Guest guest Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 At 12:02 PM 8/1/2009, you wrote: > My physical therapist is using a small infrared light on injuried > area of my foot. Hmm, perhaps that would help my left foot which I hurt 2 months ago. A small IR light. Interesting. I'd only heard about the full body saunas. There is a lot of web sites selling them. Some are MCS safe. Is the light far IR, or near IR? Can you post the brand name and model number? Warning: when using such lights yourself, do not get too close, as skin contact with the hot bulb will burn your skin. I researched both near and far IR light several years ago, and found the light waves would not penetrate more than 1 inch into your body. While skin is transparent, it's only 1/16 inch thick or so. Then comes fat, interstitial volumes, and muscle. Far IR penetrates farther than near IR. Is it just the warmth that speeds healing, or is something about the frequency helping? I have no input on that, as my research found nothing years ago. I'd be interested in anything anyone has to post. Include where you got it and I will follow up. > It's a bright red intense light. I've read alot about infrared > light recently and it says it can help skin conditions, something I > have been battling for over a year now. Me, too. Do you care to share? Online? Or privately? Email me which. Pete - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 Infrared light that bathes small area of skin link below. I was wondering in infrared sauna does same thing with larger areas. http://www.lgmedsupply.com/dpdpelith.html He also uses electrical stim units, professional models cost couple thousand but these TENS units are portable versions for individual use. If your doctor think you would benefit, insurance will pay for but these prices are pretty low. I had a foot injury that has damaged some nerve tissue and taking forever to heal, so I'm considering this. I've been on crutches for four months now. http://www.lgmedsupply.com/tensproducts.html -- In , <pete-@...> wrote: > > At 12:02 PM 8/1/2009, you wrote: > > My physical therapist is using a small infrared light on injuried > > area of my foot. > > Hmm, perhaps that would help my left foot which I hurt 2 months ago. > A small IR light. Interesting. I'd only heard about the full body saunas. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 2, 2009 Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 , I massage my foot regularly, stretching and weight bearing exercises in pt twice a week, but healing is so slow, thinking about this unit: http://www.lgmedsupply.com/lgpoulun.html > >http://www.lgmedsupply.com/dpdpelith.html > > Oh, near IR LEDs. I'll make my own fixture, and not worry about burnt skin. > Thanks! Now, to locate a supplier. Not as good as far IR, but it's cheaper. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 One can check beauty suppliers for infra red lights. I have one which I used for facials when I was working as a barber. It is suppose to be good for skin conditions like acne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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