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A member asked:
What is the side affect of laser/short wave in physiotherapy treatment ? can i use them without warry with muscler/joints problems or what ?
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Minimal: Laser simply uses light waves aligned in a linear fashion to deliver energy to a specific area. In the limited power use in physical therapy clinics, it is unlikely a person could experience any significant complications. The results are variable, but in some patients in can help with soft tissue mediated pain. Thank you for the question.
Answered 4/2/2013
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Yes: These lasers are very effective without contra-indications. No laser rep will publicly say that there are no contra-indications if you are pregnant, but the belief is that it is safe.
Answered 4/7/2013
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