Chronic Musculoskeletal Conditions

LightForce® therapy lasers are indicated to provide topical heating to elevate tissue temperature for the temporary relief of minor muscle and joint pain and stiffness, minor arthritis pain, or muscle spasm; to temporarily increase local blood circulation; and to temporarily relax muscle.

Incorporating laser therapy into chronic musculoskeletal care can result in beneficial therapeutic results such as the alleviation of pain, increased blood flow, muscle relaxation, and relief from joint stiffness. Relieving pain and increasing muscle relaxation allows patients to get more out of their therapy program which can lead to improved outcomes and accelerated recovery. 

Intelect® RPW devices, such as the Intelect RPW 2 or the Intelect Mobile 2 RPW, are intended to help reduce muscle pain and aches, temporarily increase blood flow, and activate connective tissue. In chronic musculoskeletal rehabilitation programs, clinicians can add radial pressure wave therapy to help treat myofascial trigger points and provide pain relief for a variety of conditions. Treatment parameters should be determined by the supervising clinician based upon patient presentation.

Electrotherapy may be integrated as an adjunct treatment within chronic musculoskeletal rehabilitation based on clinical goals, patient presentation, and waveform-specific indications.

Indications may include (depending on waveform and labeling): relaxation of muscle spasms; prevention or retardation of disuse atrophy; increased local blood circulation; muscle re-education; maintenance or increased range of motion; and symptomatic relief or management of chronic, intractable pain. Electrotherapy can be used to support pain management and neuromuscular engagement when pain or inhibition limits tolerance to exercise or manual interventions.