Sports Medicine & Wellness

Class IV lasers uses:

-Reduces inflammation.

-30-50% pain reduction in 2 visits on average.

-Increases range of motion.

-Increases blood flow.

A Class IV laser, often referred to as a high-power laser, is used in a variety of therapeutic settings, particularly in the field of physical therapy, dentistry, and wound healing. These lasers typically have an output power greater than 500 milliwatts (mW), and their therapeutic applications are primarily due to their ability to penetrate deeper into tissues compared to lower-power lasers.

Stimulate Cytochrome C

• The primary target for the photobiomodulation process is the Cytochrome C complex, which is found in the inner membrane of the cell mitochondria. Cytochrome C is a vital component of the electron transport chain that drives cellular metabolism.

Increase Production of ATP (Energy)

• As light is absorbed by Cytochrome C oxidase (COX), it stimulates the electron transport chain to increase the production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) within the mitochondria. When tissue is damaged, the production of ATP in the cell is impaired which slows down the metabolism of the cell as a protective mechanism. PBM helps restore the oxidative process which helps restore normal cellular function.

Increase NO and ROS Activity

• In addition to ATP, laser stimulation also produces free nitric oxide (NO) and modulates reactive oxygen species (ROS). NO is a powerful vasodilator and an important cellular signaling molecule involved in many physiological processes. ROS have been shown to affect many important physiological signaling pathways including the inflammatory response. Together, increased NO and improved ROS levels provide an environment for faster signaling, resulting in decreased inflammation.

Restore Cellular Energy Balance

• PBM helps restore normal cellular function which helps prevent apoptosis (cell death). This helps reduce inflammation, edema, and hastens the tissue repair process.