Laser therapy in neuropathic pain
Neuropathic pain is a chronic condition and represents a significant burden for patients and the healthcare system. Research shows that quality of life is worse in patients with Neuropathic Pain than in those with other types of chronic pain.
Treatment of this condition represents a significant cost to the healthcare system. Furthermore, the resulting psychosocial and emotional disorders increase the burden on society.
The medical community and scientific community have invested a great amount of effort to solving the problem. However, the management of Neuropathic Pain continues to be a challenge with reports showing that less than half of patients achieve pain relief of at least 50% with any drug or combination of drugs.
One of the underlying reasons for this situation is that there are multiple pathophysiological mechanisms of Neuropathic Pain, whereas most drugs have a mechanism of action that addresses only one. One patient may often suffer from different types of Neuropathic Pain, and no drug can effectively relieve all types of pain. This is clearly indicating the clinical need for new therapeutic solutions able to eliminate or decrease Neuropathic Pain.
Laser therapy works on several mechanisms within the body, including
Thanks to these effects on pain, oedema and inflammation, laser therapy has been scientifically-proven to be a safe and effective treatment to manage and reduce neuropathic pain.
By bringing a focus on laser therapy into your practice you can enhance your approach to pain management. Many clinics set up a dedicated laser treatment room. Most begin with an initial assessment appointment to discuss concerns and to determine if the patient is a suitable candidate for laser therapy. At this point the doctor will determine a treatment protocol (including number of sessions required).
During treatment the patient will either sit or lie down and wear safety glasses to protect your eyes. Treatment times are relatively short and there is no pain and no side effects.
Some advantages for your clinic:
What you can offer:
The MLS® Laser has an advanced touch screen user interface that provides guided treatment with animated treatment guides for each procedure. Specific protocols are pre-set to take away the guesswork about clinical applications. The intuitive software streamlines treatment.
MLS® Laser is supported by the exclusive distributors in Australia, Heal With Laser.
The Laser comes with a two-year full manufacturer’s warranty. All service contact is through Heal With Laser.
Most repairs will be undertaken in Australia by Heal With Laser. Our professional technical support team has been trained by ASA Laser professionals.
ASA provides strong marketing support including an App which can be used for customer education as well as practitioner training. The ASA MLS® app is available in Apple and Android versions. Divided into Anatomy, Pathologies and Treatments, you can show the patient MLS® Laser Therapy in use. The application is available free from Apple Store and Google Play.
Heal With Laser also provides patient leaflets, stand and waiting room videos. We provide access to extensive images that you can use on your website and in your marketing materials.
The MLS® Laser is accompanied by a User’s Manual, Familiarisation Guide and a Laser Therapy Guide. These materials include important information on laser safety and infection control guidelines.
The education is supported further the following:
The ASA MLS® app is available in Apple and Android versions. Divided into Anatomy, Pathologies and Treatments, you can consult the application to see videos with 3D images that show how to use MLS® Laser Therapy with a step-by-step video guide. The application is available free from Apple Store and Google Play.
Our education is supported further by face to face courses and webinars.
Treatment of pain, swelling and inflammation in the musculoskeletal system is the number one area for which MLS® therapy is relevant and highly effective in rehabilitation and orthopaedic practices.