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The Clarington Independent, Bowmanville, Saturday, December 3,1994 23 By Dr. Kathlynn Hoch D.C., F.I.A.C.A. Laser Therapy for Pain Relief Light amplification of stimulated emission of radiation (LASER) is a light beam from the electromagnetic spcctmm. Unlike conventional light sources, a laser beam travels in only one direction and is monochromatic. Low-level base therapy (LLLT) has been investigated and used clinically for over 30 years, mostly in Europe and Asia. The laser can nonthermally and nondestructively alter cellular function. This is known as biostimulation biostimulation and is the basis for the current use of lasers to treat a variety of conditions. conditions. LLLT is a safe procedure due to the low level nature of the laser beam. It does not have the hazard associated associated with high powered lasers" used for surgical procedures. Clinical studies show a reduction of pain with laser treatments directed over acupuncture points and muscular muscular trigger points. In a study involving over 4,000 subjects who had suffered from conditions conditions such as degenerative arthritis, muscle pain, tendonitis and tension, more than 80% of the subjects found a marked lessening of pain following laser treatment. In an acute injury like strain or sprain, laser treatment reduces swelling swelling and inflammation and gave significant significant pain relief. (LLLT) is also used in post-operative pain syndromes, syndromes, scar tissue wound healing and herpes simplex. It is used for treatment of stress and pain management. Laser therapy is gaining laboratory and clinical data to prove its effectiveness. The information in this column is of a general nature. Consult your health care professional for specific health concerns. Dr. Hoch, of the Bowmanville News 1 Ont. March of Dimes Seeks Public's Help Family Chiropractic Centre, is now in her tenth year of private practice. She has personally attended more than 30,000 patients. She supports and educates her patients to create conditions for Optimum Health, with a focus on lifestyle modification and stress management so each individual individual can work towards achieving Optimum Optimum Health and in turn educate oth- The Durham region of Ontario March of Dimes is looking for donated donated space to store items for the organization's organization's annual winter garage sale.. Items to be stored- include house- wares, furniture and hardware. Storage Storage space is needed from December until the end of March. The garage sale will be held on March 26 at the Royal Canadian Legion Legion in Oshawa. All proceeds will be used to purchase mobility equipment for adults with physical disabilities. If you can help, please call Ontario Ontario March of Dimes at (905) 434- 5280. Forum Planned There are numerous services and programs available to children and adolescents with special needs. Finding Finding out about and getting these services services for your child at times may be difficult. The Children's Services Council (Durham) is offering a presentation presentation to answer questions that parents parents may have when looking for services services for their children with special needs. Children and adolescents with special needs include those who have problems, as well as those who are at risk of developing problems. These problems can involve physical, developmental, developmental, speech/language, intellec- tual/leaming, emotional, behavioural and/or social issues. The presentation will provide helpful tips about where to begin looking for services as well as information information about the types of services available in Durham, how to get them and what they cost. Parents will find out what they can expect when they contact an agency, and what they can do while they arc wailing for service. The rights of parents and their children children will be reviewed with regards to issues such as confidentiality, access to information and participation in decision-making. Brochures from a variety of agencies agencies and other resource materials will be on hand for parents to browse through. There will also be an opportunity opportunity to ask questions. The presentation is being offered twice: Tuesday, December 13 from 7 - 8:30 p.m. at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 91 King's Crescent, Ajax and Wednesday, December 14 from 2 - 3:30 p.m. at Children's Services Council (Durham), 1650 Dundas St. E., Whitby. Parents arc asked to phone the CSCD at 433-4100 or 683-4089 to register for the session of their choice at least one week prior to the date. Admission is free. CLARINGTON CONCERT BAND -- The Clarington Concert Band will perform its annual Christmas Concert on Thursday, December 15th, in the Orono Town Hall. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Refreshments will be available. 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