Terapia HPC®
High Performance Combination: laser therapy, cryotherapy and thermotherapy
HPC® Therapy (High Performance Combination), developed by qmd®, combines laser therapy, cryotherapy and thermotherapy in a single therapeutic protocol to optimize the treatment of inflammation, reduce pain and support functional recovery.
Based on years of research, analysis of scientific literature and experience with the three technologies, HPC® Therapy integrates heat, cold and laser in a coordinated approach across the different phases of the inflammatory process.
What is HPC® Therapy?
HPC Therapy is based on the integration of three therapeutic technologies:
Combining these three technologies makes it possible to use their respective benefits in a complementary way, adapting treatment to the phase of inflammation and the specific clinical needs of the patient.
Why Combine Three Technologies?
Laser therapy provides an important anti-inflammatory effect. However, during the acute phase of inflammation, tissue contains a high concentration of water molecules, which can reduce laser penetration and therapeutic effectiveness.
Cryotherapy helps control the inflammatory process and rapidly relieve pain, while thermotherapy promotes vascularization and microcirculation during the later stages of recovery.
Integrating these three technologies provides a more comprehensive therapeutic approach than using a single modality alone.
Protocol for the Acute Phase
During the acute phase, the following therapeutic protocol is recommended:
- Contrast Therapy with the “Anti-inflammatory – Acute Phase” program
- Laser therapy with the “Effect – Anti-inflammatory” program
- Cryotherapy
This sequence uses the anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effects of cryotherapy while maintaining the benefits of laser-induced biological stimulation.
Protocol for the Chronic Phase
During the chronic phase, the therapeutic objective changes. The tissue requires increased microcirculation and additional heating.
The recommended protocol therefore includes:
- Laser therapy with the “Effect – Anti-inflammatory” program
- Contrast Therapy with the “Anti-inflammatory – Chronic Phase” program, using alternating heat and cold cycles that end with heat
This approach promotes vascularization and supports functional recovery during the chronic phase.
Benefits of HPC Therapy
- Combination of three therapeutic technologies
- Approach adaptable to the phase of inflammation
- Control of inflammation
- Pain reduction
- Improved microcirculation
- Faster functional recovery
- Protocol developed on the basis of clinical experience and scientific literature
Devices Compatible with HPC Therapy
HPC Therapy is available on the following combined systems: