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Infrared Therapy Rental Equipment for the Home

Infrared therapy is commonly used in medical treatment. At-home applications of this therapy are becoming more popular with treatment professionals and caregivers. Information on the rental of these units is important for in-home treatments.

  1. How It Works

    • An infrared beam is actually a beam of light. The human body feels this beam as heat. Infrared light can penetrate into organic tissues without heating the surrounding air. The heat therapy is applied in this way to deep tissues of the body without burning the skin. Traditionally, orthopedic specialists and sports therapists have used infrared devices for rehabilitation after injury. According to Dr. Takayuki Sako, these machines can help to noninvasively measure the oxygenation of muscles.

    Benefits

    • A study by Dr. Takayuki Sako published in the Journal of Japanese College of Angiology in 2002 has shown that infrared therapy increases the circulation and improves the immune system through better oxygenation. The healing rate for muscle injuries is increased. Arthritis pain benefits from infrared therapy. Chronic health conditions that produce pain at a variety of levels may be improved by infrared therapy

    Cost-Benefit Analysis

    • Infrared treatment devices come in a wide variety of sizes and shapes. They range from hand-held devices to large medically applied technologies. If you are considering purchasing a large unit for home use, first investigate equipment rental. Renting large medical equipment for a short time could save a significant amount of money for the patient.

    Availability

    • Infrared therapy may not be covered by the patient's insurance. The rental of an infrared-therapy machine, however, may be covered. If the rental is covered by insurance, a medical-supply store will be able to arrange a rental plan for the infrared equipment in a size and suitability for the patient's needs. Companies rent this equipment as an alternative to selling the units to doctors who cannot get approval to use it as therapy. Home use is the most advantageous solution for the patient.

    Warnings

    • Always inspect and test home-health-care equipment prior to use. Check cords and the entire unit for damage. The elderly and children should always be supervised when using infrared products. Care should be taken to prevent burns from overuse and excessive temperature.

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