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Share this on EmailAustralia has one of the best healthcare systems in the world. It has a strong reputation for providing high quality, proven healthcare. Along with practitioners in many countries, Australian practitioners are embracing Photobiomodulation Therapy (PBMT), also known as laser therapy, as a revolutionary treatment modality.
In this article we will discuss why laser therapy is a safe, evidence-based and scientifically-backed treatment. These facts demonstrate that PBMT is a reliable treatment option. The wider adoption of laser therapy positions Australian health care providers to stay up-to-date with constantly evolving, evidence-based medical advancements.
Is PBMT Safe?
Rigorous testing ensures that approved laser therapy devices used in Australia are safe. The Australian healthcare system values evidence-based practice, and new medical advancements need to undergo stringent testing and evaluation before they can be widely adopted. This can be a time-consuming process, but it helps ensure that only safe and effective treatments are offered to patients.
The government authority that is responsible for evaluating, assessing and monitoring products for medical use in Australia is the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). Before any medical device is approved, the TGA undergoes a risk-based assessment and uses expert advice to determine whether the benefits of the device outweigh any possible risks.
Australia has one of the strictest regulatory requirements for medical devices in the world. Once a device is accepted by the TGA, it gives Australians peace of mind that the treatment is safe and effective.
The most advanced PBMT device on the market, MLS® laser therapy, is TGA-approved. This signifies that the treatment is safe and meets Australian standards. Practitioners and patients can be assured that this new technology is evidence-based and effective for treating a wide range of conditions.
Is PBMT Evidence-Based?
Research into PBMT, has been ongoing for several decades. The first experimental studies on the use of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) for medical purposes were conducted in the 1960s, and since then, the field has expanded significantly.
Extensive studies show that PBMT is effective in treating a wide range of conditions, including but not limited to:
- Pain management: reduces pain and improves the quality of life for patients suffering from chronic pain conditions, such as osteoarthritis and low back pain.
- Wound healing: enhances the healing of wounds, including those that are slow to heal, such as diabetic ulcers.
- Muscle and joint injuries: reduces inflammation and promotes the healing of muscle and joint injuries, such as sprains and strains.
- Neuropathic pain: reduces neuropathic pain, which is a type of pain caused by nerve damage.
To read the research about the efficacy of laser therapy, click here. The extensive research about PBMT provides strong evidence that it is a reliable treatment modality.
What Are the Cellular Effects of PBMT?
PBMT stimulates the body at a cellular level which allows for optimal treatment outcomes. Watch the below video to learn more about the science behind PBMT.
PBMT involves the use of specific wavelengths of light to modulate cellular function, and has been shown to be effective in a variety of medical applications, including pain management, wound healing, and reducing inflammation.
With ongoing research, PBMT holds great promise as a therapeutic modality in the future.
PBMT works by emitting light energy at specific wavelengths, which is absorbed by the cells in the targeted tissue. This absorption of light energy triggers a series of biological processes that promote cell regeneration, reduce inflammation, and enhance the overall healing process. The specific wavelengths used in PBMT target specific biological processes, ensuring that the therapy is safe and effective.
What Is MLS® Laser Therapy?
MLS® laser therapy has been scientifically researched and incorporates two wavelengths synchronised to effectively reduce pain, inflammation and oedema. The two wavelengths used are the super-pulsed 905nm emission and the continuous 808nm emission.
The 905nm emission produces an analgesic effect. It has also been shown to significantly increase the activity of mitochondrial respiratory chain complexes I, II, III, IV and succinate dehydrogenase. This induces an increase in ATP synthesis that accelerates the healing processes.
The 808nm wavelength has an immediate ant-inflammatory and anti-oedema effect. In addition, the 808nm wavelength falls in the secondary absorption peak of cytochrome oxidase. This activates mitochondria, thus favouring ATP production.
The biological effects of laser therapy assist Australian practitioners to confidently adopt this new type of treatment into their practices. The biological effects of PBMT lead to faster healing times, longer lasting results and enhanced clinical outcomes.
These biological effects can result in significant benefits to a practitioner’s clinic. To find out what these benefits are, download our free eBook, ‘Revolutionise Your Practice with MLS® Laser Therapy’.
You Can Trust PBMT
PBMT is a safe and effective treatment that has shown to successfully treat a wide range of conditions. It meets Australia’s high standard for medical equipment, is scientifically recognised to work, and stimulates the body’s cellular processes to accelerate healing. There is sound evidence for medical practitioners in Australia to consider it as a reliable treatment modality. Its wider adoption in the Australian healthcare system has the potential to greatly improve the clinical outcomes for practitioners and the quality of life for patients.
If you would like to learn more about the efficacy of the most advanced type of laser therapy, MLS® laser, book a demo with Heal with Laser.
You will be provided with an opportunity to ask questions, learn more about the technology, and see how you can implement the technology into your practice.