Many questions regarding K-laser treatments are answered below.

      How long has laser therapy been utilized in pain management?

Laser therapy has been used in Europe for over 30 years.
   
     What is the power of most laser therapy devices on the market?

Laser therapy devices are class III lasers or “cold” lasers.  Their power ranges are in the range of 5 milliwatts to 500 milliwatts.  The K-laser is a high-powered therapy device ranging upto 6000 milliwatts; however, the K-laser is power adjustable from 100 milliwatts to 6000 milliwatts allowing for a wide range of treatment protocols. This power and penetration of the K-Laser system is not attainable with cold laser devices.

     How many laser sessions are necessary?

Usually ten to fifteen sessions are sufficient to achieve a treatment goal.  These sessions may be scheduled at two to three times per week for short duration treatment, or one to two treatments per week with longer treatment protocols.

     Are there any safety risks associated with Class IV laser therapy?

The Class IV high powered K-Laser is extremely safe provided it is applied by a K-Laser certified, properly trained professional. However, it is not used over the eyes due to the sensitivity of the retina; therefore, all patients wear protective safety glasses during the treatment.

     Is there any pain or side effects associated with Class IV laser therapy?

The K-Laser should be painless and have no side effects when applied by a K-Laser certified, properly trained professional. During treatment, the patient experiences a gentle warming effect, and at many times a profound feeling of relaxation.

    Some patients tell that they feel heat even if they are treated with high power Laser emission. Is Laser Therapy based on thermal effects?

The primary mechanism of laser therapy is photobiomodulation. Thermal effects are one component of high power laser therapy; however the stimulation of cells and tissue repair is based on scientific research that has demonstrated positive physiological effects of infrared wavelengths on cellular organelles and electron chain molecules.

     Can’t the same therapeutic effects be achieved with a noncoherent light source?

Coherence of laser has a greater penetration ability and higher therapeutic value than noncoherent light, although wavelengths specific to photobiomodulation will provide a therapeutic application regardless of the source. The K-laser therapy system however provides high-power laser in specific wavelengths that dramatically decrease treatment times and improve deep tissue penetration. Faster treatment time is a great benefit to the busy practitioner.