What are Trigger Points? A simple definition is “a highly irritable localized spot of exquisite tenderness in a nodule in a palpable taut band of muscle tissue.” -Travell and Simons (Davies and Davies Chap2 pg19). A trigger point is not the same thing as a muscle spasm. A spasm involves a violent contraction of the entire…
DetailsLaser Therapy For Our Pets What Is Laser Therapy For Pets And How Does It Work? Laser Therapy is a non-invasive, pain-free, light-based therapy that uses red and infrared diode emissions of photons to target inflamed, injured and diseased tissues. Photon particles of light stimulate ATP production, thereby accelerating the healing process. Compared to traditional…
DetailsTreating Neuropathic Pain with Photobiomodulation (Laser) Therapy Photobiomodulation Therapy aka Low-Level Laser Therapy, Cold Laser, Phototherapy or simply Laser Therapy has been shown by recent studies to be a non-invasive and effective alternative for treating neuropathic pain, a chronic condition caused by nerve damage, spinal cord injury or diseases such as diabetes. Recent studies performed at the University…
DetailsCASE STUDY: Radial Head Fracture (Right Elbow) Radial Head Fracture: This is a case of LT, female active patient, presented with (R) elbow pain with limitation of range of motion (ROM). Condition started last February 3, 2017 , she was out of the province and having a holiday, patient fell backward on ice with hyperextended elbow.…
DetailsSpring Has Definitely Sprung!!! Laser Therapy Heals Golfer’s Elbow Spring has definitely sprung! Golfers are out! In Calgary, Alberta Laser Rehabilitation Centre (ALRC) one of the most common conditions that we see at this time of the year is Golfer’s Elbow or Medial Epicondylitis. Also known as Medial Epicondylitis is a pain mainly felt at…
Details6 Interesting Facts About Cold Laser Therapy Interesting Facts About Cold Laser Therapy: Other Names – Cold Laser Therapy is also knows as, Photobiomodulation (PBM) Therapy , Low Level Light Therapy (LLLT) , Low Intensity Laser Therapy (LILT) or simply, Laser Therapy. Cold Laser therapy Has Been Around Since The 60s.- although cold laser therapy…
DetailsCASE STUDY: Supraspinatus Tendon Tear This is a case of TF, a 66 year old male, presented with (R) shoulder pain. Condition started last November 5, 2016 after he tried to open a big container from his back using (R) arm without proper trunk rotation. Pt immediately went to his family doctor for diagnosis and…
DetailsValentine’s Day Gift Idea: Valentine’s Day is just around the corner!!! Valentines Gift Idea: The Gift of Healing – During Valentine’s Day we tend to give gifts to our loved ones, one of the most ask questions is “what would be a meaningful gift I can give to him/her?” A perfect and unique gift is…
DetailsDr. Fred Kahn, M.D, FRCS(C) is the man behind Bioflex Laser Therapy, a recognized leader in the field of light therapy Dr. Kahn has developed a light therapy system used to eliminate pain, accelerate healing and restore the quality of life for patients suffering from a wide range of medical conditions. Dr.Kahn is also the…
DetailsNew Year, New Body through laser therapy – throughout the year your body accumulate stress that causes pain and discomfort the hinders your productivity in your daily lives. One of the best way to prevent this is to renew your body at the start of the year by using a non-invasive way of…
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