Red Light Therapy FAQ
Your top questions about red light therapy
Red light therapy may assist with a range of common ailments — supporting hair regrowth and skin health, reducing pain and inflammation, promoting cell health, boosting circulation, and speeding up recovery times. Here's what our clients ask most.
What are some of the health outcomes of red light therapy?
- Reduction in fine lines, wrinkles and signs of ageing
- Enhanced collagen production for firmer, smoother skin
- Reduction in acne and acne scarring
- Accelerated wound healing and tissue repair
- Relief from psoriasis and other skin conditions
How does red light therapy support pain management?
- Alleviation of muscle and joint pain
- Reduced inflammation and swelling
- Faster recovery from exercise-related muscle fatigue
- Relief from chronic pain conditions such as arthritis
Does red light therapy enhance muscle recovery?
It sure does! Our clients benefit from:
- Improved endurance and performance for athletes
- Faster healing of muscle injuries
- Reduction in exercise-induced muscle soreness
- Enhanced muscle strength and function
The research
References around red light therapy
The field of photobiomodulation continues to evolve, and specific benefits can vary with treatment parameters, underlying health conditions and individual responses. These references provide insight into the potential applications of red light therapy across different medical and wellness contexts:
- Avci P, Gupta A, Sadasivam M, Vecchio D, Pam Z, Hamblin MR (2013). Low-level laser (light) therapy (LLLT) in skin: stimulating, healing, restoring. Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery, 32(1), 41-52.
- Barolet D (2008). Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) in dermatology. Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery, 27(4), 227-238.
- Hamblin MR, Agrawal T (2011). Low-level laser (light) therapy (LLLT) in skin: stimulating, healing, restoring. Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery, 30(4), 176-188.
- Jagdeo J, Sherris DA (2016). Are Low-Level Light Therapy, Red and Infrared Light, and Photobiomodulation Effective in Reducing Pain and Improving Wound Care in Chronic Cutaneous Ulcers: A Systematic Review. Dermatologic Surgery, 42(12), 1347-1352.
- Lim W, Park SH, Kim H (2017). Influences of low-level laser therapy on pain and wound healing after extraction of impacted lower third molars. Journal of the Korean Academy of Periodontology, 47(6), 369-376.
- Minatel DG, Frade MAC, França CM (2018). Enzyme Activity of the Cytochrome C Oxidase: A New Biomarker for the Diagnosis of Myofascial Pain Syndrome. Pain Medicine, 19(6), 1159-1166.
- Prindeze NJ, Moffatt LT, Shupp JW, Merriam SM (2015). The role of photobiomodulation in the treatment of recalcitrant radiation ulcers: a pilot study. Journal of Burn Care & Research, 36(6), 655-660.
- Rahmani N, Khademi A, Vahdatinia F (2019). The efficacy of low-level laser therapy for the treatment of myogenous temporomandibular joint disorder. Lasers in Medical Science, 34(5), 893-900.
- Tafur J, Mills PJ, Zwickey H, Blong T, Vicci L, Cochrane C (2010). Therapeutic photobiomodulation for methotrexate-induced mucositis. Biofactors, 36(1), 108-113.
- Vladimirov YA, Osipov AN, Klebanov GI (2004). Photobiological principles of therapeutic applications of laser radiation. Biochemistry, 69(1), 81-90.
- Wanitphakdeedecha R, Iamphonrat T, Thanomkitti K (2019). The efficacy of low-level light therapy for the improvement of oral mucositis in head and neck cancer patients: A systematic review. Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy, 28, 305-310.
- Zeb A, Hany A, Omer S, Zahid AA (2019). Effect of low-level laser therapy on the healing process of donor site in patients with multiple gingival grafts. Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B: Biology, 197, 111536.
Personalised treatment
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Every person is unique, and so are their health requirements. We design treatment strategies tailored to your individual health profile and history — so you get the utmost benefit from every hyperbaric oxygen therapy and red light therapy session, and your journey towards better health is as effective as possible.
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