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Your top questions about red light therapy

Long Life Hyperbarics offers Red Light Therapy and hyperbaric treatments in the Taranaki region. Red Light Therapy may assist common ailments. It can aid hair regrowth, skin health, reduce pain and inflammation, promote cell health, boost circulation and fertility, and speed up recovery times.

What are some of the health outcomes of red light therapy?

  • Reduction in fine lines, wrinkles, and signs of aging.

  • 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.

I'm looking for some good references around red light therapy?

References Avci, P., Gupta, A., Sadasivam, M., Vecchio, D., Pam, Z., & Hamblin, M. R. (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, M. R., & 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, D. A. (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, S. H., & Kim, H. (2017). Influences of low-level laser therapy on pain and wound healing after extraction of impacted lower third molars. The Journal of the Korean Academy of Periodontology, 47(6), 369-376.

Minatel, D. G., Frade, M. A. C., & França, C. M. (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, N. J., Moffatt, L. T., Shupp, J. W., & Merriam, S. M. (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, P. J., Zwickey, H., Blong, T., Vicci, L., & Cochrane, C. (2010). Therapeutic photobiomodulation for methotrexate‐induced mucositis. Biofactors, 36(1), 108-113.

Vladimirov, Y. A., Osipov, A. N., & Klebanov, G. I. (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, A. A. (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.

Please note that the field of photobiomodulation and Red Light Therapy continues to evolve, and the specific benefits may vary based on the parameters of treatment, underlying health conditions, and individual responses. These references provide insights into the potential applications of Red Light Therapy across different medical and wellness contexts.

Personalised treatment 

Every person is unique, and so are their health requirements. Recognising this, we design specialised treatment strategies tailored to your individual health profile and past medical experiences. By doing so, we ensure that you gain the utmost advantage from every hyperbaric oxygen therapy and red light therapy session, making your journey towards better health as effective as possible.