What is Photobiomodulation also known as low level laser (LLLT)?

Our Thor is a laser or LED light therapy device that improves tissue repair (skin wounds, muscle, tendon, bone, nerves), reduces inflammation and reduces pain wherever the beam is applied. Applied by a doctor, therapist or technician, treatments typically take 20-30 minutes and should be applied two or more times a week for 4-6 weeks if the condition is chronic.

How does it works?

Photobiomodulation works predominately on a protein in mitochondria (cytochrome c oxidase) to increase ATP and reduce oxidative stress. A cascade of mitochondrial and intracellular downstream effects lead to improved tissue repair and reduced inflammation.

Clinical evidence:

• In the last 4 years six systematic reviews have found in favour of photobiomodulation.
• BMJ sports medicine journal, systematic review of surgical and conservative interventions for frozen shoulder found “strong evidence” for LLLT. (2010)
• The International Association for the Study of Pain (Global Task force on musculoskeletal pain) found “strong evidence” for Low Level Laser Therapy on myofascial pain syndrome. (2010)
• The BMJ clinical evidence recommendations for tennis elbow 2011 now include LLLT
• American Physical Therapy Association guidelines recommend LLLT for Achilles tendonitis. (2010)
• Lancet systematic review: “LLLT reduces pain immediately after treatment in acute neck pain and up to 22 weeks after completion of treatment in patients with chronic neck pain”. (2009)
• World Health Organisation (Bone and Joint Task Force) for neck pain Low Level Laser Therapy “more effective than no treatment, sham, or alternative interventions” (2008) Click here
• In August 2010 The Lancet reported that the systematic review of LLLT for neck pain was in their top 20 most downloaded papers for 2010.