Different machines and equipments as well as series of exercises are used to reduce inflammation and pain, as well as increase range of motion and strength.

Passive care or physical modalities can be as simple as heat or ice therapy, to more sophisticated electro-therapy and ultrasound machines.

Electro Therapy:

Electro-Therapeutic Currents which include interferential current (IFC), and transcutaneous electrical stimulation, are important part of therapeutic modalities that help in different areas.

• Relax muscles.
• Simulate active exercise.
• Increase production of body’s own pain killing hormones such as Endorphins, and Enkephalins.
• Enhance circulation around the injured area.
• Increase healing rate.

Ultrasound:

• Enhance chemical reactions for faster healing.
• Enhances blood flow.
• Decrease pain by elevating pain threshold.
  

Super Pulsed Multi Radiance Laser:

Super pulsing allows for deeper penetration than a laser of the same wavelength that is not super pulsed but has the same average output power. Multi Radiance Technology is the first of its kind to combine the entire range of the therapeutic light spectrum and deliver therapeutic energy in a synergistic manner. Super Pulsed Laser, Red LEDs, Infrared Emitting Diodes and a Static Magnetic Field. The syncing of the therapeutic wavelengths creates an optimal environment that reinforces the effects of the individual wavelengths to create the world’s most advanced pain relieving modality.

The key to successful laser therapy is safely delivering a high density of photons to injured tissue. This is where most laser devices fall short. The LASERPRISM’s super pulsed laser is the fastest in the world, delivering a pulse at billionths of a second. Combined with 25,000 mW of peak power, the result is a higher concentration of light energy, or photons, driven deeper into the target tissue, without the risk of damaging heat build up.

Multi Radiance Technology™ devices are an optimal tool for pain relief application because:

• Multi Radiance Technology has a unique combination of radiances working synergistically to provide a high photonic density delivered up to 5 inches deep in tissue.
• The combination of these radiances cover the complete spectrum of the therapeutic window (from Red Light 600nm to Infrared Light 905nm).

An 88% positive effect was demonstrated in studies done on the efficacy of Multi Radiance Technology in relieving pain caused by arthritis of small and medium joints. The clinical study involved 140 participants.

Conditions Treated:

Reduction of pain associated with:

• Cervical(neck pain)
• Lumbar (low back pain)
• Elbow and joint pain and injuries
• Wrist pain and injuries
• Lower extremities pain
• Knee and joint pain and injuries
• Foot and ankle pain

Shockwave Therapy:

In this type of therapy powerful sound waves promoted during the treatment stimulate healing for many physical disorders including plantar fasciitis and achilles tendonitis. A shockwave is generated in the hand piece. The shockwave is delivered to the tissue via a compressed air impulse exerted by the hand piece. The shockwave radiates out, extending to the entire area where pain occurs. Usually no more than 3-4 sessions are needed.
What’s the advantage?

• No anaesthesia
• Non invasive
• No medication or surgery
• Virtually painless after treatment
• Quick recovery and quick results

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