Regional curiosities
At the end of last year, a Biostimulation Laser was purchased for the rehabilitation department of the Zespół Opieki Zdrowotnej in Bolesławiec. The modern device was funded by the Mayor of Bolesławiec.
Four people—the rehabilitation department’s employees—were trained to operate the laser.
Soon, once a suitable room has been prepared, the residents of Bolesławiec will be able to use laser therapy treatments.
Laser—this is the key word of the 20th century. Formed from English words, it literally means the amplification of light by stimulated emission of radiation. It is therefore light with positive feedback.
Research conducted by physicists, engineers and doctors led to the construction of the laser, which is used in various fields of medicine. Its design and technical parameters vary depending on the purpose. There are already many applications for lasers in medicine, ranging from invasive methods that destroy tissue (surgery) to subtle actions stimulating biochemical processes (specific physical, chemical and metabolic reactions occurring in the cells of living organisms).
The laser is the newest of the discovered sources of light and is considerably more effective than those used previously.
The absorption of small doses of laser radiation produces macroscopic effects in the form of analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects, as well as increased efficiency of the processes responsible for cell nourishment, growth and regeneration. Biostimulation laser therapy can be used as an individual treatment method and can also be combined with traditional treatment methods such as pharmacotherapy, physical therapy, acupuncture and others.
Laser therapy produces proven, positive results in, among others, the following progressive diseases:
1. in dermatology: lichen, cold sores, scars, keloids, burns, frostbite, pressure sores, varicose ulcers and infiltrates;
2. in dentistry: inflammation of the periosteum, pulp and tooth socket; elimination of the symptoms of lockjaw;
3. in laryngology: inflammation of the sinuses, tonsils and salivary glands;
4. in plastic surgery and cosmetology: smoothing wrinkles, corns, moles and skin discoloration;
5. in rheumatology: rheumatoid arthritis, degenerative joint changes, tendon damage and inflammatory conditions of the joints;
6. in traumatology: contusions, joint sprains, spinal pain syndromes, tennis elbow syndrome, post-traumatic swelling and hematomas, and damage to peripheral nerves.
Laser therapy is also successfully used in other fields of medicine: ophthalmology, gastroenterology, pulmonology, cardiology and gynecology. These treatments are performed by specialist doctors in the respective fields.
As with every other treatment method, laser therapy also has certain contraindications. These include increased sensitivity to the effects of light; advanced diseases of the cardiovascular system; diabetes; illnesses accompanied by high fever; poisoning; epilepsy; hyperthyroidism; active pulmonary tuberculosis; pregnancy; and menstruation.