RED LIGHT

THERAPY

What is Red Light Therapy?

  • Red Light Therapy (RLT) uses a low wavelength of red light to promote healing and tissue repair, helping to provide pain relief.

  • RLT uses a concentrated beam of light focused on one specific area of the body to treat pain relief issues without the spread or wastage of LED panels.

  • Compared to LED light therapy, laser therapy can penetrate deeper into the tissue to reach a depth of around 5-6cm, which means it's ideal for treating deep-seated pain like Osteoarthritis.

  • RLT is a highly effective treatment for pain relief that has been shown to be more effective than both traditional pharmaceuticals and non-medical treatments like massage, heat, and ice therapy.

  • Sessions are only 10 minutes in length.

  • RLT has shown promise in reducing the effects of golf-related issues, and it works even better in tandem with another treatment type.

  • RLT initially began as a NASA-led experiment to grow plants in space. Soon, however, it was considered a potential way to treat certain wounds.

  • Its been shown to produce results on anything from faster muscle recovery to inflammation management, which showcases its wide range of uses.

What does RLT do?

  • Fast-acting

  • Non-invasive

  • Reduces inflammation and pain

  • RLT helps with many skincare issues and has also shown considerable promise as a treatment for golf injuries.

  • RLT is especially useful in cases of golfer’s elbow or tennis elbow.

  • When you develop golfer’s elbow, it will plague you with a number of different painful issues. You may experience stiffness, tenderness, and pain that extends from the inner elbow to your forearm. Numbness and/or tingling in some of your fingers may also be a notable side effect.

  • Restores the arm’s physical function and give back your range of motion.

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COMMON RLT TREATMENTS

  • Research has demonstrated that RLT can help reduce inflammation and joint pain by:

    • increasing blood flow

    • promoting cellular repair

    • reducing oxidative stress in the affected tissues

    This results in improved joint function and reduced discomfort.

    Light therapy can help alleviate acute and chronic pain associated with various injuries and conditions by reducing inflammation and promoting tissue repair. The main impacts include the stimulation of blood flow, improved delivery of oxygen and nutrition to the area, reduction in oxidative stress, and tissue healing.

  • Clinically known as lateral epicondylitis, tennis/golfers elbow is a condition that causes pain around the outside of the elbow. This often happens after overuse or repeated action of the muscles of the forearm, near the elbow joint. Red light therapy has become a popular treatment option for those suffering from tennis elbow as it is safe and non-invasive.

  • There are a large number of medical trials which have shown great benefits of laser therapy for tendinitis. With consistent use, RLT can help reduce pain and inflammation and stimulate the healing process within the tissues.

  • Osteochondritis Dissecans is a condition that develops in the joints, most often in children and adolescents. Red light therapy can also be an effective solution instead of wearing a splint, cast or brace.

  • Inflammation-related conditions like osteoarthritis, bursitis, and tendonitis often respond well to red light therapy. Light therapy has a powerful anti-inflammatory effect as well as a healing effect on inflamed bursae and surrounding inflamed soft tissues.

Red Light Therapy details taken from Kineon.com