Laser Therapy

Are you searching for non-invasive pain relief in Surrey? ARKA Physiotherapy offers cutting edge laser therapy services with goals of pain relief, healing, and recovery. Using focused light energy, our team is able to treat many conditions from sports injuries and chronic pain to help patients return to their daily activities. 

How Laser Therapy is Performed

Laser therapy typically involves the following steps:

Assessment

Before we start laser therapy, your physiotherapist assesses your case history and current condition to confirm laser therapy is the most appropriate course of treatment.

Preparation

We clean the therapy area to ensure the laser light can penetrate and/or reach the desired depth.

Positioning

We put you in a comfortable position to facilitate the therapist reaching the treatment site.

Application

With a handheld laser device, your physiotherapist delivers target light energy to the treatment area. The sensation described is warmth or a tingling sensation with complete lack of pain.

Length of Session

The length of each laser therapy session usually is 10-30 minutes. This can vary depending on the condition being treated. Your therapist will develop a course of treatment based on the extent of your symptoms and the rate of progress.

What to Expect From Laser Therapy

During laser therapy, you can expect:

  • Comfortable Experience

    Laser therapy is most commonly reported as a painless and relaxing experience

  • Fast Results

    Many patients report a noticeable difference in their level of discomfort and increased range of motion after the first session.

  • No Downtime:

    Residents of Surrey love our laser therapy because there is no downtime after the treatment.

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When Laser Therapy Is Recommended

laser therapy is commonly used to support recovery, reduce discomfort, and promote tissue repair in a variety of situations, including:

  • Persistent Pain and Discomfort: Laser therapy can help reduce pain and improve daily function by supporting the body’s natural healing processes.
  • Sports and Activity-Related Injuries: For sprains, strains, tendon irritation, and other soft tissue injuries, laser therapy may help accelerate recovery and support a faster return to activity.
  • Recovery After Procedures: Laser therapy can assist with reducing swelling, managing discomfort, and encouraging tissue healing during the recovery process.
  • Tissue Repair and Recovery: By stimulating circulation and cellular activity, laser therapy can support the healing of damaged tissues and aid the recovery process.
  • Muscle and Joint Conditions: Laser therapy is often used to address issues affecting muscles, joints, and connective tissues, helping improve mobility and reduce discomfort.

Conditions Treated by Laser Therapy

Chronic pain– assisting the healing process

Sports/activity-related injuries– sprains/strains, inflammation of tendons

Post Procedure– improving healing of damaged tissue

Healing of tissue– stimulating tissue healing

Muscle and joint problems- increasing range of motion and reducing pain

Musculoskeletal pain – back pain, neck pain, joint pain (e.g. osteoarthritis)

Tendonitis- tennis elbow, rotator cuff tendonitis

Sports injuries – sprains, strains, ligament injuries

Chronic Pain Conditions– fibromyalgia, chronic migraines, neuropathic pain

Wound Healing – slow healing wounds, helping the process of new tissue growth

Post-surgery– helping to control pain and promote healing of the surgical wound

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Benefits of Laser Therapy

Non-invasive: This therapy is safe, with no surgery, no risk, and decreased pain

Pain and comfort support: This therapy helps to manage pain and discomfort, and increases comfort levels.

Fast recovery: This therapy speeds up the healing process of the body.

Eased Mobility: This therapy increases movement, flexibility, and overall comfort of the body.

Minimal Side Effects: This therapy is safe and recommended for most.

Laser therapy is commonly used as part of a physiotherapy treatment plan to support recovery, mobility, and overall physical function.

At ARKA Physiotherapy, a range of evidence-based treatment options, including laser therapy, are available to help individuals work toward their rehabilitation goals. 

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FAQ's

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of laser therapy in physiotherapy?

Laser therapy is used for the control of pain & inflammation & the stimulation of tissue healing. This therapy is used for the treatment of pain associated with musculoskeletal disorders and sports injuries, tendonitis & post surgery recovery in our Surrey clinic.

Laser therapy is a painless procedure. Patients feel a mild, gentle warmth and/or a tingling sensation.

A session of laser therapy at our Surrey clinic typically lasts 10-30 minutes, depending on the patient’s condition.

This is dependent on your condition, its severity and your individual response to therapy.

 There is no downtime after a laser therapy session. You are able to perform your normal daily activities after the session.