Infrared therapy
Rehabilitation
estimated about CNY 40-120
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Description
A non-invasive treatment using infrared radiation to promote tissue healing, reduce pain and inflammation, and improve circulation; commonly applied in physical medicine and rehabilitation settings.
Main Uses
Primary clinical uses include: adjunctive pain management (e.g., osteoarthritis, low back pain, myofascial pain); promotion of tissue repair and wound healing (e.g., diabetic ulcers, pressure injuries, post-surgical incisions); reduction of inflammation and muscle spasm; improvement of local microcirculation and oxygenation; and supportive therapy in rehabilitation for sports injuries and chronic musculoskeletal conditions. It is commonly applied in physiotherapy, sports medicine, dermatology, and geriatric care settings.
Normal Range
Infrared irradiation is not a diagnostic laboratory test with quantifiable 'values' or numerical reference ranges; it is a non-invasive physical therapy modality. Therefore, there is no standardized 'normal range' of measurable parameters (e.g., units, concentrations, or thresholds). Clinical application relies on protocol-specific parameters such as wavelength (typically 700–1000 nm for near-infrared; 1000–10,000 nm for mid- and far-infrared), irradiance (commonly 10–100 mW/cm²), treatment duration (5–30 minutes), and total energy dose (1–10 J/cm²), all individually titrated based on condition, tissue depth, and device specifications.
Low Values - Possible Causes
N/A — Infrared irradiation does not produce 'low values' in a biochemical or physiological measurement sense. Apparent therapeutic inefficacy may result from: insufficient energy dose (under-dosing), incorrect wavelength selection for target tissue depth, inadequate treatment duration or frequency, poor device-tissue contact or alignment, or intrinsic patient factors (e.g., severe peripheral edema, dense adipose tissue, or metallic implants attenuating transmission).
High Values - Possible Causes
N/A — There are no 'high values' to measure; however, excessive or inappropriate application may cause adverse effects due to: excessive energy dose (overheating, thermal injury), prolonged exposure beyond recommended limits, use over compromised skin (e.g., neuropathy, ischemia, or radiation dermatitis), improper device calibration, or concurrent use with photosensitizing medications increasing thermal sensitivity.
estimated about CNY 40-120
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