Factors |
Application procedure |
Effect on pain |
Requires clinician |
Treatment time |
Applications per day |
Can cause infection |
Causes burns/damage |
Increases microcirculation |
Increases lymphotic flow |
Dangers of usage |
Insurance reimbursements |
|
| Laserprism® LLLT |
| Noninvasive |
| Influences pain source |
| Clinician or self-administered |
| 10-15 minutes for area |
| Multiple within protocols |
| Stimulates healing of wounds |
| FDA determined SAFE |
| Yes |
| Yes |
| If directed into eyes |
| Attended modality |
|
| TENS |
| Adhesive pads and wires |
| Masking effect |
| Generally required |
| Up to 40 minutes |
| One is recommended |
| No open wounds |
| May blister skin |
| n/a |
| n/a |
| Heart arrhythmia |
| Durable medical equipment |
|
| Ultrasound |
| Gels/creams/wires |
| Temporary, through heat |
| Demands clinician |
| 5 to 20 minutes |
| No more than one |
| No open wounds |
| Can overheat/damage |
| n/a |
| n/a |
| Destruction of tissue |
| Attended modality |
|