Coach Amy is trained and certified to use a safe and effective FDA-approved Therapeutic Class IV laser to stimulate cellular repair and decrease pain. High-intensity laser therapy (HILT) emits powerful beams to quickly provide a desired high amount of multi-directional energy to deep tissues. The laser is applied in long smooth strokes for several minutes to provide adequate dosage levels to structures below skin level, like muscles and nerves.

While the therapeutic laser is a class IV laser, it is not a surgical laser. The therapeutic laser disperses the energy in a broad area for healing purposes, unlike a surgical laser which distributes the power in a concentrated area to cut, coagulate, and evaporate tissue.

HILT is a valuable treatment for musculoskeletal pain and injury; however, there are possible complications like any treatment. While these complications are rare, it is essential to consider them before consenting to therapeutic laser treatment.

For more information and answers to FAQs about lasers, check out Coach Amy's article.