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LLLT (Low-level Laser Therapy) is a state-of-the-art technology, backed with scientific evidence and thousands of case studies. Laser therapy for sports injuries and in athletic training has been utilized since the early 2000’s to offer deep-tissue therapy, treat inflammation and accelerate the pain-relieving process. It promotes the recovery time of athletes to get back into the game.
Sports injuries result in damage to the soft tissues and their cells. These cells, in turn, result in an inflammatory response by the body leading to swelling, warmth and painful sensation over the injured area. If there is recurrent or persistent inflammation it results in early-onset arthritis in athletes with degenerative changes within the joints. That’s why you need to get the best treatment for your particular injury.
For sports injury rehabilitation, you need viable treatment options which can get you back into the game with optimal and quick recovery.
Let’s look into the benefits of laser therapy for sports injuries.
LLLT results in photo biostimulation of the damaged cells with the help of specific wavelengths of laser light in a coherent way.
The light photons within the laser therapy propagate within the same direction, phase, and amplitude. This, in turn, enhances the depth of penetration of lasers resulting in a rapid biological response. The photons are absorbed by the cell membrane through the photochemical effect which results in a healing effect over the tissues rather than the damaging effect.
LLLT results in the excitation of kinetic energy within the damaged cells through the transmission of photons. As soon as the photons reach the body cells they result in a series of positive reactions. It ignites the production of enzymes within the cells, stimulates mitochondria, and enhances the lymphatic drainage with vasodilation, resulting in the synthesis of ATP with the formation of collagen to reduce the formation of scar tissues.
Simply, stating that laser therapy for athletic training improves blood flow in muscles, ligaments and joints, and aids in enhancing the healing process with faster recovery through various mechanisms.
LLLT is effective for treating tendonitis i.e. the inflammation of the tendon which functions in connecting the bone to the muscles. Tendonitis is a common condition that affects elbows leading to the golfer’s elbow or tennis elbow and back of the foot and ankle i.e. Achilles’ tendonitis.
Tendonitis usually occurs due to the over usage of that area or due to the excess calcium deposition with age. It occurs due to the repetitive mechanical loads over the tendon or load that is unbearable for the tendon.
Tennis elbow or lateral epicondylitis is a condition where over-usage tendon injury occurs that connects the muscles of the forearm with the lateral epicondyle. It is commonly seen in people who indulge in racket sports along with other athletes.
Golfer’s elbow or medial epicondylitis is defined as the inflammation of the tendon which connects the forearm muscles with the bone on the inner side. This condition occurs due to repetitive arm movement and is commonly seen in golf players. Other than that it can be seen in individuals who perform repetitive arm movements.
Achilles’ tendonitis is the condition where inflammation of the tendon located over the backside of the leg occurs. This tendon is the strongest tendon of the body which helps an individual in jumping, walking or running. This condition can occur due to over usage, rupture or tearing of the tendon.
LLLT is advised for all these sports injuries. However, in the beginning, RICE protocol is advised where rest, icing, compression along elevation is performed on the injured area to relieve inflammation.
Other than that immobilization, physical therapy, anti-inflammatory medications are advised along with the LLLT therapy.
LLLT is a non-surgical and non-invasive procedure that removes pressure from the tendons and relieves pain. Laser therapy for sports injuries works best if they are treated during the acute stage rather than the chronic stage. It is one of the safest forms of electrotherapy which offers multiple benefits while treating soft tissue injury. It relieves pain, reduces inflammation and enhances tissue repair.
Watch Dr. Donovan comment on the benefits of laser treatments for sports injuries here.
Watch one of our patient testimonials at BioFlex Pakistan, where we treated a boy who had suffered from a chronic knee injury playing sports.
Due to the rapid increase in sports activities in the past decade, musculoskeletal diseases are highly prevalent among our society among athletes and physical workers.
Unfortunately with increased sports there comes the increased risk of sports injuries due to excessive training and intense exercise.
Laser therapy for sports injuries is completely safe without any major side effects due to which it can be easily utilized regularly. After reading the beneficial effects of LLLT, you can choose it if you are suffering from chronic sports injuries.
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