Photobiomodulation (PBM) / Low Level Laser Therapy

Photobiomodulation (PBM)

Low Level Laser Therapy

What is Lymphoedema Laser Therapy?


Lymphoedema Laser Therapy is also referred to as Photobiomodulation Therapy (PBMT) or Low level Laser Therapy (LLLT). It uses light to boost the body’s natural healing ability in response to pain, inflammation, swelling and muscular spasm whilst increasing oxygen levels to sick and injured cells. Our super pulsed laser is approved and registered by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) and produces no heat, but is so powerful, it has the ability to penetrate into the body.


How does PBM/Low level Laser Therapy work? 


When LLLT is applied to the skin, light is absorbed by the damaged cells. This in turn triggers a reaction in the mitochondria (the powerhouse of our cells) to produce more energy, stimulating the body’s immune response and increasing blood supply to the damaged cells, increasing tissue repair and reducing inflammation, swelling and pain. It targets the underlying condition or pathology to promote healing, which means the results are effective and long lasting.

PBM/Low Level Laser Therapy 

  • Improves neurological function
  • Is natural and safe
  • Is non-invasive
  • Provides drug free pain relief
  • Requires no down time post treatment
  • Complements other treatment methods such as Lymphatic drainage, Massage and Trigger Point Therapy


Potential Benefits of Laser Therapy     

  • Pain relief
  • Reducing inflammation (including neuro-inflammation)
  • Reducing swelling
  • Improved blood circulation
  • Boosts the immune system
  • Increased joint flexibility
  • Speeds up wound healing
  • Speeds up recovery time post injury/surgery


Other benefits can include

  • Improved endurance
  • Reduced muscle fatigue
  • Improved strength
  • Reduction in the likelihood of injury
  • Faster recovery time post injury
  • Reduction in the change of re-injury


Conditions that can be effectively treated with PBM/Low Level Laser Therapy

  • Lymphoedema
  • Frozen shoulder
  • Repetitive Strain Injuries
  • Chronic Pain
  • TMJ (jaw) dysfunction
  • Sporting Injuries, including muscles, tendons & ligaments
  • Athletic performance
  • Energy levels
  • Pre & Post-surgical wounds
  • Dental pain
  • Peripheral nerve damage
  • Autoimmune conditions
  • Neurological inflammation
  • Neck and back pain & injuries
  • Disc herniation
  • Osteoarthritis -including hip, knee and other joints
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Tinnitus
  • Sinusitis
  • Headaches
  • Acute and chronic migraines
  • Wound healing & scarring
  • Fracture Healing
  • Plantar Fasciitis


LED/Laser Therapy is by no means limited to the above. As it has a positive overall effect on boosting the body’s immune system. The benefits of using LLLT as a part of an integrative approach to maintaining health and wellness cannot be over emphasised.


Side effects of LED/Laser Therapy

There are actually no known side effects of LLLT. It is a non-invasive, fast acting, safe, effective and drug free treatment method. Although there are no known side effects of LLLT, if the condition being treated is a chronic one, some individuals may experience a slight increase in their level of discomfort. This is however, a short term response that soon settles and is due to the increase in blood supply to the affected area and is in fact a sign that healing is taking place.


Treatment Protocol

You may notice an improvement following your very first LLLT. In as few as 4-6 treatments, you will benefit from improved blood circulation, less inflammation and cell revitalisation, enabling the body to start healing, thus effectively treating the underlying cause of the pain, rather than just treating the symptoms. LLLT also has the benefits of having a cumulative effect with each treatment building on the previous one. 


Scientific research behind LED/Laser Therapy

There is an extensive list of LLLT scientific research articles supporting the efficacy of this form of therapy. In fact, there are 1000’s of studies available with new ones being added almost every day.


Benefits of LED/Laser Therapy

Many individuals are recognising the benefits of having LLLT as part of an integrative approach to health and wellness. The pressures of day to day life can overtime lead to a build-up of oxidative stress in the body, which is the major cause of inflammation, cell degeneration and the aging process. LLLT is rapidly gaining recognition as a key therapeutic intervention for reducing oxidative stress.



LED/Laser Therapy is absolutely PAIN FREE!! There is little or no sensation during treatment. Occasionally one feels a mild, soothing warmth or tingling.

LLLT treatment is a powerful tool to stimulate the lymph nodes and therefore reduce inflammation. It assists in rapid healing post surgery and reduction of swelling in limbs often caused by cancer treatment or injury.


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