Indications; Contraindications - I-Tech LA8000 User Manual

Indications

The fields of application of the I-TECH LA8000/10000 laser therapy
equipment are:
1. Sports traumatology
Strained or pulled muscles, sprained joints, epicondylitis, tendinitis
and enthesitis, bruising, hematomas and skin hemorrhages,
bursitis.
2. Rheumatic disorders
Arthritis, sciatica, scapular-humeral periarthritis, arthropathies of
hands and feet, epicondylitis, hip arthrosis in the early stage,
gonalgia with or without effusion, myogenic stiff neck, lumbago,
myositis, etc
3. Rehabilitative therapy
Articular motor rehabilitation after removing plaster casts or after
orthopaedic surgical operations.
4. General medicine and dermatology
Decubitus ulcers, cheloids, torpid sores treated thanks to its well-
known biostimulating and anti-infective effects.

Contraindications

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Direct exposure to eyes: class 4 lasers are potentially harmful to the
retina; although the likelihood of damage to the retina is extremely low.
The operator must, however, wear the special safety glasses (provided).
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Pregnancy: the laser must not be used above a pregnant uterus. The
laser can, however, be used for pregnant women providing it is not
directed at the abdomen.
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Neoplasia: do not use the laser on an undiagnosed primary or secondary
lesion. Laser treatment can be used to alleviate pain during the final
stage of a disease, but we recommend that this be done only with the
full consent of the patient.
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Thyroid: the laser must not, for any reason, be used above this gland.
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Hemorrhages: it is possible that vasodilation caused by the laser could
worsen the hemorrhage.
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Immuno-suppressive therapy: laser therapy is not recommended for
patients subjected to this type of pharmacological therapy.
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In the case of suspect skin lesions: strictly avoid exposing black marks
or suspect lesions on the skin to the laser.
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