Low-level
Low-level laser therapy
Low-level laser therapy (LLLT), also known as cold laser therapy or photobiomodulation, is a form of medical therapy that uses low-level (low-power) lasers or light-emitting diodes to alter cellular function. Pronounced as /loʊˈlɛvəl ˈleɪzər θɛrəpi/, the term "low-level" refers to the use of a lower energy density as compared to other forms of laser therapy that are used for ablation, cutting, and thermally coagulating tissue.
Etymology
The term "low-level laser therapy" is derived from its use of low-power lasers. The term "laser" is an acronym for "Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation". The term "therapy" is derived from the Greek "therapeia" meaning "healing treatment".
Related Terms
- Laser therapy: A medical treatment that uses focused light. Unlike most light sources, light from a laser is tuned to specific wavelengths.
- Photobiomodulation: A form of light therapy that utilizes non-ionizing light sources, including lasers, LEDs, and broadband light, in the visible and infrared spectrum.
- Photomedicine: The study and application of light with respect to health and disease.
- Biophotonics: An interdisciplinary science that uses light-based technologies to study biological tissues.
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External links
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