LED Therapy
Light Emitting Diode (LED) Therapy is the application of light energy to tissue to obtain therapeutic benefits. The energy is used to improve cellular performance. Light therapy is known for its healing and anti-inflammatory properties and has a variety of applications across many medical fields.
Research has shown that low level light therapy can:
Increase circulation
Accelerate tissue repair
Kill acne bacteria
Decrease inflammation
Promote hair growth
Improve skin tone, wrinkles, texture and clarity
Ease muscle and joint pain, stiffness, spasm and arthritis
How Does Light Energy work?
Specific wavelengths of light energy, when properly absorbed, up-regulates compromised cells. The light(photons) energy is absorbed by photo acceptors in the mitochondria and used to create adenosine triphosphate (ATP). The ATP produced then stimulates various metabolic processes which can result in the repair and regeneration of cell and tissue components.
In an article, “Therapeutic Light”-by Chukuku S. Enwemeka, PT, PhD, FACSM, he wrote “other reported mechanisms of light-induced beneficial effects include modulation of prostaglandin levels, alteration of somatosensory evoked potential and nerve conduction velocity, and hyperemia of treated tissues. The resultant clinical benefits include pain relief in conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, bursitis, tendonitis, ankle sprain, and temporomandibular joint dysfunction,shoulder and neck pain, arthritis, and post-herpetic neuralgia, as well as tissue repair in cases of diabetic ulcer,venous ulcer, mouth ulcer,fractures, tendon rupture, ligamentous, tear, torn cartilage, and nerve injury.”
Celluma Q&A
Q: What is Celluma?
A: Celluma is FDA-cleared medical light therapy device to treat a range of musculoskeletal pain and skin conditions including wrinkles and acne. The device is medically CE Marked as a Class IIa Medical Device for Dermal Wound Healing in the European Union.
Q: How does it work?
A: Celluma provides energy that helps compromised cells regenerate naturally. (Macrophage cells exposed to red light therapy release cytokines that stimulate the production of growth factors influencing the inflammatory process, healing and wound repair).
Q: How does it help with pain & skin conditions?
A: It increases the production of collagen & elastin, increases blood circulation and decreases inflammation.
Q: How long does it take to work?
A: Most people feel, or see, an improvement with one or two uses.
Q: Will I feel anything?
A: No, there is little or no sensation, Celluma helps tissue heal naturally from the inside out. Afterwards you should feel rejuvenation and experience less pain.
