Why does Laser Therapy work?

Laser therapy began to be utilized in Eastern Europe in the early 1960's.  Since then, scientists all over the world have conducted thousands of studies and clinical trials on the use of laser therapy both in vivo and in vitro.  While the majority of studies have concentrated on the biological, practical effects of laser therapy, many have attempted to explain the photo-biological methods behind the results.

 An interesting theoretical model has to do with the increased production of ATP (adenosine triphosphate), observed in many clinical trials. ATP acts as fuel for the cell and is produced by the mitochondrion, often referred to as the power plant of the cell. The mitochondrion has an inner membrane of large relative area, folded into a very tiny space. The surface of the membrane is packed with mushroom-shaped antenna-pigments that are receptive to photon energy – light. The mitochondrion utilizes this photon energy and transforms it into another kind of energy: ATP.    

WHAT HAPPENS?

• ATP production is increased

• Cell proliferation accelerates

• Cell membrane potential normalizes

• Local concentration of lymphocytes, leucocytes and other immune enhancing cells multiplies

• Collagen formation is accelerated

• Growth of granulation tissue intensifies

• Fibroblast activity increases

• Microcirculation is enhanced

• Edemas are reduced

• Release of endorphins is induced