Laser FAQ

What is a TRUE Laser?

The Erchonia Laser is a TRUE LASER, fully compliant to the definitions set forth by those great men of science such as Bose and Einstein who predicted LASER in 1924 and the contemporary physicists Schawlow and Townes who brought LASER into the modern age. LASER is an acronym for Light Amplification by stimulated Emission of Radiation. Light created in this way, is then culminated and directed into an intense beam of coherent light through the use of cathode and anode reflecting components in order to produce a single stable frequency. According to Webster's Dictionary, Lasers are coherent or marked by logical consistency. The Erchonia laser meets all the scientifically defined attributes of a laser and is therefore classified as a TRUE laser. We assure and maintain this classification, through our unique and patented process, which produces the emission of coherent light, generated at a precise and stable frequency, and in a focused direction.

What is low-level laser?

Unlike high power lasers that use heat and destroy tissue, low energy lasers affect the cellular energy of the underlying tissue. Hot lasers have a thermal effect and have an output of 1MW or above.Cold (or) Low Level Lasers do not have a thermal effect on tissue, lasers that stimulate biological function have an output below 10mw- milliwatts (ten- one thousands of a watt).

What is 3LT^™ - Low Level Laser Therapy?

Low Level Laser Therapy (3LT^™) refers to the modality of applying a "low" energy or "low level" laser to tissue that stimulates cellular processes and thereby enhancing biochemical reactions. For example, studies show that LLLT increases ATP production in the mitochondria of the cell. Since more energy is now available, the cell may utilize this fuel to function or operate more efficiently.

How does it work?

Many theories exist as to the mechanism of action for Low Level Laser Therapy(3LT^™) but simply put, photonic energy is absorbed by the photo acceptor sites on the cell membrane which trigger a secondary messenger to initiate a cascade of intracellular signals that initiate, inhibit or accelerate biological processes such as wound healing, inflammation, or pain management.

What conditions can be treated?

Low Level Laser Therapy(3LT^™) has been successfully used to treat many conditions such as acute and chronic pain reduction, repetitive use disorders like carpal tunnel syndrome, soft tissue strains and sprains, inflammation reduction, enhanced tissue wound healing, and cell regeneration.

Are there any side effects?

There are over 1500 published studies and not one of them mentions any negative side effects of semi-conductor diode lasers at the 5mW range like the Erchonia 3LT^™ Lasers. Low Level Lasers are safe, non-toxic and non-invasive, there has not been a recorded side effect in over 1700 publications. There are some nessecary common sense precautions that need to be considered, such as avoiding pointing the laser beam directly into the eye and maintating it there, which could prove to be damaging to the eye.

What makes one laser different from another?

A laser can differ in its wavelength, power source or whether it is a continuous or pulsed wave form. The first lasers were used to cut, cauterize or ablate tissue and were classified as "hot' lasers. "Cold", "Low Energy" or "Low Level" lasers are used to enhance metabolic activity at the cellular level through non-thermal reactions.

What is wavelength? And do the different wavelengths matter?

Light is measured in wavelengths and is expressed in units of nanometers (nm). Different wavelengths have different energy levels and can have various effects on tissue. For example, the Erchonia 3LT^™ Laser is 635 nanometers, which is found within the "red" spectrum of visible light (400-800 nm) and has anabolic tissue effects, whereas, radiation that has a wavelength shorter than 320 nm (ultraviolet (UV), gamma rays, x-rays) has ionizing effects on cells and can be harmful even in small doses.

What is the difference between Lasers and LED's (light emitting diodes)?

Lasers are monochromatic (single color wavelength), collimated (non-divergent) and coherent (wavelengths in- phase) in contrast, LED's are neither coherent nor collimated and generate a broader band of wavelengths (multiple). In addition, a significant difference between the two is the power output. The peak power output of lasers is measured in watts, while that of LED's, is measured in milliwatts. Also, LED's usually have a 50% duty cycle, meaning that they are "on" 50% of the time and "off" 50% of the time regardless of what frequency (pulses per second) setting is used.

There are many light emitting products on the market today, claiming to be lasers that do not meet scientifically defined attributes for being a true laser. For example, products that use Light Emitting Diodes or LEDs as they are more commonly known, do in fact produce light, however the light is not intense, producing very little energy and is non-coherent, similar to light produced by common household light bulbs. Non-coherent or non-culminated light is the result of photons moving in random directions at random times, generating random frequencies. The most common use of LEDs is in electronic equipment, such as cell phones and VCRs, to inform the users that the item is ON. LEDs are cheap and easy to reproduce (Pontinen 1992). Obviously, these devices are NOT lasers. This misconception is in large part a by-product of marketing. Some sales professional use the word "laser" in order to describe a process such as in "laser pointers" which refers more to mankind's collective imagination than scientific comprehension.

Do you need FDA market clearance to sell these devices?

Erchonia Medical Lasers made history on January 17, 2002 by being the first Low Level Laser manufacturer to be given marketing clearance as Adjunctive Use in Pain Therapy for the treatment of chronic neck and shoulder pain. Although Low Level Lasers typically fall into the "non-significant" risk category, there are many lasers that have been used in the Veterinarian market that are being sold illegally for human use.

How long are the treatments?

Treatments can vary in time from seconds to minutes depending on the condition. Research studies show that there may be a dose dependent response, so it may be more effective to treat at lower doses at multiple intervals then to treat a single time with a high dose.

How long does the treatment last?

A treatment plan may vary, depending on the condition. For instance, an acute soft tissue injury or open wound may require multiple short treatments initially then the interval between treatments will lengthen as the condition improves.

Where can I purchase a laser?

The Erchonia 3LT^™ Laser can be purchased from any of the many doctors that distribute our devices, or directly from Erchonia by calling 888.242.0571

Can my business lease a laser?

Yes, Lease options are available form Ladera Leasing.

Are there seminars to learn more about laser?

Yes, there are several national seminars offered on a monthly basis by Erchonia Medical Lasers. These seminars usually offer CE credits and are taught by health professionals that are proficient in Low Level Laser Therapy. To view a list of seminars, click here.

VP-3 Percussors Pointed Vibrational Therapeutic Device Deep and Superficial Release Cranial Corrections Extremities from TMJ to Plantar Fascitis Adhesion & Scar Tissue Release Trigger Point Therapy Microprocessor Controlled Energy Absorbing grip Patented Galvanic Motion Heat Dispensing Electronics Variable Pulse adjustment Patent Pending The Erchonia Variable Percussor device is a hand-held mechanical adjustment device that is supplied complete - with NO ASSEMBLY REQUIRED. It is a portable, self-contained unit, designed for ease of use with a unique "Galvanic Wave" action head that provides comfort to the patient receiving percussion as well as more control to the Doctor providing the treatment. The variable speed feature offers the practitioner the control to change speeds to the desired output giving the highest degree of control. Each Variable Percussor package is subjected to a thorough Quality Assurance inspection in order to ensure the highest quality product that can be made. The Variable Percussor operates with a set of two attachment tips. One cone head tip, (sent attached), and one flat pad tip. The tips "twist" on and off. The leather hand strap is sent attached for your convenience. The wall-mounting bracket for the control box has complete mounting instructions included in the packaging. The hand held portion's 7.5" height, 5" length, and 2.5" width, offers inherent flexibility. The control box's dimensions are 1.75" height, 5.75" length, and 5.5 in width. The Variable Percussor package is made up of the following equipment items:Two attachment heads, flat pad and cone head, Power cord, Leather hand strap, Wall mounting bracket for control box. Optional Attachments: Front Roller, Back Roller

"EB" Cellular Cleanse Therapy

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• Designed and developed to restore the body's balance and energy levels, while facilitating and aiding in its natural detoxification process.

• Proven in clinical trails to balance & restore the body's Ph and electromagnetic energy.

• State-of-the-art research and development used to provide a form of energy that the body can readily use - "Bioenergetic/Life Energy".

• The "EB" Cellular Cleanse Therapy is the only TOTALLY direct current unit on the market to ensure no unwanted power transients or static sounds are passed on to the body!

• Manufactured to ISO standards at Erchonia Medical, Inc. in Phoenix, Arizona.

• FDA approval applied for and patent pending.

The "EB" Cellular Cleanse Therapy has shown in clinical trials using electro dermal scanning to improve and balance the body's energy channels or meridians. These meridians begin or end on the feet or hands and provide a pathway for energy to flow to or from a particular organ (i.e. liver,kidney, etc.). A person's current state of health is determined by how well energy flows through these meridians or energy channels. The "EB" Cellular Cleanse Therapy has also shown in clinical trials to change and balance the body's pH. Balancing the body's pH is critical in assisting the body in every aspect, from its ability to detox to its ability to digest.

• The "EB" Cellular Cleanse Therapy uses direct current to create an ionic energy field in the foot bath similar to the energy produced by the human body. This energy is sub-threshold, meaning that the patient generally will not feel the treatment. The "EB" Cellular Cleanse Therapy creates energy by altering the electron and protron load in the water to create an electromagnetic (Bioenergetically") altered water environment. The patient places their feet in the "Bioenergetic" water to receive the flow of appropriate ions. The energy flow from the "EB" Cellular Cleanse Therapy increases the body's energetics, or simply translated "Life Energy".
• This sub-threshold energy is very similar to micro current or cold laser therapy, such as the Erchonia Low Level Laser, both of which have been proven to increase and create more cellular ATP, more commonly know as cellular energy. This increase in cellular ATP allows the cells to work and detoxify at a higher rate. The ability to work at a higher rate enhances the cells to withstand stressors both physical and chemical.
• The Erchonia "EB" Cellular Cleanse Therapy was designed to create ION fields in order to detoxify and balance the overall energy in the body.An Ion is a charged atom or molecule. This charge can be either positive or negative. These ions want to naturally negate their charge back neither to positive or negative, but rather a stable position. Ions then seek out things of opposite polarity to negate that charge.
• The "EB" Cellular Cleanse Therapy device takes advantage of that natural occurrence to remove the unwanted toxins and other harmful free radicals from within the body, that are stored within the body. By using the foot bath and water as a vessel to transmit this Ionic charge, the body will naturally absorb this energy force through the meridian points within the feet. This energy force will then attract the opposite polarized items in order to negate their charge and return to a stable position. This polarizing process has a similar effect as a television picture tube (this is why your television set gets so dusty)
• The "EB" Cellular Cleanse Therapy device is battery powered to ensure no unwanted power transients, (electric spikes through a wall outlet) that can have an unwanted effect on the body, and get passed onto the body. This also ensures a safety factor as the maximum power output that this unit can produce is 24 voltsDC @ 1.5 Amp's. The Ion producing array has all its components totally encapsulated to further ensure safety as well as dependable and repeatable results.

Consistent with the biological law known as the "Arndt-Schultz Law" , which states; "Weak stimuli excite physiological activity, moderately strong ones retard it, and very strong ones arrest it". The biological process of energy flow within the body is best described by the Helsinki Bioenergetics Group , Institute of Biotechnology, University of Helsinki, Finland who states "Living organisms require a constant supply of energy. In cells themselves, this energy must be available in the form of ATP, but the organisms obtain energy from their environment in other, very different forms, such as oxygen, carbohydrates, light, etc. This means that living organisms must be able to efficiently convert energy into forms, which are usable in the cell". Bioenergetics' is important because the amount of energy a person has and the balance of that energy contributes to the capacity of the body to problem solve, work more efficiently, and to detoxify.

1. The "EB" Cellular Cleanse Therapy is the only machine to use direct current similar to that of the human body. Not converted energy from A/C to D/C. The "EB" Cellular Cleanse Therapy has the ability to drive both positive and negative ions.

2. The advantage of this bipolar unit is the ability to alter the body's pH by using both positive and/or negative charges.

3. The average treatment time is between 18 & 23 minutes . Almost half the time of other machines due to an increase in EB ion production, making the treatments more time and cost effective.

• New Battery System - The EB-Pro will be powered by 2 -12 volt batteries at a minimum of 8 Ahr. It will have limited voltage and current to less than 24 volts DC and less than 1.5 amperes of either positive or negative polarity.
• New Smart Charger - The new charger has a three light system to notify the technician the level of the current battery charge. Red indicates less than 50% charge, Orange indicates a charge of 85% and Green indicates a full charge.
• New LED Battery Level Indicator Light - This new monitor will display the current level of the charge on the internal battery. It will display either full, medium or low.
• New Sleep Mode (to Maximize Battery Life) - This feature will become effective if no activity is done within 2 minutes to protect the current charge level. To reactivate the system simply touch the “on” button once again.
• Flashing Low Battery LED - The low battery “shutout” feature is to prevent the batteries from damage due to excessive discharge below the minimum discharge condition . When this indicator comes on the device will “lockout” to prevent further use until the batteries are charged to a sufficient level.
• 3 Pre-Set Treatments - The new unit now offers three different pre-set time treatments. The “A” key will be a 12 minute Lymphatic session to help open up the lymphatic drainage prior to further detoxification. The “B” key will be the Balance treatment of 18 minutes, and the Start key will yield the standard 23 minute detox setting.
• “Schumann Resonance” Frequency Mode - The EB-Pro now offers the Schumann Resonance frequency (7.83) which can be added to any of the pre-set treatments or any personal standard setting. Start by pressing the Hz key and then either the “A” preset, the “B” preset or the start key to activate this setting. It will then pulsate the frequency from 4 Hertz to 20 each second and then back down again for the duration of the treatment cycle.
• New LED Energy Field Indicator Light - This LED display will monitor the actual applied current levels in both the negative and positive fields. This will assist in the amount of salts to be added to the solution and to also determine when the arrays current capabilities are eroding.
• On/Off Switch - No more keys to lose, but a master power on/off switch.
• Backlit LCD Screen - Backlit LCD screen to assist in low light settings.
• Includes Two Arrays - We’ve now included two arrays with this new unit for more treatments prior to reordering.

Seminar Schedule for 2005 Course Title: Efficacy of The Low Level Laser In Physical Therapy Guest Speakers: Dr. Donald A. Chu, Ph.D., PT, ATC, CSCS (Retired from Stanford University) James E. Dutra, BS, MS, (Alternative Med Concepts) President, Sports Medicine Specialist

Dr. Donal A. Chu Ph.D., PT, ATC, CSCS

CEU Course Approval (8 - Course Hours) PT's & PTA's
CU Course Credits (8 - Course Hours) Chiropractors
Erchonia Low Level Medical Laser Certification