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LED Therapy for Arthritis

Light-emitting diode (LED) light therapy is used to treat muscle pain and joint stiffness, symptoms typically associated with arthritis, through holistic, nonmedicinal, noninvasive means.

  1. Discovery of LED

    • NASA research has inspired the use of LED lights, which penetrate deep into muscle tissue, for treatment of chronic pain and stiffness and improving circulation. LED therapy is used on the Space Station and by the U.S. submarine fleet for pain relief and wound healing.

    FDA Approval

    • According to gethealthnewstoday.com, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved LED light therapy for the treatment of minor pain and stiffness and specifically for use by arthritis sufferers, which is what the system was created for.

    How It Works

    • The LED system transmits light waves at a speed of 880 nm into the deep muscle tissue, stimulating DNA production and normal cell growth and function, which can be altered by the effects of arthritis.

    System Specifications

    • Currently the LED Technologies infrared system, the only FDA-approved system, consists of two 9-inch by 14-inch panels containing 154 infrared and 20 red LEDs. Accessories include a stand to position the panels for use on the face and a strap to position them on the body.

    Cost of Therapy

    • LED Technologies lists its LED therapy system at between $350 and $450 per unit.

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