Clinically, Laser Therapy is :

As effective as NSAIDS in treating acute pain, but with no harmful side effects

Very effective at resolving inflammation

Safer, but equally as effective as injected steroids in treating some joint conditions

Effective in wound healing, especially chronic and suppressed-healing wounds

Effective in the regeneration of neural tissues

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Clinical Application of Laser Therapy

In clinical practice laser therapy has beneficial effects from immediately post-injury and throughout the healing process and rehabilitation to complete healing and return to full function :

Promotes fibroblast proliferation and mast cell degranulation

↑ tensile strength

↓ pain

↑ angiogenesis (growth of new blood vessels)

↑ alignment of collagen fibres

↑ synthesis of Type I collagen

↓ prevent oxidative stress and reduce fibrosis

↑ eg : healing of injured tendons