tinnitus OVERVIEW

Tinnitus is often described as a ringing in the ears. It also can sound like roaring, clicking, hissing, or buzzing. It may be soft or loud, high pitched or low pitched. You might hear it in either one or both ears. Millions of Americans have tinnitus. People with severe tinnitus may have trouble hearing, working or even sleeping.

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THERAPY OVERVIEW

Studies have shown that Low Level Light Therapy (LLLT) was effective for the treatment of tinnitus. The most successful treatments were transcochlear LLLT, at a 660-nm wavelength for 15 min. Protocols in studies involving a larger patient population carried out to refine the Low Level Light Therapy protocols.

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SCIENTIFIC BACKED RESULTS

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The effects of photobiomodulation therapy in individuals with tinnitus and without hearing loss
MR Silva, AR Scheffer, RS de Assunção Bastos… - Lasers in medical …, 2022 - Springer

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High‐frequency pulsed electromagnetic energy in tinnitus treatment
SN Ghossaini, JB Spitzer, CC Mackins… - The …, 2004 - Wiley Online Library

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of Red and Infrared Laser Therapy in Patients with Tinnitus: A Double-Blind, Clinical, Randomized Controlled Study Combining Light with Ultrasound, Drugs …
VH Panhóca, AE de Aquino Junior… - Journal of Personalized …, 2023 - mdpi.com

 

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effectiveness

To verify the effect of photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) in individuals with chronic tinnitus without hearing loss, 20 patients who met the inclusion criteria were randomly divided into group 1: active low-level laser (LLL) and group 2: equipment without laser (placebo). Upon anamnesis, data collection, and audiological exams, the Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI) and the Visual-Analog Scale (EVA) were applied to measure the level of discomfort with tinnitus and the level of discomfort before and after laser treatment. The protocol used included 12 active LLL sessions for group 1 and not active for group 2, varying red and infrared wavelengths. There was a reduction in the disadvantage of individuals with tinnitus after the intervention and between the initial and final sessions, regardless of the intervention, although group 1 showed a greater reduction than group 2, regardless of point in time of assessment and number of session. Individuals with chronic tinnitus reduced the complaint, regardless of point in time and group of intervention; however, the group that received PBMT improved the level of satisfaction, regardless of point in time of assessment and number of session.

MR Silva, AR Scheffer, RS de Assunção Bastos… - Lasers in medical …, 2022 - Springer

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HOW OFTEN

How often should you repeat this therapy? The tinnitus therapy program at Recharge requires a once per week visit to the club for 90 minutes per session.

 

RESULTS

What are the results of this therapy?  After approximately 3-8 weeks clients should see a noticeable improvement

 

Cost

 How much does this service cost?  The cost for this plan is $99 per month.  There are no contracts or long term commitments.  To get started you will need to purchase a Recharge Health Plan

 

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