How does LILT work?
Simply put, LILT is the application of infrared light over injuries to improve soft tissue healing and relieve acute and chronic injuries. The light stimulates the cell’s mitochondria into hyperactivity. The Krebs Cycle of metabolism occurs on the inner membrane of this structure, liberating energy from the chemical bonds present in ATP molecules. The cell is provided with more energy and is now in an optimum condition to play its part in the healing process. The laser’s effect on the tissue has been termed “photobiostimulation,” a chain of chemical reactions triggered by exposure to light. If a cell is working to repair itself, it needs a great deal of energy. Most cells continue to work at their usual rate, which is why repair of some tissues takes so long. In some instances, the cells stay so busy dealing with the inflammatory cells and products that are present in the injured tissue, they don’t have energy enough left to provide effective repair. When cells are stimulated with LILT
