Photobiomodulation - LLLT

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Photobiomodulation – low level laser therapy (post 7/10)

Photobiomodulation (LLLT) uses specific wavelengths of light to influence cellular activity without generating thermal tissue damage.

Primary mechanisms include increased mitochondrial ATP production, modulation of inflammatory mediators and promotion of collagen synthesis during tissue repair. Effects are dose dependent and highly sensitive to parameters such as wavelength, energy density and treatment time.

LLLT has a wide spectrum of clinical use. In Veterinary Physiotherapy it is commonly used for myofascial pain and tissue healing, tendon and ligament injuries and wound management.

Its role is not mechanical but biological. It aims to shift tissue environment toward resolution and repair, particularly in subacute and chronic phases where inflammatory dysregulation persists.

Treatment planning requires precision. Incorrect dosing can reduce efficacy or produce no meaningful response. Correct application of protocol is essential for predictable outcomes.

LLLT should be viewed as a biological modifier within a broader rehabilitation strategy rather than a standalone intervention.

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