STAR Health is proud to provide the latest technology and highest level of pain relief with the LightForce® XLi Deep Tissue Therapy Laser.
Laser therapy is a proven, surgery-free, drug-free option for individuals suffering from both acute and chronic pain.
Treatments are fast, safe, and painless. Most patients see results in 4 to 8 treatment sessions, and patients can expect notable pain relief, with the effects lasting longer after each treatment.
Laser therapy is clinically proven to reduce pain and inflammation associated with many common musculoskeletal and conditions, such back and neck pain, bursitis, arthritis, tendonitis, nerve pain, and plantar fasciitis. Laser therapy is endorsed by many professional clinical organizations, including the World Health Organization (WHO), American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), and the International Association for the Study of Pain(IASP®) with over 3,000 research studies having been conducted in the field.
The specific Laser treatment offered by STAR Health, LightForce® XLi Deep Tissue Therapy Laser, is FDA cleared, the most popular model of its kind -- utilized by over 250 pro, college, and Olympic sports teams. This amazing technology STAR Health is proud to offer our patients represents a great advance in medical technology.
What is laser therapy?
Laser therapy is a medical treatment that uses focused light to stimulate an awe inspiring process within cells called photobiomodulation or PBM. Laser therapy treatments must be administered directly to skin, as clothing or topical dressings interfere with delivering light to tissues beneath the skin.
During PBM, the light interaction triggers a biological cascade of events, leading to an increase in cellular metabolism and a decrease in both pain and inflammation. These events, in turn, accelerate the healing process. At STAR Health our light force laser therapy is FDA cleared, enabling patients to have an alternative to drug and surgical treatments for pain relief.
What does it feel like?
Patients will feel a soothing warmth as the therapy is administered. Many patients receiving light force laser treatments report enjoying the experience, especially when the massage ball treatment head is used to deliver what is often referred to as a “laser massage”. Patient receiving treatments with high powered lasers also frequently report a rapid decrease in pain. For someone suffering from chronic pain, this effect can be particular pronounced.
How long do treatments last?
STAR Health uses a light force laser which is the most powerful deep tissue infrared technology available. Consequently treatment times are short, from 4 to 15 minutes – – depending on the size, depth, and chronicity of the condition being treated. High power lasers are able to deliver a lot of energy in a small amount of time, allowing therapeutic dosages to be achieved rapidly.
How many treatments will I need?
Patients generally see results after 4 to 8 treatments. Dr. Fortin will develop specific plans of care based on your diagnosis, and the tissues that are involved. Chronic conditions often require more therapy than acute ones.
