Author : Kristine Curl
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (131 download)
Book Synopsis Light and Laser Therapy: General Practical Recommendations for Laser Therapy in Clinical Settings by : Kristine Curl
Download or read book Light and Laser Therapy: General Practical Recommendations for Laser Therapy in Clinical Settings written by Kristine Curl and published by . This book was released on 2021-02-23 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Laser therapy uses a process called photobiomodulation. Photons enter the tissue and interact with the cytochrome c complex within mitochondria. This interaction triggers a biological cascade of events that leads to an increase in cellular metabolism and a decrease in both pain and inflammation. Unlike medications, laser therapy reduces pain without undesirable side effects. The book is supported by over 130 images, as well as various tables, all of which help to easily depict and utilize recommended ways of addressing various conditions and regions of the body, including its internal structures. This book contains: First, we begin with a summary of the history and science of lasers, including the foundations of their design, mechanisms of action, and precautions to be aware of during their application. Second, we proceed with general practical recommendations for laser therapy in clinical settings, including suggestions on both dosage and treatment time using various types of lasers. Third, we introduce the acupuncture meridian system, with many of its classical points and point groups represented, along with indications on when to treat many of them. Fourth, we address the musculoskeletal system based on two options The Fifth chapter is offered experimentally, based on the promising