What LLLT Treatment Did Used to NHI Offer?
Dr. Rassman. Always a pleasure. I would be interested to know what Clinical Laser Unit you had in your office, and the treatment protocol you had your patients follow. For example were patients just using it whenever they happened to be in the office, or were they on a strict schedule of using the machine 3 times a week etc….
Myself and other LLLT advocates know that LLLT is a moderately effective treatment so long as it is used as directed, that being on average 3 times per week and longterm, not just several months.
It’s like applying minoxidil once, every other day, results if any would be minimal.
I believe the machine was a Revage 670, but I’m trying to get confirmation and will update this post if I discover the name or model is incorrect. As for actual use, I left the decision up to the patient, but recommended three applications a week. About half of those using it stuck to the 3 times a week schedule with no results seen by me. The laser was available in my office for over a year.
I actually bought one of these units and sit in while I work about 6 hours per day. I also have one in front of my TV for when I’m watching movies and one unit that I’ve modified to fit on my bed. I’m trying to figure out how to install in one in my car so I can be under the LLLT as much as possible. Obviously, there are some issues with providing the right power to the unit. If anyone has any suggestions, I’d be happy to hear them.
Why don’t you just make a portable helmet you can wear around all the time? It would be a lot easier. Maybe Obama will subsidize some solar panels so you can use green power for it.