Cold laser therapy, or low-level laser therapy (LLLT), is a treatment that utilizes specific wavelengths of light to interact with tissue and to help accelerate the healing process. It can be used on patients suffering from a variety of acute and chronic conditions to help eliminate their pain, swelling, reduce spasms and increase functionality.
Cold laser therapy is effective, safe, drug-free, and non-invasive. Therefore, it is now very popular and is practiced as part of physical therapy around the world.
Maybe you have already heard about or even tried cold laser therapy, but do you know its history?
Early Discovery of Cold Laser Therapy
Endre Mester at Semmelweis University in Hungary first discovered the biological effects of low-level lasers. He is recognized by many people as the grandfather of laser therapy. In 1967, Mester wanted to test if laser radiation might cause malignant cells in mice. He shaved the dorsal hair, divided them into two groups, and gave laser treatment with a low powered ruby laser to one group. To his surprise, they did not get it, and the hair of the treated group grew back more quickly than the untreated group. He originally called this approach “laser bio-stimulation”.
Development of Cold Laser Therapy
Soon after the discovery of cold laser therapy, Mester applied his findings to human patients, using lasers to treat patients with skin ulcers.
In recent years, the scientific technology of light therapy has broadened to include light-emitting diodes and other light sources. The term “cold laser therapy” or “low-level laser therapy” has become widely recognized.
FDA Recognition of Cold Laser Therapy
The FDA, short for the Food and Drug Administration, is a federal agency of the Department of Health and Human Services. It is responsible for protecting public health by ensuring the safety, efficacy, and security of drugs, biological products, medical devices, food, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation.
The first experimental FDA clearance of Class 3B Lasers occurred in 2002, after a successful study for carpal tunnel syndrome on workers at General Motors. The laser that was used had power of 90mw at 830nm.
Best Cold Laser Devices on the Market
Up till now, there have been over 2,500 clinical studies on cold laser therapy published worldwide. Many of these are double-blinded, placebo-controlled, and have demonstrated the effectiveness of cold laser therapy.
Now it’s time to have your own cold laser device at home! MiraMate Cold Laser Wrist and Light Pad are some of the best cold laser devices for domestic use. Cold Laser Wrist has a good effect for treating blood diseases and rhinitis, while Light Pad is better for relieving acute and chronic pain. Also, they are very easy to use. You should definitely have a try!
