Physiotherapist, MScPT
Encompass is one of the few Laser Therapy centers in Calgary with a Class 4 Laser. Our Cube 4 K-Laser is one of the strongest lasers currently on the market. With up to 20 Watts of power, this Class 4 Laser can penetrate deeper than standard lasers, delivering a higher dose of laser light in a shorter amount of time. When compared to a typical Class 3B laser, the Cube 4 creates up to 40 times more power, which eliminates inflammation and can reduce pain, sometimes instantly.
Our deep tissue laser delivers 4 different wavelengths into the area at once (660nm, 800n, 905nm, 970n). These specific red and near-infrared wavelengths of laser light are used to induce a photochemical reaction within the damaged cells.
Laser therapy triggers the body’s own healing system to deliver water, oxygen, and nutrients to the damaged area. At the same time, infrared light increases metabolic activity within damaged cells, increasing the production of ATP and facilitating faster tissue repair. As a result of these cellular changes, laser therapy helps reduce inflammation and spasm, accelerate tissue healing, increase circulation, and eliminate pain.
The treatment is painless, but unlike other forms of laser therapy, you may actually feel the heat from our high-powered deep tissue laser. Laser therapy has been found to be effective in reducing pain and promoting faster recovery for many acute conditions such as ligament sprains, bruising, muscle strains, fractures, and chronic conditions such as tendinopathies, and repetitive strain injuries.
Disc herniations can cause excruciating pain in the low back and into the leg. Class 4 Laser can help speed disc healing, but also relieves nerve pain. Laser is an extremely useful tool used by our physiotherapists and chiropractors for disc injuries.
Ankle sprains cause significant pain and swelling, both of which can be relieved with deep tissue laser. Our Laser helps reduce swelling, quiet nerve pain, and speed up the healing process significantly.
Class 4 Laser has been shown in studies to accelerate bone healing after a fracture by 60%. It increases osteoblast activity, which are the cells that create new bone. Deep tissue laser can help facilitate a fast and complete fracture resolution.
Tennis elbow causes significant inflammation and changes to the boney insertion of the extensor muscles. Laser helps reduce the swelling, but also causes cellular changes at the elbow to promote faster healing. The cells heal faster, and the pain is reduced with just a few sessions of laser therapy.
Sciatica can be caused by a few different sources, but all lead to throbbing or burning pain into the leg. The most common cause is piriformis syndrome. Regardless of the cause, deep tissue laser is crucial in reducing swelling and improving circulation. In combination with active release techniques, deep tissue laser can quickly resolve most causes of sciatica.
Laser works on all types of tendinitis, including but not limited to inflammation of the Biceps, Rotator Cuff Muscles, Patellar Tendon, Achilles tendon, and can help treat De Quervain's tenosynovitis.
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Class 4 Laser therapy is painless. Most people experience slight warmth during Laser treatment and usually is very relaxing & soothing. Very rarely, if you feel a very hot sensation or discomfort during the treatment, you let your provider know right away and they will immediately stop the treatment.
The laser energy is delivered through the skin to the injured area. Your body absorbs the energy and converts it into heat or mechanical energy. The body’s normal healing process takes over and repair results occur at a faster rate than occurs with conventional therapies.
Laser therapy is a pain-free and safe treatment used to reduce pain, reduce inflammation, reduce muscle spasms, promote the healing process, and provide comfort.
Class 4 Laser Therapy is useful for a wide range of conditions. These include injuries to bones, tendons, and ligaments (sprains, fractures), joint problems (arthritis, dislocations), back pain and disc problems, skin problems (wounds and burns), muscle strains/tears, and conditions such as Plantar Fascitis, Tennis elbow, Golfer’s elbow, Rotator cuff tendinitis.
Laser therapy is incorporated into Chiropractic and Physiotherapy treatments along with the other treatment methods to help promote healing and decrease pain. There is no extra charge for Laser treatment.
Encompass Sports Therapy employs all-in-one pricing, meaning that if our therapist uses the Deep Tissue Laser, Shockwave Therapy, Active Release, Taping, and Needling, the patient still pays the same price.
Licensed health practitioners who perform Class 4 Laser Therapy in our clinics are Chiropractors and Physiotherapists.
Laser therapy is a safe and effective therapy that is Health Canada cleared for the temporary relief of pain and reduction of symptoms associated with mild arthritis and muscle pain. Adverse effects from Laser therapy are usually very rare and temporary.
Adverse effects from laser therapy may occur from multiple causes including hypersensitivity, pre-existing health conditions, thermal effects, excessive pressure from probe, and laser over-stimlulation. Always wear safety glasses provided to avoid direct exposure to eyes.
There are a few conditions in which Laser Therapy is not advised to use. Those conditions include active infection, malignant carcinoma, certain blood disorder, and skin with tattos on it, to name a few.
