LightForce Class IV Laser Therapy
Background
LightForce Laser Therapy is a safe, painless, and non-invasive treatment designed to relieve pain and promote healing without medication or surgery. Using advanced laser technology, therapeutic light penetrates deep into injured tissues to reduce inflammation, improve circulation, and stimulate the body's natural recovery process.
This treatment can be beneficial for both acute injuries and chronic pain conditions, helping patients recover more comfortably and return to their normal activities sooner. LightForce Laser Therapy is also widely used by professional, collegiate, and Olympic athletes to support recovery and reduce post-exercise soreness.
Dr. Knapp was the first to offer the 25 Watt LightForce Laser Therapy for pain in Sarasota, Bradenton, and Venice, offering the most state of the art H.I.L.T. Class IV laser therapy available. He also coauthored the first Laser Therapy Safety and Compliance Manual published by the Florida Chiropractic Association in 2025.
How It Works
Healing with Laser Light: Photobiomodulation
Light energy (photobiomodulation) is used to stimulate the body’s repair mechanisms.
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Stimulates blood flow
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Relaxes muscles
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Decreases swelling
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Decreases pain signals
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Stimulates nerve repair
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Stimulates collagen production
What To Expect During a Treatment
How It Is Applied: A specific dose is determined for your condition based on chronic or acute, region of the body, and other individual factors. The laser is moved over an area in a slow scanning motion.
What It Feels Like: A mild warm sensation and a feeling of relaxation of the muscles.
Treatment Time: Treatment sessions take about 15 to 20 minutes
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Length of visits vary depending on condition
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4 – 8 visits are common
Safety: LightForce® therapy lasers are cleared by the FDA and adhere to strict ISO standards in order to provide you with a safe, non-invasive treatment option and effective alternative to drugs and surgery.
Dr. Knapp coauthored the first Laser Therapy Safety and Compliance Manual published by the Florida Chiropractic Association in 2025.
Lumbar Stenosis
Sciatica
Chronic Pain
TMJ
Spinal Fusion Pain
Rotator Cuff Injuries
Shingles Pain
Post Operative Recovery
Neck & Back Pain
Shoulder/Neck/Hip/Ankle/Foot Pain
Arthritis Pain & Stiffness
Plantar Fasciitis
Peripheral Neuropathy
Sports/Soft Tissue Injuries
Nerve Damage
Frozen Shoulder
Conditions Commonly Treated
Research and Case Studies
Knapp, D. Postherpetic (Shingles) Neuralgia: Case Study of Class IV Laser Therapy Intervention, Clin J Pain. 2013
Knapp, D. Class IV laser therapy treatment of multifactorial lumbar stenosis with low-back and leg pain: A case study. JACA Online 2010
Knapp, D. Laser Therapy: Understanding a New Chiropractic Modality, Part I/II ACANews 2010