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Thermoregulatory responses to LASER therapy . Aluminum Gallium A rsenide ( Ga -Al-As) semiconductor laser was used. Patients studied Seven ankle sprains Two tibia fractures One elbow dislocation Looked at temperature at the site of the injury and the periphery surrounding it. .
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Thermoregulatory responses to LASER therapy • Aluminum Gallium Arsenide (Ga-Al-As) semiconductor laser was used. • Patients studied • Seven ankle sprains • Two tibia fractures • One elbow dislocation • Looked at temperature at the site of the injury and the periphery surrounding it. Photo: ithermography.com
Treatment • Using the (Ga-Al-As) laser, each patient received three to five minutes of treatment with one minute on each site. • After each treatment the temperature was measured to see any changes. • This continued five days post injury.
Results • Treatment showed to decrease the temperature directly surrounding the area and in the periphery. • It fell by an average of 3 degrees • Researchers concluded that LASER therapy improves circulation and helps reduce swelling and edema.