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Laser IV Therapy

Low-Level Laser Therapy The therapy concept of LLLT was developed in Germany and is based on the usage of soft lasers. Unlike surgical lasers that destroy tissue and cells, soft lasers supply our body with energy to trigger numerous regenerative processes. Medical laser therapy applies blue, green, yellow, red and infrared lasers. Each color develops different effects which are evoked by the stimulation of specific cellular components, such as growth factors or cells of our immune system.	Transcranial Laser Therapy Transcranial laser therapy stimulates various neurological processes which makes it an innovative and promising new treatment option for the post-treatment of strokes, the treatment of Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, cerebral sclerosis, migraine, vertigo, tinnitus and other degenerative cerebral disorders.
Transcranial Laser Therapy Effects: - Reduction of the infarct region and improved circulation - Activation of neuronal growth - Improvement of neurological skills and cognitive deficits - Positive effects on inflammatory processes in the brain - Reparative effects concerning neuronal functions	Determatological Laser Therapy In dermatology laser therapy is well established to treat various kinds of eczemas, neurodermatitis, psoriasis, chronic wounds, acne vulgaris, herpes, hyperkeratosis, warts, gingivitis and other skin diseases. Skin cancer and its pre-stages can also be treated very successfully. Due to their anti-bacterial and antiinflammatory effects, blue lasers are highly effective. Therapy results can be improved by using special photosensitive creams, such as 5-ALA or green tea lotions.
Interstitial Laser Therapy In order to bring even more laser light into low-lying tissue layers, a new technique, the percutaneous interstitial laser therapy, was developed. By using a sterile catheter it reaches penetration depths of up to 12 cm. Compared to external laser therapy, this technique has significantly improved therapeutic results.	Interstitial Laser Therapy In order to bring even more laser light into low-lying tissue layers, a new technique, the percutaneous interstitial laser therapy, was developed. By using a sterile catheter it reaches penetration depths of up to 12 cm. Compared to external laser therapy, this technique has significantly improved therapeutic results.
Intra-Articular Laser Therapy Intra-articular laser therapy is used primarily in the treatment of damaged joints by application of the newly developed catheter technology. It allows direct irradiation of dysfunctional tissue (e.g., nerves, cartilages, bones). Scientific studies clearly demonstrate the regeneration of cartilage tissue by means of Low-Level Laser Therapy. While red lasers are mainly used for regeneration in chronic joint pain, blue light is particularly effective in treating acute inflammation.	Intra-Articular Laser Therapy Intra-articular laser therapy is used primarily in the treatment of damaged joints by application of the newly developed catheter technology. It allows direct irradiation of dysfunctional tissue (e.g., nerves, cartilages, bones). Scientific studies clearly demonstrate the regeneration of cartilage tissue by means of Low-Level Laser Therapy. While red lasers are mainly used for regeneration in chronic joint pain, blue light is particularly effective in treating acute inflammation.
Intra-Articular Laser Therapy To optimize effects, the treatment may also be combined very successfully with other injection therapies (e.g., Platelet-rich plasma: see next page). Areas of Application: - Knee joint arthrosis - Hip arthrosis - Chronic shoulder syndrome - Ankle arthrosis	Laser Therapy with PRP Platelet-Rich or thrombocyte-rich Plasma (PRP) can be obtained from the patient's own blood very easily. After blood sampling with special tubes (8-30 ml), PRP is prepared by centrifugation and is injected into damaged tissue. Platelets contain a high amount of tissueregenerating growth factors and cytokines. They stimulate cell reproduction, angiogenesis and the formation of connective tissue.
PRP/Laser for Skin Rejuvenation PRP therapy is becoming ever more popular. It is also known under terms such as Dracula Therapy or Vampire Facelift. PRP treatments stimulate the skin not only superficially, but also in depth. While fillers such as Botox or hyaluronic acid are very limited in efficiency and degrade after only three months, PRP injections are a gentle method to increase volume. They are free of side effects as only autogenous cells are used as filler.	Intravenous Laser Therapy Intravenous Laser Therapy enables the application of laser light directly into the bloodstream by using a special catheter technology. The laser light stimulates circulating blood cells and stem cells. Various laboratory tests and clinical data show that the irradiation of blood cells can trigger a number of positive effects. The technology is more than 30 years old. It was officially approved in Germany in 2005. Today, numerous international private practices and clinics use intravenous
Photodynamic Therapy Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) is one of the most interesting and promising therapeutic approaches in the treatment of various tumor diseases. The method is based on the stimulation of a light-sensitive substance (photosensitizer). It is either applied to the skin in the form of a cream, given into the bloodstream by infusion and/or is injected locally into the tumor.	External PDT: Treating Skin Cancer For the treatment of basal cell carcinoma or keratosis a special cream with light-sensitive substances (e.g., 5-ALA) is applied locally to the affected skin area. The subsequent laser irradiation destroys tumor cells selectively.
Systemic & Interstitial PDT The light-sensitive photosensitizer is administered by infusion and activated through systemic (intravenous) laser therapy. After a certain time, the photosensitizer binds selectively to the tumor. The laser can now irradiate and destroy the diseased tissue locally (interstitially, endoscopically or with special catheter technique). The photosensitizers (Indocyanine Green, Chlorin E6, Curcumin and Hypericin) are highly specific and natural. Side effects are therefore relatively low.	Systemic & Interstitial PDT Treatment Examples: Interstitial PDT: Pancreatic cancer Interstitial PDT: Mediastinal metastases Interstitial PDT: Breast tumor Interstitial PDT: Tumor in the floor of the mouth Endoscopic PDT: Tumor in the esophagus, rectum or intestines Special catheter technique: Prostate or bladder tumor
Anti-Microbial PDT Anti-microbial Photodynamic Therapy (aPDT) aims to kill bacterial, viral and parasitic pathogens. The procedure is very similar to the one used in Photodynamic Tumor Therapy. Instead of tumor tissue, photosensitizers bind to pathogens. Riboflavin, Hypericin and Curcumin are used as photosensitizers (orally or by infusion). They are “activated” by local or systemic laser therapy to fight the pathogens either locally or in the bloodstream.