All Lasers are not created equal. Class IV Laser Manufacturers are leading consumers to believe that their lasers are better than COLD LASERS, because they are more powerful. This is simply not true, and Class IV lasers do not have a 35+ year track record of safety either.
WARNINGS Issued on Class IV Lasers, AKA Hot Lasers, compared to the proven safe cold Lasers
Class IV lasers sell for a going rate of $15,000 – $50,000 for one of their lasers. Is the price justified and are they as safe as a cold laser Class I through Class III?
The CLASS IV LASER WARNINGS:
FDA – Description of Class IV Laser (Laser Product Hazard): Immediate skin hazard and eye hazard from exposure to either the direct or reflected beam; may also present a FIRE HAZARD.
Wikepedia: Class IV/4 lasers CAN BURN SKIN, and in some cases, even scattered light can cause eye and/or skin damage.
Europe (EN & IEC): Class IV is the highest class of laser radiation. Radiation in this class is very dangerous, and viewing of the diffuse reflection may be dangerous. Class 4 laser beams are CAPABLE OF SETTING FIRE to materials onto which they are projected.
If you are thinking of adding a Class IV laser to your practice, make sure you consult a malpractice lawyer. There have been many reported problems with Class IV lasers. In order to use one, you must have a laser officer on staff. Many state associations are currently working to ban these lasers, due to the dangers.
A true COLD LASER is non thermal (no heat). It has been used worldwide for over 35 years, and is very safe to use in your practice.
READ THE FDA WARNING on a Class IV Laser (these lasers can BURN)
FDA WARNING on Class IV Lasers:
Immediate skin hazard and eye hazard from exposure to either the direct or reflected beam; may also present a fire hazard.
Are they safe?
No, they are very dangerous. You should be very careful if you decide to buy one of these lasers. There is a reason the FDA has classified them, “Class IV”.
Class IIIa & IIIb lasers generate no heat, and are proven (20+ years) of being VERY SAFE. They are commonily referred to as “Cold Lasers”. They can be used for an unlimited amount of time, without generating heat or causing harm to you or your patients (if you are a practitioner).
Class IV lasers are VERY DIFFERENT. If you use one of these devices for several minutes, you could cause serious harm to your patients. Most Class IV operating guides, warn about prolonged exposure. They consider a few minutes, prolonged exposure.
If they were “Cold Lasers”, why the warning? “Cold Lasers” do not produce any heat and can be used for any duration of time.
Buyer BEWARE! Only Cold Lasers have the safety rating by the FDA as non-significant risk device, meaning that it is extremely safe for human application. Plus Cold Lasers have been used and tested around the world for over 35 years in over 30 countries. That’s why cold lasers are the first choice in complimentary and alternative medicine practices where safety and results are both important. Click this link to learn more about COLD LASERS
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The MR4 ACTIV is Coming to AMERICA March 31st, 2011.
Portable Laser of the Future
March 31 is the date of the official launch of a new Multi Radiance Medical product. Doug Johnson, ATC, EES, CLS will be the MC, “Announcing the Most Advanced Portable Laser on the Market – the MR4 ACTIV”
He will review the technical aspects of the soon-to-be-launched portable unit – the MR4 ACTIV and we will be educated about the latest cold laser therapy equipment available in the US.
• Learn the benefits of blue light therapy
• Review the technical advantages of the synergistic light frequencies
• Learn what makes the MR4 ACTIV the most advanced portable laser on the market
We will be posting more info on this laser soon, so come back often.
Multi Radiance Medical’s laser therapy devices provide accelerated pain relief and healing.
The FDA-cleared low level laser therapy (LLLT) technology is applied with a hand-held portable laser, providing targeted super pulsed laser light and blue light that stimulates cell regeneration.
Throughout the world, cold laser therapy is used to heal acute/chronic pain, back pain, carpal tunnel, arthritis pain, fibromyalgia, tennis elbow, muscle strain, bursitis, tendonitis, and other injuries.
For more info on Cold Laser Therapy Equipment Visit: www.Quantum-Healing-Lasers.com
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Following is a list of Frequently Asked Question (FAQ’s) about the TerraQuant Laser Packages
and Cold Laser Therapy Healing Systems:
Does it hurt?
There is little or no sensation during cold laser treatment.
What does the laser treatment feel like?
Occasionally one feels a mild, soothing warmth or tingling sensation. It is very subtle energetic light therapy and completely painless.
Are there any side effects or associated risks?
During more than 20 years of TerraQuant laser use by healthcare providers all over the world, very few side effects have ever been reported. In the extremely rare case that a patient is allergic to light, then they may get a rash or blister, which goes away within a few days. Occasionally some old injuries or pain syndromes may feel aggravated, indicating the body’s need for a “healing crisis” as the healing response is more active after treatment. This type of reaction, while uncomfortable, tends to support the healing process overall, as more energy and blood circulation work their way through the body. Any such discomfort tends to clear in a couple hours or days, depending on the individual. Other than that, the vast majority of users experience a myriad of positive benefits free from the use of drugs and surgery. Cold Laser therapy is extremely safe with very few contraindications.
How long does each treatment take?
The typical treatment duration is 5-15 minutes depending on the size of the area being treated and the condition being treated. The TerraQuant laser comes with comprehensive user and protocol manuals to allow owners to receive maximum benefits.
How many different types of conditions can be treated with cold laser therapy?
There are over 300 conditions that respond well to cold laser or low level laser therapy including: back pain, sciatica, neck pain, spinal osteochondrosis, frozen shoulder, radial carpal (wrist) arthritis, ankle joint arthritis/arthrosis, hip joint arthrosis/arthritis, cervical spine pain/sprain and strain, hip tendonitis, achilles tendonitis, acute patellar tendonitis, calcaneal spur, cervical strain, elbow joint injuries, lumbar pain hip sprain, wrist sprain, knee pain, tennis elbow, disc herniation, achilles tendonitis, plantar fascitis, ACL sprains, contusions, hematomas, biceps tendonitis, trigeminal neuralgia and much more.
How often should the patient be treated?
While benefits and pain relief are often noticed after the first 1-3 treatments, depending on what’s being treated, ongoing treatments tend to produce better and longer lasting results. Acute conditions may be treated daily, particularly if they are accompanied by significant pain. More chronic problems respond better when treatments are received 2-3 times per week tapering off to once per week or once every other week, with improvement.
How many treatments does it take?
This depends upon the nature of the condition being treated. For some acute conditions, 1-6 treatments may suffice. Those of a more chronic nature may require 10-15 (or more) treatments. Conditions such as severe arthritis may require ongoing periodic care to control pain.
How long before the results are felt?
You may feel improvement in your condition (usually pain reduction) after the very first treatment. Sometimes you will not feel improvement for a number of treatments. This does not mean that nothing is happening. Each treatment is cumulative and results are often felt after 3-4 sessions.
Can it be used along with other forms of treatment?
Yes. Laser therapy is often used with other forms of therapy, including physical therapy, chiropractic adjustments, massage, soft tissue mobilization and electrotherapy. It is also used after surgery. Other healing modalities are complementary and can be used with cold laser to increase the effectiveness of the treatment.
How long has the TerraQuant laser systems been in use around the world?
The manufacturers of TerraQuant laser systems have been serving customers for 20 years with leading edge therapeutic laser technology.
Is cold laser therapy well documented?
YES, it is supported by over 4,000 clinical studies around the world in over 30 countries, with a proven track record of nearly 40 years.
Who uses the TerraQuant Cold laser therapy systems?
In addition to tens of thousands of private home users, the TerraQaunt laser systems are used in 3,000+ hospitals, in 10,000+ private practices, in 30 countries. They are also used by professional and Olympic athletes.
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This article will educate you about the following questions:
- What is a Scalar Wave Laser?
- What sets the Scalar Wave Laser apart from all other Cold Laser Therapy Devices?
- What is the healing potential of a Scalar Wave?
* The Scalar Wave Laser is the first fully digital cold laser or low level laser that allows the user to be able to program in any frequency he or she desires. The unit comes numerous optimum frequency settings. You can also easily program in your own custom choice of frequencies in the digital memory and save with a name for future use.
* The Scalar Wave Laser has 3 optional cold laser probes that are ground breaking healing lasers. These unique lasers are called Pulsar Probes and they offer you the ability to deliver any frequency of your choice. The pulsar probes each feature a 100mW true laser diode. The red probe is a 100mW, 650 nm red light probe, there is also a 100mW 780 nm infrared probe and a revolutionary new 100mW 405 nm violet probe. You can run any frequencies you choose through the probes.
The healing potential of scalar waves is phenomenal. Tom Bearden, a scalar wave pioneer expressed it like this:
“The medical implications are enormous. By just reversing the damaged cells back to a previous physical state, this gives a physics mechanism for controlled cellular de-differentiation, in biology terms. Physicians will time-reverse diseased, damaged or aged cells back to an earlier healthy condition, including all the cellular genetics. Normal cells are just reversed to a slightly younger condition.”
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Light therapy is not new. It has been around for centuries. The sun for example can be very healing as long as certain precautions are exercised to avoid over exposure. So it is with Home Laser Devices, which are well designed to be extremely safe and effective. The difference being that select wavelengths, power densities and frequencies have been combined in state of the art light therapy devices in order to produce optimal results. The healthcare community has been increasingly embracing low level laser therapy aslo known as cold laser therapy as a valuable tool in the management of numerous health conditions.
Your body is made up of over 70 trillion cells. Your cells use both physical and chemical processes to produce energy and to heal. A healing laser or Cold Laser does not discriminate between cell classes. They work equally well on skin cells, nerve cells, bone cells, brain cells, etc… As long as the laser energy can reach the cells that need support (determined by the wavelength), energy and healing, then the healing process can be initiated. There are over three thousand published papers on light therapy, which is now widely known to promote a variety of functions within the body, including: cellular healing, pain control, relief from inflammation, increased circulation, enhanced wound healing, vascular improvements and activation of chemical, hormonal, enzyme and endorphin substances that support healing. Cold lasers are not only effective, but very safe and also non-invasive.
Cold laser therapy and low level light therapy is now being used for the treatment of many medical conditions around the world. In 2002 the first cold laser was cleared by the FDA for human use in the United States. Since then many more cold lasers have followed suit. The FDA has presently cleared the use of certain cold lasers for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Neck and shoulder pain, arthritis, temporary relief of pain, control of swelling and vascular improvements. The cold laser is considered by the FDA as a non-significant risk device. Meaning that it does not have enough power to burn or hurt someone.
There are numerous types of lasers used for health and healing. These devices include: hot lasers for surgical procedures, which can cut, burn and vaporize as apposed to cold lasers, which are used for therapeutic treatments to encourage healing, increase biostimulation and support the body on a cellular level. Both types of lasers utilize light as its source, but the power and the classifications of the lasers are different.
For many people having a home laser has become an invaluable part of their life. Home use treatment allows for faster treatment times, more convenience and relief from pain, aches, soreness and injuries that significantly reduce ones quality of life. Home use cold laser therapy is extremely valuable for those individuals who require ongoing treatment or are homebound. Anyone can learn to use a Home Use Laser and receive the benefits and convenience that it offers on a regular basis.
Some excellent choices in Home Laser equipment can be seen online.
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