I had surgery for my wrist and elbow and needed therapy for both.

    I made enormous progress regaining motion and strength thanks to the excellent guidance by Joanne. She is extremely knowledgeable and helpful and works in a very methodical manner.  Working with a therapist who specializes in hands and arms was definitely an advantage.

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    Orthopedic Therapy
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    WOUND CARE

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    ATHLETIC INJURIES
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    BOUTONNIERE DEFORMITY
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    CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME
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    CMC ARTHRITIS
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    COMPLEX REGIONAL PAIN SYNDROME
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    CUBITAL TUNNEL SYNDROME
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    DEQUERVAIN TENDINOPATHY
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    DISTAL BICEPS RUPTURE
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    ELBOW, WRIST & HAND PAIN
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    EXTENSOR TENDON INJURY
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