What is LASER?


LASER stands for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. Light and luminous energy are of vital importance in the development of organic matter, light is life. Light is made of energetic particles called photons, when these are free its vibrations activate the particles of organic matter. LASER is an advanced state of light that develops when an atom is excited and produces photons.



   What are the main characteristics of LASER?

	Directionality, light is emitted in a concentrated and polarized manner.
	Monochrome property. Light is emitted in one color this depends on the bandwidth of the medium used.
	Coherency, this property is essential to LASER radiation because photons vibrate at the same frequency.
	Brightness, this is because of the luminance density of LASER radiation.

   How does LASER interact?

The irradiation of LASER in living tissue produces stimulation in the cellular membrane. The polarization of the cellular membrane allows an ionic exchange that produces an increase in the cellular metabolism. The stimulation increases the cellular vibration from two to six times the normal rate. This explains the quick and optimal results in the regeneration of tissue a quality that is excellent for the treatment of arthrosis.

Focusing on pain, laser acts in two fronts: it stimulates the nervous terminals and balances the flow of afferent fibers. This results in an analgesic effect.

Summarizing, we can say that the irradiations of LASER, applied in suitable doses, have an analgesic effect that stimulates all cellular processes and regenerates tissues. This harmonizes all energetic exchanges in the cell structural level. Correct irradiation on the epidermis produces the following effects:

	Increase in cellular regeneration.
	Better absorption of the interstitial fluid.
	Increase in collagen.
	Increase in the number of functional blood vessels.
	Increased strength in muscles.
	Reestablishes damaged tissue recovering its functionality.

It has been demonstrated that LASER therapy is more effective when done in consecutive sessions.

   What medical fields is LASER used?

Antalgic gait therapy, traumatology, physical therapy, dermatology, rheumatology, sport medicine, geriatrics and orthopedics.

   What pathologies does it treat?

Acne, Arthrosis, muscular contractions, burns, lumbago, ulcers, etc...

   How often are therapies administered?

Depends on the pathology but it will generally be between 10 to 15 sessions.