I had a severe flare up of my arthritis in my hands at the end of last year, so much so that my physiotherapist felt that it may have been rheumatoid and not osteoarthritis. At her recommendation I began using the laser. Very quickly I had relief from the heat, pain and swelling in my joints. I now have minimal pain and more movement which is wonderful.
Approximate cost: $ 500
I have used this hand held laser for a while now in my professional practice of Remedial bodywork and I found it extremely effective for the treatment of pain related conditions, inflammation and oedema. It's also very helpful to release stiffness and tight tissue.
I have sustained 3 injuries (plus I have Rheumatoid Arthritis). I am SO glad that I purchased this product, as recommended by my pain management doctor. It is an integral part of my pain management plan. I've haven't needed to have Physiotherapy for several months now. It is so easy to use & so lightweight that I take it overseas with me. I just wish I'd bought it sooner. While my private Health Fund doesn't rebate on this item at present, I'm still glad I went ahead & bought it. (I found it to be is a MUCH better product than the TENS machine that was covered by my Fund.) Some health funds do cover it, so worth checking. Either way, I'd still recommend purchasing this product if you or anyone in your family is in pain. Rather, than hovering over the painful area(s), I was told by my doctor to firmly hold it in the required area(s). I usually use in on my neck, shoulder, lower back, hip & other areas as required, even hands & feet. I use a pillow so I can get into different positions & rather than holding, sometimes I can lean by body onto it, which means I can use it by myself without assistance. It has a 5-min auto timer. Stuart is great & very helpful & approachable.
Approximate cost: $510
Problem: RSI with pain in both hands including loss of strength.
At the point of desperation and after years of steroid injections, my hands had reached a point where I was looking at a drastic career change from the job that I love. (leather work). I called Pulse Laser Relief by accident looking for a laser clinic to try and I got a patient man with good old fashioned service and attention to my needs. I had spent $300 that week on osteo and massage so I thought it was worth a try for just $500. It only took about a week for me to start to get some minor relief but after 2-3 weeks I noticed that I was no longer wincing to twist a door knob or grip something. I took it slowly but after my second treatment I felt confident enough to start doing some light gym work again and now while not completely pain free I can work with no issues and am looking at a future again with my job that I love. Strength is back in my hands and I am back to normal day to day activities. It is important to note that I continued with stretches from my osteo and some massage. The area that I treated was my forearm where the doctor had pin pointed the stem of the issue.
I have now used the laser on my neck and upper back where I always had an issue giving my a wry neck. It is the longest that I have ever been pain free there now too.
I cannot recommend a product more highly if you are suffering from RSI.
Approximate cost: $500
The Handy Cure Laser has been great for reducing pain and swelling. I put in distal needles for the general effects of acupuncture and use the laser locally.
It's been great for swollen ankles and feet, sprained ankles, arthritis, muscle pain and fatigue, iliotibial band tightness, tendonitis, trigger points and neuropathic pain.
Dr Lucy V.
Surprising results. I used it in combination with visits to a Dr. using a higher power laser machine.
Hi Ian, Thanks for your comments, good to hear. As the affect of low level laser therapy is accumulative the LLLT laser can be used to top up the dose in between laser therapy clinic visits.
Cheers Stuart
My wife uses it for inflammation and pain following a knee replacement. Pain and swelling have gone and any recurrence is now well controlled. I use for neck problems and also carpal tunnel pain. Again amazingly effective and no need for analgesics.
Hi Stan, it was good to meet you at the low level laser therapy sydney workshop. Thanks for your feedback on our LLLT device, great to see your getting results after a short time! Cheers Stuart
I have been using the Pulse Laser for home treatments for over a year now and I am very pleased with it. I have been using it to manage those annoying exacerbations of spinal, buttock and hip pain, and also neck pain with headache.
I have also used the Pulse Laser for pain from enthesopathies such as lateral hip pain ("bursitis") and tennis elbow. It hastens healing and or shortens the period of the flare-up. It's a great home treatment for myself and the family!
Thanks again,
Linda C.
I bought the Pulse Low Level Laser 2 months ago. It has provided complete pain relief to a close family member suffering TMJ (temporomandibular joint syndrome) after two weeks of continuous treatment. I also used it for pain relief for sciatica, it helped reduce inflammation and ease muscle spasm. It is easy to use with the 3 set treatment programs which was very handy.
Sounds great, thanks for the review,
Hi Boon, Nice to hear from you and great to hear that our low level laser can work on a range of conditions. LLLT or low level laser therapy is used a lot for TMJ by dentists, I use the Pulse Laser myself on my jaw when I get stressed! Thanks again Stuart
I have been using the equipment now for about a year.
It's easy to use, highly portable, all as advertised.
Stuart is ready to answer all questions.
Very happy to recommend him and his business
Thanks Andrew for the feedback. Good to hear that you are finding the laser useful on your patients. I will keep you in the loop on some new developments that are coming in 2014! Cheers Stuart
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Hi Robynann, thanks for sharing your experience of the Handy Cure low level laser therapy device. Great to see how effective it is for osteoarthritis treatment of the hands. All the best Stuart (business owner)