The benefit of light as a healing therapy was recognized by Greek Olympians who splke of the beneficial effects of sunlight on performance and well being. Albert Einstein supposed that harnessing light would be a revolutionary tool for mankind. Laser therapy is an enhancement and harnessing of light. Lasers perform everything from delicate eye surgery to vaporization of tissue. "MicroLightLaser" is a newly FDA cleared laser device which does not damage tissues but actually helps them heal. Treatment with this kind of "cold" laser is called Low level Laser Therapy (LLLT). An aerobic exercise program or a plan of brisk walking can improve muscle tone and help you avoid strains, sprains, and other activity-restricting health problems.

In the same way that skin has photoreceptivity to sunlight and becomes tanned after exposure other types of cells and structures in the body contain photoreceptors. The MicroLightLaser™ can penetrate these tissues up to a maximum depth of 5 centimeters (2 inches). MicroLightLaser™ produces laser energy at an invisible wavelength of 830 nanometers. This precise power and wavelength actuallly penetrates into areas of inflammation, pain and swelling to help the body heal faster. When the target areas receive this lowevel laser therapy (LLLT), they are immediately and positively affected through a process called photo-biostimulation. Simply put, MicroLightLaser™ therapy increases cellular activity within damaged tissue promoting accelerated recovery time.

2. Question: What is LASER Light?
Answer: LASER is an acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation.

3. Question: What does radiation mean when you are speaking of Lasers?
Answer: "Radiation" is often misinterpreted since it is also used to describe radioactive materials and ionized radiation. The use of the word "radiation" in terms of laser light is merely an expression of energy transmission.

4. Question: What is a joule?
Answer: A joule is a measure of energy generated by laser.

5. Question: What are the biological effects of laser light emitted from LLLT devices such as MicrolightLaser®?

Answer:
• Increased cell metabolism
• Simulated cell growth
• Cell regeneration
• Increased tissue activity
• Anti-inflammatory
• Edema reduction
• Reduced fibrous tissue formation
• Stimulated nerve function
• Collagen deposition

6. Question: What is the key effect LLLT has on the cell?
Answer: Increased metabolism.

7. Question: What is LLLT?
Answer: Low Level Laser Therapy is the new internationally accepted term for - biostimulation with low energy lasers in order to achieve therapeutic desired effects.

8. Question: What is the definition of Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT)?
Answer: Laser treatment in which energy output is low enough so that the temperature of the treated' tissue does not rise above 98.6 F- normal body temperature.

9. Question: Who are the pioneers of low level laser therapy?
Answer: The first systemic scientific research on the biological effects of low level laser was conducted by the late Professor Endre Mester of the Semmelweis Medical University in Budapest, Hungary, 1966"

10. Question: What are the most common laser types in LLLT?
Answer: Helium-Neon (HeNe) - visible, red Gallium-Arsenide (GaAs) - invisible, infrared Gallium-Aluminum-Arsenide (GaAIAs) - invisible, infrared.

IMPORTANT: LLLT should not be used directly in the eyes, over the Thyroid gland, over a pregnant uterus, or over a known cancer. Please contact us for a full discussion of known contra-indications.

11. Question: What are the contra indications for LLLT?
Answer: Patients with pacemakers, pregnancy, labile epilepsy, and cancer.

12. Question: What is the difference between HeNe (visible red) lasers and invisible, infrared lasers?
Answer: HeNe lasers penetrate the skin poorly, therefore are more suitable for superficial (skin and mucosal) lesions, superficial muscle and connective tissue injuries. Infrared lasers, such as MicrolightLaser® penetrate deeper and are suitable for both superficial and deeper lesions.

13. Question: What is the wavelength of the MicrolightLaser®?
Answer: 830 nanometers

14. What is the power level of the MicrolightLaser®?
Answer: 30 milliwatts x 3