Red Light Therapy also called Photobiomodulation (PBM) or low-level light therapy (LLLT) is completely safe, natural and non-invasive. Our Red Light Therapy bed has been designed to help promote overall health and wellness by supporting cellular function. It offers a scientifically proven safe non-invasive approach to wellness, fitness and health.
It’s the application of specific wavelengths of light - tissue to obtain therapeutic benefits.
Light has been used to strengthen humans and to treat illness and injury for millennia. The Ancient Egyptians, Romans and Ancients Greeks all used sunlight and firelight to boost performance, accelerate wound healing and treat diseases. We explain how red light & near infrared can be used today.
Light emitting diode (LED) therapy is used today as a safe and natural method of treatment for a variety of skin and pain conditions including acne, wrinkles, aging skin, chronic pain, and wound healing.
Today ‘s modern light sources make it possible to use near infrared and red light extremely effectively for treatment without generating any unwanted heat.
Performance Enhancement and Faster Regeneration in Sports and Physiotherapy
For treatments in sports and physiotherapy, red light is used in combination with near infrared, to achieve both superficial and systemic deep effects. The application can increase performance, prevent muscular fatigue and accelerate regeneration. When applied before exercising, sporting performance is improved and blood circulation is boosted, as well as promoting the build-up of ATP (adenosine triphosphate) in the tissue, which supplies the body with additional energy. Applying immediately after exercise, it promotes the regeneration of muscles and connective tissue and increases metabolic activity, which is reflected, for example, in the accelerated breakdown of lactate
Treatment before exercise can improve performance through increased supply of cell energy (ATP), oxygen and antioxidants. In addition, the release of inflammatory parameters is positively influenced, which can reduce unpleasant after-effects of intensive exercise. Connective tissue, fascia and bone tissue primarily benefit from the increased collagen formation.
Higher lactate levels after intensive physical activity are reflected in muscle hyperacidity and reduced performance. The reduction of lactate levels in the blood, which has been proven in various studies, is an indicator that the use of red light and near infrared improves cell metabolism, increases blood circulation and optimises oxygen supply in tissues. It has also been known for a long time that photobiomodulation has a positive effect on the available ATP thereby improving the energy supply in the body
The muscles, fascia system, bones and joints all benefit from follow-up treatment after intensive exercise. It reduces inflammatory parameters, the level of lactate in the blood, optimises wound healing and improves repair processes. As most joints can be easily reached by light radiation, a positive influence on the joint membranes (synovia) can also be assumed. The synovia are responsible for the production of joint fluid (synovial fluid), which accelerates regeneration.
Supporting physio-therapeutic measures with light can accelerate the recovery of the musculoskeletal system. While hot air and heat treatments function on the surface, photobiomodulation can reach deeper layers of tissue. The increased supply of ATP makes the muscle supple and increases its ability to react. This effect is ideal as an effective and gentle preparation for a massage, as a metabolism stimulation and as a support for muscle building.
With increasing age, blood circulation, metabolism, regenerative ability, flexibility of connective tissue and vessels as well as cell division continuously decrease. Red light and near infrared reduce these signs of ageing, in particular by activating the mitochondria to produce ATP, improving blood circulation and metabolism and optimising cell renewal.
Almost all signs of ageing are related to the decreasing activity of the mitochondria. These “cell power plants” generate the molecule ATP (adenosine triphosphate) and are essential for the maintenance of all life functions. ATP not only acts at the point of treatment, but can be distributed throughout the body via the bloodstream.
As we age, cell tissue loses flexibility and elasticity, which has a negative effect on metabolic performance. Cell membranes become less permeable and the permeability of the vascular system decreases. As a result, nutrients are no longer transported to and waste is no longer transported away as effectively and the supply of energy and oxygen is reduced. Light with suitable wavelengths improves blood circulation and substance exchange.
Numerous studies have shown that the application of light has a positive effect on telomerase concentration levels. Telomerase is an enzyme/catalyst that is able to lengthen the telomeres (= “protective caps” on the ends of the chromosomes) and thereby prevent actual genetic information from being damaged during frequent cell division
Red light therapy has been used by cosmetic institutes and dermatologists for many years, to naturally reduce the causes of skin ageing and to improve the skin’s appearance. The light has a regenerating effect on the skin, increasing natural collagen production and elastin synthesis as well as the metabolism of skin cells (fibroblasts), which can reduce wrinkles and improve the overall appearance of the skin. In contrast to invasive treatments such as chemical peels, microdermabrasion, microneedling or injections, the skin is not injured with the light treatment. It is safe, painless and has no side effects when used properly. The light activation of the skin also improves the effectiveness of cosmetic active ingredients..
Fibroblasts (connective tissue cells) produce collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid, which are responsible for tensile strength, elasticity and fullness of the skin. From the age of 25, the metabolism of the fibroblasts slows down, causing the collagen content to decrease by an average of 1% per year. The red light is absorbed by the fibroblasts and increases the body’s own production of collagen and elastin. This tightens the skin and reduces wrinkles and fine lines.
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The stimulation of regenerative and reparative processes in the skin contributes to accelerated wound healing. This is one of the longest researched effects of red light and is therefore often used in the context of invasive procedures for skin rejuvenation to shorten recovery times (“social downtime”).
Overproduction of sebum and clogged ducts lead to blackheads and pimples. Various studies show that red light and near infrared can reduce both sebum production and inflammatory processes, accelerating the skin’s natural healing process. This leads to a reduction of lesions and an improvement in the skin’s appearance.
Red light helps improve the antioxidant status of the skin, thereby reducing unwanted side effects of UV light. At the same time, desired effects of UV light are intensified by improved blood circulation and oxygen supply to the skin. Therefore, modern tanning salons also use red light in addition to UV light (“hybrid light technology”).
In various studies, the symptoms of skin diseases such as psoriasis, neurodermatitis and rosacea have also been significantly reduced. However, the treatment of medical conditions should always be in consultation with the treating doctor.
Fatigue, exhaustion, lethargy, loss of appetite and weight gain are typical signs of the winter blues, also known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Using red light and near infrared can be an effective solution to counteract winter blues and sleep disorders.
Our body controls our sleep-wake rhythm with the production of the ‘happiness hormone’ serotonin under the influence of light and the ‘sleep hormone’ melatonin in the dark. In the dark winter months, this rhythm often falls out of balance. By using light, the natural sleep-wake rhythm can be restored and the winter blues can be reduced. A study compared the effectiveness of very bright white light (Bright Light Therapy, BLT) and barely visible near infrared light (NIR). The results demonstrated there were no significant differences between BLT and NIR.
Most people are exposed to a lot of artificial light which disrupts the circadian rhythm, ie the normal 24- hour rhythm. Blue light from smartphones and screens, particularly in the evening can have a negative impact on sleep quality because it impairs the production of the sleep hormone melatonin. The use of red light can help regulate the body’s natural chronobiological functions and increase the production of melatonin, promoting sleep and regeneration. It can also be used to re-balance the body’s biorhythms after jet lag
A study of female athletes showed that sleep quality was significantly improved after just 14 days of regular red light therapy in the form of 30-minute full-body sessions in the evenings. The athletes’ blood melatonin levels also increased and their endurance performance increased significantly. Current research results also highlight the positive effects of using red light on the so-called glymphatic system in the human brain. By stimulating this system, the regenerative efficiency of sleep is promoted.
Different wavelengths reach different cell types at different tissue depths. The Revive PRO IR Laydown uses three different lights with LED technology: Red 630 and 660 nm, and aNer Infrared 850 nm. In addition full body red light is achieved through low pressure light technology and emits between 630 and 680 nm. Working simultaneously to manage a variety of skin and musculoskeletal conditions, the perfect combination of these three light spectrum's ensures that light-absorbing molecules will respond to the different wavelengths of light energy, resulting in a targeted increase in cellular activity at different tissue depths.
The whole body treatment offers systemic effects, such as the formation of ATP.
In the past, red light and near infrared applications were solely used locally because no devices were available for large-area application. Thanks to the development of high performance LEDs that can be combined to form large-area clusters, light sources are now available for whole-body application.
Large-scale application offers systemic effects in addition to local effects. These are effects not only at the site of application, but throughout the entire body. Possible systemic effects include, for example, the increased formation of ATP (adenosine triphosphate) in the mitochondria, the influence on nitric oxide and antioxidants, as well as hormonal effects via the eyes.
Due to the advantages of large-area applications and new light technologies, full-body applications will become increasingly important in the future
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