D'Arcy Bain, BPT, CAT(C) - Physiotherapist & Director of Rehabilitation

Bobbi Jo Castaneda RMT, CLT, LDT1 , Member of MTAM

Dijana Mutic-Ens BA, RMT, CLT, Member of MTAM

Mandi Rempel RMT, CLT, Member of MTAM

Amanda Wallis RMT, CLT, Member of MTAM

1. BioTech Laser Rehabilitation Centre is committed to providing the highest quality of Laser Rehabilitation treatment to clients with musculoskeletal and/or other medical conditions which may respond to Laser Therapy.
2. BioTech Laser Rehabilitation Centre respects the individuality, dignity, and rights of every client at all times.
3. BioTech Laser Rehabilitation Centre provides a leadership role in the continued education and training of staff to ensure the clinical excellence of each Laser Therapist.
4. BioTech Laser Rehabilitation Centre is committed to the practice of both evidence based and outcome based medicine. Researching and implementing new developments in the field of Photobiomodulation as well as contribute to improving protocols used in Clinical Practice is our highest priority.
5. BioTech Laser Rehabilitation Centre will strive to share knowledge and experience with all Health Care Professionals as part of our goal to improve the quality of life of those affected by conditions which may respond to Laser Therapy.

• Evidence Based & Outcome Based Studies
• Registered with the North American Association for Laser Therapy
• Registered with the World Association for Laser Therapy
• "Facta non Verba"
  - Deeds, not Words

Discuss your condition with your Physician.
Confirm that an appropriate work-up was done to arrive at a specific diagnosis.
Clarify what treatments have been tried and what other treatments are still available.
LILT may provide you with a treatment option where others have failed.

You may prefer LILT over more invasive procedures or as an alternative to chronic medications which you have found to be ineffective.

Patients usually present to  Biotech Laser Rehabilitation Centre as one of the following:

1. They are referred by a Physician with an accompanying diagnosis.
2. They present without a referral but with a diagnosis established by their Family Physician or Specialist
3. They present with a complaint but no associated diagnosis.

All patients are first evaluated by a physiotherapist who clarify the diagnosis and the appropriateness of LILT for their specific condition.
Laser Therapy treatment usually follows the first evaluation an a same day basis.

Patients who do not have an established diagnosis will receive LILT where appropriate but will be asked to follow-up with their Family Physician during the course of their treatment.

Patients who do not have a Family Physician may be referred to a Physician associated with our Clinic depending on their response to treatment and follow-up evaluations by a Physiotherapist.

• Achilles tendonitis
• Acromio-clavicular Joint Dysfunction
• Adhesive Capsulitis (frozen shoulder)
• Biceps / Triceps tendonitis
• Femoral Bursitis
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• C-Spine Radiculopathy
• Cervicogenic headaches
• Chondromalacia Patella
• Compression Fractures
• De Quevains Tenosynovitis
• Osteoarthritis
• Spinal Stenosis
• Sciatica Radiculopathy
• Disc Herniation with /without Radiculopathy
• Epicondylitis
• Facet Joint Syndrome
• Fibromyalgia
• Herpes Zoster
• Lymphoedema
• Olecranon Bursitis
• Osgood-Schlatter Disease
• Miofacial Pain Syndrome
• Plantar Fasciitis
• Psoriasis
• Repetitive Stress Injury
• Rotator Cuff Injury
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction
• Tempero-Mandibular Joint (TMJ) Dysfunction
• Tendonitis/Bursitis
• Ulnar Nerve Pathologies
• Trigeminal Neuralgia
• Sport soft tissue Injuries
• Chronic Wounds

Laser therapy is the use of red and near infrared monochromatic light to enhance the body’s natural healing processes. The light source is placed in contact with the skin allowing the light energy (photons) to penetrate tissue, where it interacts with various molecules resulting in the restoration of normal cellular function.

The Technology

The BioFlex Low Intensity Laser Therapy System uses both super luminous and laser diodes to produce photons of light energy. These photons are absorbed by a variety of chromophores (light absorbing molecules) within the cell. When chromophores absorb these photons there is an increase in the amount of biochemical energy within the cells.  The resulting increase in energy results in improved cellular function.

Light in its various forms has been used for healing from the time of the ancient Egyptian and Greek civilizations.  The negative effects of the absence of light on the human body are also well known (Seasonal Affectivity Disorder, Rickets, etc.).  Recent advances in the engineering of laser therapy devices and the development of appropriate dosages for effective therapeutic application has dramatically improved the results of this therapy. 

What you Feel as a Patient

You will feel a slight warming of the area being treated.  Other than the minor temperature increase you will feel nothing during the therapy.

The Advantages of Low Intensity Laser Therapy

• Non-invasive
• Non-toxic
• Easily applied
• Highly effective
• Virtually no side effects

Some of the physiological effects of low intensity laser therapy
Short Term Effects

• Reduction in pain
• Production and release of beta-endorphins
• Improvement in localized blood flow
• Small localized increase in temperature
• The short-term effect is significant in 5-10% of cases during or after the conclusion of the initial treatment, but is not as important as the long term or cumulative effect

Long Term Or Cumulative Effect

• Increase in cellular energy
• ATP (adenosine triphosphate) production is increased resulting in improved cellular metabolism
  
• Faster healing of damaged tissue
  
• Increased protein and DNA production results in higher cell replication rates
  
• Stimulation of macrophages, fibroblasts and other cells results in a quicker healing time
  
• Regulates cell membrane potential, essential in Na, Cl and K ion transfer (electrolyte balance)
  
• Better nerve conduction
  
• Neurotransmission is facilitated due to elevated levels of serotonin and aceytylecholine
  
• Reduction in scar tissue
  
• Increase in collagen synthesis results in healing with normal muscle-tendon matrix
  
• More blood flow to the damaged area
  
• Angiogenesis (formation of new blood vessels) brings more blood to the damaged area

Other Effects

• Improved resistance to infection
  
• The immune response is stimulated
  
• Reduction in swelling
  
• Lymphatic drainage is improved
  
• The body’s natural healing processes are enhanced

For more research data on the effects and application of Low Intensity Laser Therapy, visit the Meditech International website.

Laser Therapy

Low Intensity Laser Therapy is a safe and effective treatment modality which stimulates the natural healing of tissue. The result is accelerated healing with virtually no side effects. It is non-invasive, safe, requires no medication and eliminates post-treatment recovery time.

BioTech is the only Centre in Winnipeg which utilizes a multidisciplinary team consisting of Medical Doctors, Physiotherapists and Massage Therapists in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions which may respond to Low Intensity Laser Therapy.