Infrared (IR) Light Therapy | Theory, Use, & Parameters

The video tutorial explores infrared light therapy, a therapeutic modality distinct from regular heat. It explains the light spectrum, focusing on infrared light's higher wavelength and lower energy, which allows it to penetrate skin without causing DNA damage. The video details how infrared light therapy works at the cellular level, enhancing wound healing and tissue repair through mechanisms like increased nitric oxide and ATP production. Various methods of delivering infrared light, such as lamps, pads, and probes, are discussed, highlighting their applications and precautions.

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