How does laser therapy promote healing?

Laser therapy promotes healing primarily by enhancing ATP (adenosine triphosphate) production within the cells. ATP is the energy currency of the cell, essential for various cellular functions, including metabolism, growth, and repair. When laser light interacts with tissue, it penetrates and is absorbed by the cells, leading to an increase in mitochondrial activity. This increased activity boosts ATP synthesis, thereby providing the energy required for the healing and regeneration processes.

Enhanced ATP production facilitates several biological functions, such as collagen synthesis, tissue repair, and the modulation of inflammation. These processes are vital in promoting overall healing in tissues that may be damaged due to injury or disease.

Other options, while related to the therapeutic effects of therapies, don’t capture the primary mechanism by which laser therapy exerts its healing effects as accurately. For instance, while cooling surrounding tissues may have benefits in reducing inflammation, it does not directly promote healing like enhanced ATP production. Similarly, while stimulating blood cell production and preventing pain signals can be beneficial in their own right, they are not the primary means by which laser therapy accelerates the healing process.