Can Light Therapy be used on acute injuries?
Yes, this is an important advantage of using Light Therapy over other types of treatments. Sports injuries has been show to heal 40% faster when treated appropriately with Light Therapy. Athletes need to be cautioned to not return prematurely to active sports. Although there is often a dramatic reduction in pain and swelling within just a few sessions, sufficient time is still required for complete tissue repair. Working closely with your health professional will get you back on the playing field faster. Preliminary research suggests that preventive Light Therapy (i.e. treatment before training or competition) has been useful to prevent injury or increase healing time if injured.
