Q: What are the benefits of laser therapy?

A: Low Level Laser( also known as Cold Laser) has been around for 40 years. Rehab specialists in Europe, Asia & Canada began incorporating low-energy laser therapy into the treatment of patients with chronic wounds, musculoskeletal injuries and a myriad of painful condition with impressive results.

Low Level Lasers hasten the inflammatory process through photostimulation which increases the energy available to the cell thus increasing cellular metabolism. Controlled studies have shown lasers decrease swelling, pain and speed up the healing of wounds. Contraindications for the use of low level laser is it's use over neoplastic tumors, the thyroid gland, the eyes, tattoos and the uterus of a pregnant woman. This treatment is available at Eberle's Physical Therapy, Inc.

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