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To obtain the most effective results, the applicator should be in contact with the patient’s skin.
Applicator Position
Due to the characteristics of laser light, the angle at which the light enters the patient’s skin is very important. Therefore, the
applicator lens should always be parallel to the treatment area.
Treating Joints
If you are applying laser light therapy to a patient’s joint, it is more effective to apply the laser light energy into the joint by
positioning the joint in an open position (e.g., knee in flexion). However, do not attempt this method if it is uncomfortable to the
patient.
Applicator Selection
If the injury you intend to treat is very small (pinpoint), you should only need to treat the area with a single diode applicator. If the
area surrounding the treatment area is sensitive, it is recommended that you apply therapy with a single diode applicator first, then
use the cluster applicator for the surrounding area.
Cold and Heat
If you intend to apply cold or heat in conjunction with laser light therapy, use the following guidelines:
• Use cold before laser light therapy. This slows the flow of red blood cells and reduces the amount of energy removed from the
area.
• Use heat after the treatment. This speeds the flow of red blood cells so that more energy can be removed from the area.
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