Laser acupuncture to support recovery after a new knee

After knee surgery and the accompanying physiotherapy, most pain symptoms and limitations usually disappear. However, stiffness and pain sometimes persist, slowing down recovery. Laser acupuncture can support this process by stimulating tissue repair, preventing cell death, inhibiting inflammation and reducing pain. In this way, this therapy contributes to a faster and more comfortable recovery. For further information about this therapy, please visit our website.

Treatment in own practice 

In our practice, we use a combination of different lasers in combination with medical acupuncture. The photo above shows an example of a patient who had a knee replacement and suffered from stiffness and mild pain. Thanks to laser acupuncture, combined with physiotherapy, these symptoms were significantly reduced.

How laser and LED reduce pain and inflammation

The positive effects that other patients also experience on a daily basis are described in the article. “Low-intensity LASER and LED (photobiomodulation therapy) for pain control of the most common musculoskeletal conditions” van de Oliveira MF et al., 2022. The article highlights low-intensity LASER and LED therapy (photobiomodulation therapy, PBMT) as a non-invasive, safe and drug-free method to reduce pain and inflammation in common musculoskeletal conditions. The therapy, which uses low-intensity red and near-infrared light, promotes cell repair, inhibits inflammation and relieves pain through biological effects on tissues and nerve cells.

Consult the article discussed via: DE Oliveira MF, Johnson DS, Demchak T, Tomazoni SS, Leal-Junior EC. Low-intensity LASER and LED (photobiomodulation therapy) for pain control of the most common musculoskeletal conditions. Eur J Phys Rehabil Med. 2022 Apr;58(2):282-289. doi: 10.23736/S1973-9087.21.07236-1. Epub 2021 Dec 16. PMID: 34913330; PMCID: PMC9980499.

Another interesting article you can consult on laser therapy: Dos Santos Maciel T, Corrêa Lima Chamy N, Dos Santos Maciel M, Pasqual Marques A. Effect of Photobiomodulation (Low-Level Laser Therapy) in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomised Controlled Trial. Lasers in Medical Science. 23 June 2025;40(1):293. doi: 10.1007/s10103-025-04542-4. PMID: 40545487.

Disclaimer: The photographs shown have been taken with the consent of our clients and are intended to illustrate the possible results of treatment. Results may vary significantly from person to person and depend on personal circumstances and factors. The examples shown do not guarantee the outcome of your own treatment.