Physiotherapy and sports injuries

Physiotherapists around the world regularly treat sports and other injuries with low-power laser therapy and this is probably the most common use of phototherapy (light therapy) by medical professionals today. 

It is used routinely to accelerate healing in professional sports clubs, where players taking time out due to injuries is a major concern, and it is even used on race horses for similar reasons.

Despite requiring special training, eye protection and closed treatment rooms the benefits to wound healing are substantial enough to outweigh these costs and disadvantages in many situations.  Some physiotherapists however, whilst attracted, have held back from offering laser therapy because of these factors.

Now non-laser phototherapy is also available, offering many advantages over laser treatments, especially for larger wound areas.  It brings the benefits of phototherapy in a safer and more accessible form and is easy and convenient to use .

Swiss manufacturers have taken the lead in non-laser phototherapy and of these Q.Products AG has the widest range for different medical applications and the most flexible models. 

Advantages of Q.Light PRO over laser treatment

Treatment diameter of up to 40cm provides rapid and even treatment of large wound areas, against only 5-7cm for the largest laser cluster probes.

Lower light intensity means no eye protection is needed and treatment can be given wherever it is convenient, without the need for closed treatment rooms.

No special training required and no danger of overdosing.

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Flexible, modular system

Q.Light PRO is a modular system, with a choice of easily-interchangeable filter modules for different treatments.

Muscle strains and injuries are usually treated with visible plus near infra-red light in the range 385–1700nm but where the heating effect of infra-red can be uncomfortable for patients the therapist can simply change filter modules and treat without infra-red, in the range 385–780nm.

Alternatively for pain relief a combination of visible red and near infra-red in the range 580-1,700nm can be selected and there are further filter modules for medical and cosmetic applications, from skin cancer to cellulite.  The full range and details of stands can be seen on the Q.Light Accessories page.

Other features

• For smaller treatment areas Q.Light PRO has a four stage aperture control.
• Built in timer and multifunction display for accurate treatments.
• Polarised light radiation with power density of approx. 40 mW/cm² at maximum recommended treatment distance.
• Non-laser light source requires no special training or safety precautions. No ultra-violet light.
• Easy and safe to use, also on children and infants.
• CE marked medical device certified safe for sale even to private individuals.

Portable version

For physiotherapists and sports professionals who want the capability of Q.Light PRO in an easily portable model Q.Light Wound Care is the answer.

Q.Light Wound Care can be used on the lightweight folding 'Home' stand and then carried easily to another room or site and it is supplied with two filters, for treatments with or without near infra-red.  There is no ultra-violet light and no risk of burning so it is also permitted for sale to the general public. 

For details and prices of Q.Light Wound Care visit the A1Med Home Therapy pages.

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