Lasers have many advantages over traditional modalities such as ultrasound, hot packs, cryotherapy, high power LED, TENS machines, and microcurrent when it comes to treating neuromuscular and skeletal conditions. The following table explains in more detail.
| Laser | Ultrasound | Hot Packs | Cryotherapy | High Power LEDs | TENS | Microcurrent | |
| Tissue Healing: Nerve | ✔ | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO |
| Tissue Healing: Bone | ✔ | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO | Yes |
| Tissue Healing: Cartilage | ✔ | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO | Yes |
| Tissue Healing: Muscle | ✔ | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO |
| Tissue Healing: Disc | ✔ | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO |
| Increased Strength of Tendon Repair | ✔ | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO |
| Penetration into Large Joint Structures | ✔ | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO |
| Penetration Through Bone to Injury Site | ✔ | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO |
| Penetration Through Large Muscle Groups | ✔ | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO |
| PAIN Relief | ✔ | NO | NO | NO | Yes | Yes | NO |
