Long wave length light therapy:

statictable · #1 Jul 27, 2007, 10:21 PM

Hi to all; Has anyone worked with 800 to 850 nm light? Many thanks for your time. Statictable

Budhabelly · Aug 9, 2007, 05:45 AM

Hi, i am currently using laser with 810nm wavelenght, and 100w power. 700-900 is considered therpeutic range for musculoskeletal problems as well as trigger point treatment and laser acupuncture. It does not produce any heat, and the light is infrared. Most devices are around 800-850. Dont LOOK into the probe when its on, as the laser can damage your retina!!!

statictable · Aug 9, 2007, 10:27 PM

Budhabelly; Many thanks for your information. This has pointed me in the right direction. Best wishes. statictable

Capuchin · Aug 9, 2007, 10:32 PM

"It does not produce any heat, and the light is infrared"

But infrared IS heat... ??

Budhabelly · Aug 10, 2007, 03:28 PM

The difference is in the wavelenght. higher wavelenght have more heat and are used in cosmetic surgery (hair removal, acne treatments etc)

Some lower wavelenght become red visible light, and that also produces heat (which is what i believe you were referring to Capuchin)

Capuchin · Aug 10, 2007, 03:41 PM

no, infra-red IS heat. we all emit infra red in the form of heat.



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