Inflammation reduction
Acute and chronic inflammation in tendons, bursae, and joints.
How low-level laser therapy works
Low-level laser therapy (LLLT, sometimes called 'cold laser') uses specific wavelengths of light to stimulate cellular activity in injured tissue. There's no heat, no cutting, no sensation — patients feel nothing during the treatment itself.
It's used alongside manual therapy and exercise to reduce inflammation and support healing in joints, tendons, and surface muscles. We use it where evidence backs it — not as a stand-alone treatment.
When this helps
Tendonitis
Achilles, patellar, supraspinatus, biceps tendonitis — paired with rehab exercise for durable change.
Wound healing
Surgical scar tissue and slow-healing wounds where blood flow and cell turnover need support.
Arthritis flare-ups
Joints that flare cyclically — laser can settle the inflammatory cycle alongside other treatment.
What to expect at your first visit
We use protective eyewear as a precaution. Sessions are 10–15 minutes for the laser portion. Acute conditions often respond in 3–5 sessions; chronic conditions take 8–12. Always delivered alongside another physiotherapy modality, not on its own.
Common questions
What is low-level laser therapy?
Low-level (or 'cold') laser therapy uses specific wavelengths of light to stimulate cellular activity in injured tissue. It doesn't heat or cut — patients feel nothing during treatment. It's used to reduce inflammation, support tissue healing, and ease pain in joints, tendons, and superficial muscles.
What conditions does laser therapy help with?
Common applications include tendonitis, bursitis, arthritis flare-ups, sprains and strains, wound healing, and post-surgical recovery. It's often used alongside other physiotherapy techniques rather than on its own.
Is laser therapy safe?
Yes — there's no ionizing radiation and no thermal effect. We use protective eyewear during treatment as a precaution. Contraindications are few but include active cancer in the treated area and pregnancy over the abdomen, which we screen for.
How many sessions will I need?
Acute conditions often respond in 3–5 sessions. Chronic conditions can take 8–12. Laser is typically delivered alongside other treatment, not as a standalone course.
Is laser therapy covered by insurance?
When delivered as part of a physiotherapy session, it's billed as physiotherapy and covered by most extended health plans. We direct-bill most major insurers.
We direct-bill most major insurers. Bring your card and we handle the paperwork.
WCB claims
Covered for approved work-injury claims, no out-of-pocket cost. We handle the assessment reports and return-to-work paperwork.
Alberta Auto Insurance (MVA)
Covered from the date of accident, no pre-approval needed for the first block of visits. We file everything your insurer requires.
Who provides this
All practitioners trained, registered, and continuing to learn.
Conditions we treat with this
Common reasons people come in for laser therapy.
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