What is laser biostimulation?
Treatment with laser radiation is a safe method of physical therapy that causes regenerative processes in tissues. The treatments are absolutely painless, which is why they can be used for both chronic and subacute and acute conditions.
The laser biostimulation, called low-level laser therapy, uses devices that generate laser radiation in the visible and infrared range, whose power is in the range of 1 to 500 mW. In the case of biostimulation laser therapy (LLLT), the likelihood of side effects is very low.
During the treatment procedure, the tissue temperature increases by less than 0.5 degrees Celsius. Lasers generating radiation of 500-760 nm in length are used to irradiate tissues located shallow under the skin, while in deeper located diseases the tissue is irradiated with 800-950 nm of infrared radiation.
Treatment parameters are adapted to specific disease entities, and the effectiveness of treatments depends on their appropriate adjustment. Different radiation wavelengths and energy doses are used for various conditions. In laser biostimulation, neither too little nor too much energy will bring the desired results.
Among the treatment parameters affecting the course and results of treatment, it is also important to choose the appropriate pulse frequency.
Modern devices are often equipped with Treatment Encyclopedias. The devices can also be operated using individually set parameters in manual mode.
The use of the Encyclopedia, in case of doubt about the selection of parameters, allows you to be sure that the treatment will be carried out with the highest possible efficiency.
How does laser biostimulation help patients?
Low-level laser radiation has an analgesic, antiedematous and anti-inflammatory effect.
Laser biostimulation has been used for years in rheumatology and physical therapy. This method is especially recommended for hard-to-heal wounds, ulcers and in the treatment of pain. The effectiveness of treatments is confirmed by the tests. Among the types of therapy using a low-level laser you can find treatments called laserpuncture – a treatment involving the stimulation of biologically active points by means of laser beams. Laserpuncture, performed thanks to a specially designed optical fiber, does not cause pain, complications or perforation of the skin and of other patient’s tissues.
Low-level laser therapy has the following effects:
Antiedematous
Anti-inflammatory
Improving microcirculation
Accelerating tissue reconstruction
Stimulating immune processes
In addition, the effect of using laser biostimulation is, among others, increased endorphin level, increased sodium-potassium pump activity, increased ATP, DNA and RNA synthesis, more efficient absorption of lymphoedema, increased phagocytosis and angiogenesis, and increased number of mitochondria in a cell (faster cell metabolism)
Indications for the use of laser biostimulation are such diseases as:
Degenerative joint changes
Degenerative spine changes
Neuralgia
Subacute and chronic conditions of tissues
Subacute and chronic conditions of joints
Bedsores, ulcers and hematomas
Lateral epicondylitis
Gout
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Muscle pain due to injury
Calcaneal spur
Fractures, sprains, dislocations
Nerve paralysis
Hard-to-heal wounds
Treatments using the beneficial properties of lasers are currently used, among others, in dermatology, dentistry, sports medicine and cosmetology.
PhysioGo Lite Laser – benefits for the patient
Laser applicators – huge therapeutic possibilities
Clinical studies and years of experience in the field of laser therapy applications have demonstrated the effectiveness of this therapy for the appropriate wavelengths. The so-called “therapeutic window” has been defined. It is a range of wavelengths from 650 nm to 1200 nm. PhysioGo.Lite Laser by cooperation with all applicators available in the ASTAR offer: point probes, scanning laser applicator, cluster laser applicator, stimulates tissues with a wavelength of 660 nm (R) – superficial effect and 808 nm (IR) therapy of deeply located tissues. In addition to the wavelength, an important parameter is also the applicator power. The therapist working with PhysioGo.Lite Laser in combination with CL-1800 (cluster laser applicator) has available a power of up to 1800 mW.
In addition, the use of a scanning laser applicator makes it possible to perform treatments on large surfaces while using simultaneously R and IR radiation. Three different sources of laser radiation available in the ASTAR company’s offer may be connected to the PhysioGo.Lite Laser unit.
Safety first – self-test procedure
The device software allows you to perform the self-test procedure each time it is turned on. It is a current control of the device’s operational status, thanks to which PhysioGo.Lite Laser is a safe tool in the hands of a physiotherapist. After completing the self-test, the display shows the information about the readiness for operation of the accessories connected to the device. Always before the start of treatment procedures, the device automatically conducts a laser radiation power test. In addition, the user can carry out a point probe power measurement test at any time, which is an additional functional advantage.
Medical devices require annual periodic inspections. To meet these requirements, PhysioGo.Lite Laser gives the opportunity to save the date of the next inspection review. After the deadline, the device will automatically remind the user to carry out the necessary inspection. Like all ASTAR brand products, the device meets the requirements of the Medical Device Directive.
Benefits for the physiotherapist
Home Healthcare therapy
In medical facilities providing services for patients with limited mobility or home healthcare environmental therapy PhysioGo. Lite Laser will work perfectly thanks to its dimensions, light weight and a dedicated PRO bag which holds the device with its accessories. Additionally, it is possible to expand the device functionality with a battery module. It allows the device to work up to 4 hours without connection to a power source.
Modernity and ergonomics
The PhysioGo.Lite Laser unit is equipped with a 5-inch color display and a touch panel. The laser may be operated in manual or program mode. The applied innovative changes in the software make the device operation very intuitive. What’s more, the device automatically calculates the duration of the treatment in relation to: power, dose, frequency and the area of the therapeutic field. At any time, the user can check the statistics of performed procedures and the working time of individual laser sources of low level laser therapy.
STAND BY mode
PhysioGo.Lite Laser equipped with a battery module, has the possibility to turn on the battery saving mode. After selecting the appropriate option in the service menu, the device will go into STAND BY mode after a specified period of laser inactivity.
Dedicated mode for optical fiber applicators
In the case of point probes, the use of optical fibers applicators significantly increases the therapeutic possibilities of the device. PhysioGo.Lite Laser has a special mode implemented in the unit software that guarantees the reliability of parameters during therapy. Thanks to this, the device can be successfully used in laser puncture or laser therapy treatments in ENT.
Treatment encyclopedia – predefined therapeutic procedures
175 built-in treatment programs illustrated by the treatment encyclopedia have been created to optimally adapt the parameters of low level laser therapy to the diseases of patients undergoing treatment. The therapist can choose a specific therapy from the device’s memory by searching for the name of the appropriate disease entity or use a division into fields such as: Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, Aesthetic Medicine, Rheumatology, Neurology, Dermatology, and Angiology. The user has the ability to create and save up to 200 own treatment programs in the PhysioGo.Lite Laser unit memory. The device also has predefined laser programs – 8 Nogier’s acupuncture programs and 30 Voll’s acupuncture programs.
Physiogo Lite Laser
PhysioGo.Lite Laser is the latest low level laser therapy device in the offer of ASTAR company. Its unique design and applied protection concepts ensure patient safety during therapy. The compact size of the laser makes it an ideal device for physiotherapy centers and for home healthcare environmental therapy.
Detailed technical specification
Features
product code : A-UL-AST-PLL
5 inch color display with touch panel
1 independent treatment channels
manual mode
disease entities selected by name or medical field
preset treatment programs database
user-defined programs database
favorite programs
possibility of program names edition
encyclopedia describing the treatment methodology
statistics of performed treatment procedures
buzzer sound volume regulation
STAND BY mode
battery (optional accessory)
battery saving mode (option)
Preset treatment programs
175 built-in treatment programs, including:
39 IR point probe programs
18 R point probe programs
8 programs with Nogier frequency
30 programs with Voll frequency
54 cluster laser applicator programs
26 program sequences for scanning laser applicators
200 user configurable programs
favorite programs
General technical parameters
dimensions 25 x 27 x 16,5 cm
device weight 3 kg
battery type (option) Li-ion
battery capacity (option) 2100 mAh
power supply 100-240V, 50/60Hz
Laser therapy
operation with applicators: scanning laser, cluster laser and point probes
emission mode: continuous and pulse
adjustment of laser radiation power
duty factor
possibility of automatic treatment procedure repetition
automatic laser radiation power test
automatic calculation of time relative to treatment parameters - dose, power, duty factor, treatment area
three modes of treatment field irradiation in scanning laser applicators
dedicated modes for cooperation with optical fiber applicators
optical fiber applicators for laserpuncture and ENT applications
pilot beam indicating the application site
Laser therapy technical parameters
laser device class 3B
treatment timer 1 s - 100 minutes
Laser therapy parameters - biostimulation laser point probes
red light laser wavelength 660 nm
maximum power of red light probes 80 mW
infrared laser wavelength 808 nm
maximum power of infrared probes 400 mW
power regulation 25%, 50%, 75%, 100%
pulse mode frequency 1 - 5000 Hz
duty factor in pulse mode 10 - 90%, pulse 50 us
Laser therapy parameters - scanning laser applicator
scanning laser applicator wavelength 808 & 660 nm
maximum power 450 & 100 mW
power regulation 50%, 100%
pulse mode frequency 1 - 5000 Hz
duty factor for pulse mode 75%
Laser therapy parameters - cluster laser applicator
wavelength 4x 808 nm & 5x 660 nm
maximum power 4x 400 mW & 5x 40 mW
power regulation 50%, 100%
pulse mode frequency 1 - 5000 Hz
duty factor in pulse mode 10 - 90%