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[lAsER tHERAPY] Therapeutic Laser Specifications Specifications can help you understand how one laser might be expected to perform when compared with another. There are many parameters to consider. The partial list that follows covers some of the most important. These definitions are presented as general guidelines, and may not be scientifically precise. Wavelength. The color of the emitted light specified in nanometers (nm). Research has shown that different light colors interact with tissue differently. Specifically, lasers emitting light toward the infrared end of the spectrum tend to be better suited for treating hard tissue such as bone, while those emitting light in the red region are better suited for soft tissue such as muscle. All other things being equal, lasers in the infrared range will penetrate hard tissue better. Within a color range, there is no research that shows that light of one wavelength is more effective than another. For example, both 660nm and 635nm wavelengths are in the red region but, if identical in all other ways, both are equally effective. For example, a 660nm laser is in the red range, an 808nm laser is in the nearinfrared range, and a 904nm laser is in the infrared range. Power density. Total power output divided by the area illuminated by the light, typically specified in watts per centimeter squared. This is the driving power behind the emitted light. All other things being equal, lasers with higher power density levels can be expected to penetrate further. Energy output. The therapeutic effect delivered by the device, typically specified in Joules per unit of time. All other things being equal, lasers with higher energy output levels can be expected to treat more quickly than those with lower energy output. Knowing your laser’s energy output will allow you to plan your treatment dosage. For example, if you read a study that says “50 Joules of infrared laser light was shown to be effective in 90 percent of cases,” and you know that your infrared laser emits 10 Joules per minute, you will need to treat for five minutes to duplicate the conditions of the study. Laser therapy is gaining traction as a preferred treatment modality for clients in pain. And it was approved by the APTA last year as an effective modality. Including this treatment in your offerings can bring a new level of service to your practice. n resource Tuner, J., & Hode, L. (2010). The New Laser Therapy Handbook. Grangesburg, Sweden: Prima Books. Partnering with Industry • Job Analysis • Pre-employment Screens • Return-to-Work Screens 22 ADVANCE for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine www.ergoscience.com Cathy Ulrich is director of education for Integrated Laser Therapies, Fort Collins, CO. She also maintains a full-time physical therapy practice where she has used lasers extensively for more than six years. Visit www.integratedlasertherapies.com www.advanceweb.com/pt For more information on lasers, visit www.advanceweb.com/PT • Ergonomics • Functional Evaluations • Impairment Ratings 205-879-6447
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