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Low energy photon therapy has been proven in controlled medical studies and through anecdotal reports by patients to be very effective for the treatment of a wide range of soft tissue and musculoskeletal injuries such as repetitive strain injury, carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, whiplash, sports injuries, myofascial pain, chronic pain, cumulative trauma disorder and fibromyalgia.

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In one study of carpal tunnel syndrome, a repetitive strain injury, the Salansky protocol resulted in a 71.4% average rate of cure in 21 patients. The patients ranged in age from 28 to 66 years, all had chronic, painful CTS and some had been advised to try surgery. All received treatment three times per week over a period of five to ten weeks. Fifteen patients experienced complete recovery and were able to return to work. Two patients experienced partial relief and four did not respond. In follow-up visits of three to eighteen months, the 15 cured patients remained symptom free.

Results of this study were released in a University of Toronto Research Highlights Bulletin issued in October 1994 by the Public Affairs Department. The results also appeared in the University of Toronto Bulletin of April 24, 1995, and Family Practice newspaper of November 14, 1994.

LEPT has been shown to improve muscle strength by 23% after whiplash compared to conventional therapy alone (Fitz-Ritson, D., et al, as reported in Laser Surg Med, 1993; suppl (5)). In fact, a 1995 Quebec Task Force study on Whiplash which analysed over 10,000 scientific papers found that current passive physiotherapy treatments like ultrasound, TENS, pulsed electromagnetic field, and diathermy are of low benefit for patient recovery. During the first two to three days, only ice was found to be effective and later only manipulation and exercise are effective. LEPT, however, can be used immediately following the trauma because it reduces swelling and hematoma formation and accelerates the resolution of inflammation. Patients often experience remarkable pain relief after 1-3 treatments and are able to start an exercise program sooner.

For other soft tissue and musculoskeletal injuries, LEPT has also been shown to be very beneficial. In a study carried out by Dr. N Filonenko and colleagues, there was an improvement in 60% of patients treated with LEPT who were suffering from neuromuscular conditions or degenerative disc disease. 70% of all patients with osteoarthritis and soft tissue problems showed an improvement with LEPT. (see Low Energy Laser Biostimulation Therapy of Musculoskeletal Disorders in SPIE Laser Surgery, 1992 (1643-240-250).

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