Frequently Asked Questions about Low Level Laser Therapy
Q. What is Low Level Laser Therapy?
A. Light or photon energy with the unique property of being able to penetrate up to two inches below the skin surface causing an increase in cellular metabolism with no tissue damage whatsoever.
Q. What is Low Level Laser being used to treat?
A. Low Level Laser is being used to treat a variety of painful and inflamed conditions of the soft tissues and joints such as carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, back pain, sports injuries.
Q. Why did my doctor recommend low level lasery therapy?
A. Dr. Wise is one of a limited number of doctors in the country using this laser treatment at the current time. You may have a condition that he feels falls within the criteria of being an acceptable candidate for this therapy.
Q. Will I feel anything?
A. No. The therapy is painless and totally non-invasive.
Q. Is Low Level Laser Therapy Safe?
A. Yes. The FDA has ruled that the therapy is safe. The only warning is for use directly in the eye.
Q. Is the laser FDA approved?
A. Yes. the laser was approved on Feb 11, 2002. The Chatanooga Group has spent millions of dollars to develop their state of the art laser to meet FDA standards.
