Fractured Left Ankle

Mr B, a 24-year-old rugby player, had been unable to play rugby since fracturing his left ankle complaining of a sharp, deep-seated pain when attempting to run fast or change direction at speed. Ultrasound and conventional physiotherapy had been unsuccessful in reducing his pain. Often fractures of the ankle cause significant soft tissue damage and scar tissue formation, and treatment aims to clear any deep-seated scar tissue which may be causing nerve irritation.

In this type of injury, the frequency requirements seem to be dependent on the severity and duration of the injury (the longer the duration, the higher the frequency required), the extent of the soft tissue damage (the more damage, the higher the frequency), and the sensitivity of the patient. The more sensitive the patient (i.e. the more intuitive the patient, the more they can feel the treatment working), the lower the frequency required.

Treatment l. Lamp 1 – just under the lateral malleolus of left ankle. Response: significant reduction in pain during training, only slight twinges after two games of rugby.

Treatment 2. Repeat of first treatment. Response: continued improvement, no more discomfort.

Treatment 3. Changed treatment to try to clear final damage. Lamp 1 – outside of ankle: Response: ankle continues to improve with occasional twinges. Patient can run at full speed without pain and he has returned to full-time rugby.

 Capsulitis of left elbow with ligament sprain

Mr D, a competitive wind surfer, complained of left elbow pain following wind surfing which had continued unabated for 12 months stopping him from weight training and wind surfing. He had previously received chiropractic treatment, physical therapy and ultrasound to his left elbow without success.

Four days after receiving his first treatment, Mr D reported he had felt fit enough to return to weight training and had only experienced slight soreness afterwards. Following his second treatment, Mr D made a full recovery and was able to return to weight training and wind surfing competitively.   

 Nine-month-old hamstring muscle strain

Mr H, an amateur football player, attended the clinic complaining of left posterior thigh pain of 9 months' duration. He explained he had previously seen a physiotherapist, who had diagnosed a moderate hamstring muscle strain. Despite 14 intensive physiotherapy treatments to his hamstring, which included a variety of soft tissue therapy and electrical modalities, the thigh pain had not improved and he remained unable to return to running and playing sport.

Examination confirmed a moderate hamstring muscle strain and Lux II was recommended. Mr H returned after one 20-minute Lux II treatment stating his pain was reduced by 90%. Following his third treatment, Mr H reported his pain had completely gone and has not returned, enabling him to recommence playing football 10 days after his first treatment.   

 Rotator Cuff Strain of Right Shoulder with Capsulitis

Mr S, a 20 stone, 6' 4" rugby player, attended the clinic complaining of a deep-seated, sharp, right shoulder pain which occurred whilst playing rugby. He had previously received physiotherapy and chiropractic manipulation with only limited success. His sharp pain continued to prevent him from returning to his rugby playing. Mr S received three Lux II treatments over a 10-day period. He returned to rugby after 10 days without pain, remaining pain free some 4 months later.   

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