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Laser Treatment Protocols:

Laser Treatment Protocols are given in Joules per cm squared (J/cm2):

For Acupuncture Therapy:
· 1-3 Joules per point is used to tonify
· 4-8 Joules per point is used to sedate

For Arthritis:
· 2-4 J/cm2
· 2-6 Points per joint, depending on size of joint
· Point spacing is every 6 sq. cm., depending on palpation, edema

· Treat 2-3 times per week for 4-6 weeks

For Carpal Tunnel Syndrome:
· 9 J/cm2
· Treatment of 4 key points

· Location: Inner wrist and palm. 3 points along the inner writs inline with the 2 nd or 3 rd crease up from the hand, 1 at the Tenosynovium point on the wrist crease line, inline with the pinkie finger, 2 in the middle of the wrist crease line, on the Median nerve, 3 inline with the thumb on the wrist crease line and the 4 th point is down from the thumb, on the palm, in the middle of the large raised pad at the base of the thumb, feel for the sore spot. Optional spot on the back-side of the wrist, at the crease in the middle, in the slight hollow or indentation.

Tendinitis / Epicondylitis:

· 1-4 J/cm2 for 2-3 treatment
· 2-8 J/cm2 for duration of treatment
· Point spacing is every 6 sq. cm., depending on palpation and tenderness
· Treat 2-3 times per week for 2-4 weeks