The most common laser mistakes – #4
Every year more research comes out on when to use laser therapy, which parameters have superior effects. Changes in power, wavelength, frequency, and total dosage can make significant changes in outcomes.
In one study, athletes were treated with laser therapy in four different situations: before working out with placebo after, before and after working out, after working out with placebo before, and placebo both before and after working out. Researchers found that athletes increased their endurance when they were treated both before and after working out. Strength, on the other hand, was built the fastest when athletes were treated before exercise and had the placebo after.
With so much that can be done with lasers, let’s make sure you’re doing everything right. Ready for the fourth most common mistake I see in laser treatment?
The #4 the most common laser mistakes covers dosing.
Using the wrong dosE is the 4th top mistake that I see
Laser manufacturers provide a dosing guidelines for each of their lasers, and this is always where you should start. They get a lot of input on the best dose for different ailments, but you will know what is going on with your patient on the day of treatment better than anyone else, especially the laser manufacturer.
Laser Tip
The easiest way to know when you need to add more laser therapy treatments or when to stop treatment earlier than recommended, is when dealing with trigger points. If the trigger point dissipates when you are treating, then ceasing treatment is a good option.
Get used to feeling the tissue before and after a treatment so you can quickly differentiate a trigger point that needs more energy from one that is resolved.
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