Tendinopathy is a catch-all word for any tendon disorder that produces discomfort and swelling. Tendons are rope-like structures that connect muscle to bone in your body. Tendons and bones move as your muscles tense and relax.
Tendinitis is the inflammation of a tendon. It’s a painful injury that can be either short-term (acute) or long-term (chronic) (chronic). Tendinitis can occur as a result of a sudden injury from lifting a large weight or from repetitive actions that produce micro-tears in your tendon over time.
The exact cause of tendinopathy isn’t always clear. It’s often related to multiple factors. In addition to being in a higher risk group, other risk factors include:
Patients may have tendinopathy if they are experiencing pain or tenderness with some or all of the following symptoms:
Tendinopathy therapy varies according to the kind. Tendonitis therapies are not the same as tendinosis remedies. Treatment is also determined by which tendon is causing the patient pain.
One of the possible treatments available now is the use of low-level laser therapy. Compared to other types of treatment like placebo, LLLT proved to be effective enough in the treatment of tendinopathy. low-level laser therapy has actually demonstrated consistent results in the treatment of this disease.
It is of importance to note,however, that the quality of the laser machine used for such type of treatment should be highly considered as it directly impacts and even augments recovery chances.
When it comes to treating Tendinopathy, the Physiotherapy 980nm Diode Laser System LASER-1.41 is generally the first option of doctors because of its great efficacy.
Indeed, this Laser therapy machine has a wide range of clinical applications, including painful tendon issues typically like Tendinopathy.
With a low- level 10W laser power, The device is mainly being used for tendon pain relief meaning it will work on relieving patients from the recurrent burning, stiffness and swelling feelings.
Unlike many pharmacological treatments that mask pain or only address the symptoms of disease, Laser Therapy treats the underlying condition or pathology to promote healing. This means that Tendinopathy treatment is indeed effective and the benefits of Laser Therapy are long-lasting.
To explain in more details, The device is targeted in hemoglobin and cytochrome c oxidase. So, in sharp contrast to “Cold lasers” which provide no feeling or sensation, high power diode laser therapy will provide a warm and soothing feeling which is the exact thing requested from Tendinopathy patients.
Without proper treatment, tendinitis can increase your risk of experiencing tendon rupture — a much more serious condition that may require surgery.
Fortunately, laser treatment has been designed to give precise therapeutic services for this particular ailment. As a result, Tendinopathy patients can feel more at ease and less sensitive to stiffness and swelling as long as LASER-1.41 is particularly intended to offer them with the treatment they require to effectively recover their physical function and life comfort.
Reference: The effects of laser treatment in tendinopathy: a systematic review
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