Red light therapy is used to treat various musculoskeletal injuries. The laser emits a combination of infrared light and heat that, when absorbed by cells, causes biochemical changes that can help promote healing. 

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Specifically, infrared light promotes blood flow to the affected tissues, by increasing vasodilation, ​promoting healing and rejuvenation. Laser therapy can promote fibroblast stimulation and collagen synthesis leading to fibrous scar tissue reduction and faster wound healing.

 

Red light therapy has been shown to play a role in local nerve stimulation, serving as a potential additional therapy for patients experiencing neurologic deficits surrounding incisions. 

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