My pursuit of the best and most current knowledge in integrative Laser PBM Therapy(PBMT) and photomedicine as well as the most precise and potent laser systems available, led me to the Australian Institute of Laser Therapy (AILT) and Tina Czech who provided both. My personal experience with Induction and Masters level training with AILT opened a world of ground breaking multi-disciplinary practice with great possibilities and my interest to help a close family member with laser PBM therapy (PBMT) quickly expanded to my clinic patients, where results were promising and at the  time, nothing short of incredible. I have been integrating laser PBMT and Osteopathic practice over the past 18 months using the RJ Physiolaser Olympic multiplatform PBM system and have been astounded by the treatment results so far. Not only have my ‘high’ expectations been breached, the possibility of greater heights for clinical success has been galvanised and made real by the treatment results I have obtained so far and would not have been possible without the support from Tina Czech and the highly experienced clinical consultants at AILT.

As a family doctor, I would be faced several times a day with patients who are suffering from chronic pain, which may not have  been the main reason for their visits to me and I usually prescribed pain killers to provide temporary pain relief, knowing these may carry side-effects and do not address the underlying cause of the problem. Patients had often failed to get relief from other modes of physical therapy and I would feel helpless at not being able to offer definitive management of their pain stemming from injury or inflammation. After completing comprehensive and government  approved    training in laser photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) and choosing what I considered to be the best laser equipment I could find from the Australian Institute of Laser Therapy, I began introducing this support therapy to some of my patients, who had very limited benefits from other clinical therapy modalities and a plethora of  pain medications over the years. Initially I was surprised and delighted with the results and quickly began to accept that the speedy resolution of their symptoms, was not just a random effect, but a repeatable and effective one and without any unwanted side-effects. My clinical experiences since I introduced PBMT into my  family medical practice has led me to believe that this modality is the way forward in managing chronic pain, pain medication addiction and associated mental health issues, just as it has proven to be in other countries around the world for the past 2 decades.

As a Vet, I have always aimed to offer my animal patients the best care possible , but sometimes the healing process can be impaired by other factors.I have been implementing PBM Laser Therapy for the past 10 years using the RJ laser devices to enhance and accelerate the healing rate of all types of injury and neurological issues. There have been many times, when a severely injured and traumatised animal has been brought into my clinic and PBM therapy was applied to support the nervous system before we could do further investigations and necessary surgical procedures, but the survival of the animal was still in doubt. That is when daily applications of PBM therapy have aided the animal’s recovery and tissue regeneration beyond what we had originally expected, so we now apply PBM therapy as a standard procedure for all our animal patients.

I first integrated laser technology into the Coonabarabran Medical Centre back in 2005 after attending the Laser Induction course and hands-on practical training at the Australian Institute of Laser Therapy in Melbourne. Since then my nurses have also completed that same course, in order to assist me with the increase in patient demand for non- thermal laser PBM Therapy and this demand was largely due to patient word of mouth communication amongst our regional country community. Being in a north western NSW farming area, we have a high level of musculoskeletal complaints as well as injuries, coupled with acute and chronic pain, which we find PBMT highly effective for, as well as Diabetic  leg ulcers and non -healing amputations and wounds  and dermatological conditions. I utilise a variety of lasers from the RJ Laser range because of the diverse pre-programmed treatment menus, easy touch-screen operation and very fast treatment times that save me valuable time and effort in an already busy medical practice. I provide non-needle acupuncture, localised anatomical treatment and recently introduced non-invasive systemic PBM treatment, which we have found very beneficial for relieving anxiety and depression.

Our clinic is located on the state border towns of Albury & Wodonga. Darren has developed a thorough and holistic understanding of lasers and respects their innovative abilities to render optimum results for clients. We introduced this service to our Medical Aesthetic laser business in 2018, in which have now branched out as a separate business due to the success in this form of therapy. Darren has found using the RJ Laser for our PBM treatments to be non-invasive, pain-free, safe and effective for our patients.

 

Darren’s background in Nursing gives him a comprehensive understanding and respect for the importance of laser physiology to respect individual’s health, medical history and a high standard of care. Darren’s enthusiasm with lasers has seen him travel to Slovenia and Italy to help perfect the art of laser treatments for the clinic. In the course of Darren’s travels, he has created a network of professional contacts worldwide in the laser industry for professional support to help he is able to provide innovative, advanced and professional services to the wider community. Within our regional area we treat a broad range of musculoskeletal concerns, sporting injuries, post-operative healing, Endometriosis symptoms, mastitis treatment and dermatological conditions. We hope this modality gets more recognition as it deserves.

My focus as a naturopath is to support the body in restoring bioregulation and homeostasis and PBM therapy provides an efficient and safe mechanism for supporting the body’s natural healing processes. This form of laser therapy can be therapeutically beneficial during all phases of healing and recovery after illness, injury or surgery by alleviating pain and inflammation and supporting tissue regeneration and lymphatic drainage, naturally.

We have been using the RJ Laser equipment for many years now. The types of conditions we find the best results with in our patients have been neck pain, headaches, back pain (upper and lower), knee pain; and also the management of both acute and chronic injuries.

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I purchased 2 lasers from the RJ Laser range for my hand therapy practice from the Australian Institute of Laser Therapy 18 months ago. Of all the modalities I have used in the past and currently still use, PBM therapy at this advanced level is by far the most versatile and effective management for a broad range of clinical applications, from acute trauma, post-operative management to chronic pain conditions. The analgesic and anti-inflammatory benefits are outstanding reducing the need for medication and in particular has offered a treatment option, for those slow to heal tendinopathies and ligament injuries and has accelerated healing timeframes. Tina Czech has been very responsive to our clinical queries and supporting us as we continue to successfully integrate PBM therapy into our routine rehabilitation.

Adding PBM to our Clinic has been of great value- Not only is it non invasive painless and comfortable, the effects of the therapy have provided a great support to our clients with a range of diverse problems including musculoskeletal, pain relief, aiding and accelerating recovery post surgery or post injury, reducing inflammation and oedema with lymphatic and autoimmune issues and overall assisting in the regeneration of all types of tissue.

We are loving the results and so are our clients!

I first integrated non-thermal, low level laser therapy, into my clinical practice with the RJ laser PBM equipment some 6 years ago and our clients were mainly sporting professionals and young recreational sports enthusiasts affected by physical trauma. Since then we have outgrown our clinic space and located to larger premises and continued to increase our range of RJ laser equipment because of it’s advanced German technology and ever increasing range of treatment options, in keeping with the latest scientific research in the field of photobiomodulation. Our scope of treatment has now  expanded to include pre and post- operative therapy and rehabilitation, as well as, but not limited to; lumbago, sciatica, frozen shoulder, whiplash, chronic headache and neck pain, with an ever increasing focus on chronic pain and inflammation and in particular osteoarthritis and the advanced laser phototherapy education provided by the Australian Institute of Laser Therapy has been there right from the start and continues to provide that professional ongoing technical and clinical support.

Laser photobiomodulation has a unique place in treating many musculoskelatal conditions, including recurring pain in the shoulder, lower back, knee and foot without any manipulation of joints. I have found that laser is the best modality for improving healing response and pain relief in wounds and chronic leg ulcers and very quickly as well.  My clients are amazed to see the scars almost disappear over a series of treatment sessions and in some cases nerve sensation returning to an area that had been numb for a long time.

At Roseville Wellness Group, Sydney, NSW we have found PBM to be very helpful for our patients. The many applications range from the usual musculoskeletal conditions (such as degenerative spine to acute trauma) to acupuncture approaches to healing and general wellbeing maintenance. We have found PBM is the only visibly effective treatment for lymphatic and G-lymphatic drainage. Good lymphatic and G-lymphatic flow as part of general wellbeing has become more prominent in clinical care today. Our PBM laser team (Jo, Tash, Deirdre and myself) have thoroughly enjoyed looking after the patients over the last two years and helping them achieve a better quality of life.

It may be time for clinical studies on PBM in patient care.