LED Light Therapy
Monochromatic light therapy can produce a multitude of physiological changes in the body as demonstrated in scientific studies.
Some physiological changes include:
1. Increasing the formation of new capillaries
2. Stimulating the production of collagen
3. Stimulating cytochrome oxidase, thus the release of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the major carrier of energy to all cells.
4. Increasing lymphatic activity, by doubling the flow of the lymph system
5. Increasing RNA and DNA synthesis
6. Reducing excitability of nervous tissue
7. Stimulating fibroblastic activity, important in connective tissue and collagen formation
8. Increasing phagocytosis, which is involved in the acquisition of nutrients for some cells, and in immune system it is
a major mechanism used to remove pathogens and cell debris.
9. Increasing cell temperature
10. Stimulating tissue granulation and connective projections, essential in the healing process
11. Stimulating acetylcholine production, associated with vasodilation
12. Stimulating cytochrome oxidase, the terminal enzyme in electron transport, and a reliable marker in neuron activity.
13. Triggering the release of nitric oxide (a potent vasodilator) from hemoglobin that aids healing
Scientists believe light quanta (photons) are absorbed by the skin and underlying tissue and stimulate biological changes
within the body referred to as photobiostimulation. However, the exact mechanism is not known. Research has shown
that monochromatic light increases oxygen and blood flow to tissue, accelerates wound healing, stimulates nerve function,
facilitates pain reduction, and provides muscle relaxation. Red mono-chromatic light speeds up certain metabolic processes
by increasing mitochondria activity. It changes the electrophysiological properties of cell membranes and activates certain
enzymes. Light therapy appears to be a trigger for cellular metabolism.
Light emitting diodes can deliver a concentrated dose of light energy to the tissues, with the most common wavelength used
being red and infrared. LEDs usually incorporate multiple diodes that deliver light energy in a diffuse pattern over a wide area.
It can penetrate human tissue to about 23 cm (9 inches) and can deliver more energy than a laser.
LED therapy has also been very effective in humans, with a variety of ailments responding successfully to treatment.
Some human conditions that have improved with LED therapy include:
1. Reduction in inflammation and swelling
2. Alleviation in inflammation and swelling
3. Benefiting vertebrae and muscle problems of the back
4. Alleviating muscle pain
5. Blue light has destroyed acitinic keratosis (pre-cancerous skin growths)
6. Blue light has put acne into remission in 80 percent of subjects by attacking bacteria
7. Relieving pain in 88 percent of patients with tendonitis, capsulitis, and myofascial pain
8. The U.S. Army has been using LEDs in cancer research
9. Successfully treated difficult wounds in diabetic patients
10. Relieving pain in fractures and bursitis
11. Prevention of oral mucositis, ulceration, and pain to bone marrows transplant patients undergoing chemotherapy
12. Enhancing wound healing, especially non-healing wounds
13. Healing skin conditions 200 percent faster with red light
14. Reducing chronic pain
15. Reducing chronic inflammation
16. Fast-growing brain tumors responded to longer wavelength therapy (728nm-680nm)
CONCLUSION:
Light Therapy (laser and LED's) has been successfully used in Europe and and Asia for many decades
for pre and post-surgical inflammation and pain, as well as treatment with or without drug therapy for many
medical conditions. It has proved an easy, safe, effective and affordable system of treatment. NASA and the
University of Wisconsin Medical Center have recently popularized this methodology in the United States.
Many things make light therapy applicable for third world countries where there is no or minimal electricity nor
sanitary conditions. LED's use about 85% less electricity than light bulbs and have a ten year or longer life span,
making them easy to run off solar panels and batteries. The unit can be wiped clean with alcohol or a disinfectant.
There is nothing to swallow, no cutting and no pain involved in treatment.
CONCLUSION:
Light Therapy (laser and LED's) has been successfully used in Europe and and Asia for many decades
for pre and post-surgical inflammation and pain, as well as treatment with or without drug therapy for many
medical conditions. It has proved an easy, safe, effective and affordable system of treatment. NASA and the
University of Wisconsin Medical Center have recently popularized this methodology in the United States.
Many things make light therapy applicable for third world countries where there is no or minimal electricity nor
sanitary conditions. LED's use about 85% less electricity than light bulbs and have a ten year or longer life span,
making them easy to run off solar panels and batteries. The unit can be wiped clean with alcohol or a disinfectant.
There is nothing to swallow, no cutting and no pain involved in treatment. LED Light Therapy
For more information please follow the link:
http://www.lightsoundtechnology.com/light-therapy-products-for-pain-relief
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