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The State of Iowa is fortunate to have Dr. Phil Harrington as he is the first provider to offer class IV laser treatment. Known as the K Laser, it is an FDA-approved Class IV laser, a lot more effective than the early Class III therapeutic lasers. The main difference is that class III lasers are capable of penetration of only a few millimetres, while Class IV lasers can penetrate over 4 inches into the deep musculoskeletal tissue. This is a remarkable improvement and all due to today’s advancement in technology.

Though therapeutic lasers have been used in Europe for over 30 years it is relatively new in America. This will surely change once people realize how many conditions it can cure or alleviate. This includes back and neck pain, Tennis Elbow, sprains and strains therefore great for sports injuries, arthritis and the list goes on.

Research shows that injuries treated with laser therapy tend to heal faster, which could well be due to the fact that Laser Therapy improves blood flow as well as lymphatic drainage. As Laser Therapy doesn’t require drugs or surgery there are less side effect or risks. One of the most common questions asked is the number of sessions needed to treat any particular complaint. Now, though many patients note an improvement after one or two sessions, normally ten to fifteen sessions are required. Naturally it would be best to call in and talk to a qualified professional.