Infrared device. Infrared treatment

Light is one of the main conditions for the implementation of the vital activity of terrestrial organisms. Many biological processes can proceed only under the action of infrared radiation.

Light as a healing factor was used by the ancient doctors of Greece and Egypt. In the 20th century, light therapy began to develop as part of official medicine. However, it should be noted that infrared radiation is not a panacea.

What is infrared radiation

The section of physiotherapy that studies the effect of light waves on the body was called phototherapy. It has been proven that waves of different ranges affect the body in different layers and levels, and infrared radiation has the greatest penetration depth, and ultraviolet light has the most superficial effect.
Infrared radiation has a wavelength of 780 to 10,000 nm (1 mm). In physiotherapy, as a rule, waves are used in the range from 780 to 1400 nm, i.e., short waves that penetrate tissues to a depth of about 3 centimeters.

Healing effects

Under the action of infrared radiation, heat is generated in tissues, physicochemical reactions are accelerated, the processes of tissue repair and regeneration are stimulated, the vascular network expands, blood flow accelerates, cell growth increases, biologically active substances are produced, leukocytes are sent to the lesion, etc.
Improving blood supply and expanding the lumen of blood vessels leads to a decrease in blood pressure, psycho-emotional and physical stress, muscle relaxation, mood elevation, improved sleep and a state of comfort.
In addition to the above, infrared radiation has an anti-inflammatory effect, stimulates the immune system and helps the body fight infectious agents.
Thus, infrared therapy has the following properties:

• anti-inflammatory;
• antispasmodic;
• trophic;
• stimulating blood flow;
• awakening the reserve functions of the body;
• detoxification;
• pronounced biostimulating effect.

Speaking of phototherapy, one cannot help but recall the founder of this section of physiotherapy, the Danish doctor and scientist Niels Ryberg Finsen, who received the Nobel Prize for the successful use of concentrated light radiation in the treatment of various diseases. With the help of his works, it became possible to expand the possibilities of light therapy.

Techniques

There are two types of infrared therapy: local and general.
With local exposure, a specific part of the patient's body is exposed to radiation, and with a general effect, his entire body.
The procedures are carried out 1 or 2 times a day, the duration of one session is from 15 to 30 minutes. Course treatment consists of 5-20 procedures.
You need to know that during exposure to the face area, the eyes should be protected with special glasses, cardboard pads, cotton wool and other methods.
After the session, erythema (redness) with fuzzy contours remains on the skin, which disappear without a trace an hour after the end of the procedure.

Indications

The main indications for IR therapy are:

• degenerative-dystrophic diseases of the musculoskeletal system;
• consequences of injuries, joint pathologies, contractures, infiltrates;
• chronic and subacute inflammatory processes, sluggish wounds;
• neuritis, neuralgia, myalgia;
• dermatitis, dermatosis, neurodermatitis, consequences of frostbite and burns, scars, trophic ulcers;
• some diseases of the upper respiratory tract;
• eye pathology.

Contraindications

In the presence of the following diseases and conditions, treatment with infrared radiation should be abandoned:

• purulent processes without outflow of contents;
• exacerbation of chronic diseases;
• the presence of neoplasms;
• active form of tuberculosis;
• tendency to bleed;
• blood diseases;
• pregnancy;
• individual intolerance to the method.

Devices

Today, it is possible to take phototherapy procedures both in medical institutions and at home. For this purpose, there is a large selection of stationary and portable devices.
For treatment at home, portable devices are used that do not require special conditions for use.

Despite this, before starting self-treatment, it is necessary to consult a physiotherapist in order to determine the possible risks for prescribing the treatment method in question, as well as the choice of a specific technique for each specific case.
The doctor will write down the treatment method, which will indicate which area needs to be treated, what gap between the device and the skin needs to be observed, the intensity of exposure, the duration of the treatment session and the number of procedures per course of physiotherapy.

The combination of therapeutic factors

Infrared therapy in one day can be supplemented with the following types of physiotherapy:

• electrotherapy (four-chamber galvanic bath, amplipulse therapy, diadynamic therapy, electrosleep, franklinization, darsonvalization and ultratonotherapy);
• magnetotherapy;
• ultrasound therapy;
• laser therapy;

The combination of physical factors enhances the therapeutic effect and the body's response to the procedure, reduces the duration of therapy and accelerates the patient's recovery.
Should not be combined one day:

• infrared therapy and ultraviolet irradiation;
• galvanization and electrophoresis.

On the same day with infrared therapy are not carried out:

• inductotherapy;
• UHF therapy;
• decimeter and centimeter therapy;
• healing souls;
• paraffin treatment;
• mud treatment;
• therapeutic baths, including underwater massage and spinal traction.

These techniques have a pronounced irritating effect on the body and can harm the health of the patient.

A wide range of diseases are treated with infrared radiation. The methodology for carrying out the procedures is often so simple that therapeutic measures are feasible at home. Consulting a doctor about contraindications and a combination of therapeutic factors will help achieve good results.

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There are different sources of infrared radiation. Currently, they are found in household appliances, automation systems, security systems, and are also used in drying industrial products. Sources of infrared light, when properly used, do not affect the human body, so the products are very popular.

Discovery history

For many centuries, outstanding minds have been studying the nature and action of light.

Infrared light was discovered at the beginning of the 19th century with the help of research by the astronomer W. Herschel. Its essence was to study the heating abilities of various solar areas. The scientist brought a thermometer to them and watched the increase in temperature. This process was observed when the device touched the red border. V. Herschel concluded that there is some kind of radiation that cannot be seen visually, but can be determined with a thermometer.

Infrared rays: application

They are widespread in human life and have found their application in various fields:

• Warfare. Modern missiles and warheads, capable of self-guided targeting, are equipped with which are the result of the use of infrared radiation.
• Thermography. Infrared radiation is used to study overheated or supercooled areas. Infrared images are also used in astronomy to detect celestial bodies.
• Gen. They gained great popularity, the functioning of which is aimed at heating interior items and walls. Then they give off heat to the space.
• Remote control. All existing remotes for TV, stoves, air conditioners, etc. equipped with infrared rays.
• In medicine, infrared rays are used to treat and prevent various diseases.

Consider where these elements are applied.

Infrared gas burners

An infrared burner is used to heat various rooms.

At first it was used for greenhouses, garages (that is, non-residential premises). However, modern technology has made it possible to use it even in apartments. In the people, such a burner is called a sun device, since when it is turned on, the working surface of the equipment resembles sunlight. Over time, such devices replaced oil heaters and convectors.

Key Features

The infrared burner differs from other devices in the way it heats up. The transfer of heat is carried out due to which are not noticeable to humans. This feature allows heat to penetrate not only into the air, but also to interior items, which further also increase the temperature in the room. The infrared emitter does not dry the air, because the rays are primarily aimed at interior items and walls. In the future, the transfer of heat will be carried out from walls or objects directly to the space of the room, and the process takes place in a few minutes.

Positive sides

The main advantage of such devices is fast and easy space heating. For example, it takes 20 minutes to heat a cold room to +24ºC. There is no air movement during the process, which contributes to the formation of dust and large contaminants. Therefore, the infrared emitter is installed indoors by those people who have allergies.

In addition, infrared rays, falling on the surface with dust, do not cause it to burn, and, as a result, there is no smell of burnt dust. The quality of heating and the durability of the device depends on the heating element. Such devices use a ceramic type.

Price

The price of such devices is quite low and accessible to all segments of the population. For example, a gas burner costs from 800 rubles. A whole stove can be purchased for 4000 rubles.

Sauna

What is an infrared cabin? This is a special room, which is built from natural varieties of wood (for example, cedar). Infrared emitters are installed in it, acting on the tree.

During heating, phytoncides are released - useful components that prevent the development or appearance of fungi and bacteria.

Such an infrared cabin is popularly called a sauna. Inside the room, the air temperature reaches 45ºС, so it is quite comfortable to be in it. This temperature allows you to warm the human body evenly and deeply. Therefore, heat does not affect the cardiovascular system. During the procedure, accumulated toxins and slags are removed, the metabolism in the body is accelerated (due to the rapid movement of blood), and tissues are also enriched with oxygen. However, perspiration is not the main property of an infrared sauna. It aims to improve well-being.

Impact on a person

Such premises have a beneficial effect on the human body. During the procedure, all muscles, tissues and bones are warmed up. The acceleration of blood circulation affects the metabolism, which helps to saturate the muscles and tissues with oxygen. In addition, the infrared cabin is visited to prevent various diseases. Most people leave only positive reviews.

The negative impact of infrared radiation

Sources of infrared radiation can cause not only a positive effect on the body, but also harm it.

With prolonged exposure to rays, capillaries expand, which leads to redness or burns. Sources of infrared radiation cause particular harm to the organs of vision - this is the formation of cataracts. In some cases, a person has seizures.

The human body is affected by short rays, causing When the temperature of the brain rises by several degrees, deterioration is observed: darkening in the eyes, dizziness, nausea. A further increase in temperature can lead to the formation of meningitis.

The deterioration or improvement of the condition occurs due to the intensity of the electromagnetic field. It is characterized by temperature and distance to the source of radiation of thermal energy.

Long waves of infrared radiation play a special role in various life processes. Short ones affect the human body more.

How to prevent the harmful effects of IR rays?

As mentioned earlier, a short thermal radiation has a negative effect on the human body. Consider examples in which IR radiation is dangerous.

To date, infrared heaters emitting temperatures above 100ºС can harm health. Among them are the following:

• Industrial equipment that emits radiant energy. To prevent negative impact, it is necessary to use overalls and heat-shielding elements, as well as to carry out preventive measures among the working personnel.
• infrared device. The most famous heater is the stove. However, it has long been out of use. Increasingly, in apartments, country houses and cottages, electric infrared heaters began to be used. Its design includes a heating element (in the form of a spiral), which is protected by a special heat-insulating material. Such exposure to rays does not harm the human body. The air in the heated zone is not dried. You can heat up the room in 30 minutes. First, infrared radiation heats objects, and then they heat the whole apartment.

Infrared radiation is widely used in various fields, from industrial to medicine.

However, they should be handled with care, as the rays can have a negative effect on humans. It all depends on the wavelength and the distance to the heating device.

So, we found out what sources of infrared radiation exist.

Infrared radiation is electromagnetic radiation that is on the border with the red spectrum of visible light. The human eye is not able to see this spectrum, but we feel it with our skin as heat. When exposed to infrared rays, objects heat up. The shorter the infrared wavelength, the stronger the thermal effect will be.

According to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), infrared radiation is divided into three ranges: near, medium and far. In medicine, in pulsed infrared LED therapy (LEDT), only the near infrared range is used, since it does not scatter on the surface of the skin and penetrates into subcutaneous structures.

The spectrum of near infrared radiation is limited from 740 to 1400 nm, but with increasing wavelength, the ability of the rays to penetrate into tissues decreases due to the absorption of photons by water. RIKTA devices use infrared diodes with a wavelength in the range of 860-960 nm and an average power of 60 mW (+/- 30).

The radiation of infrared rays is not as deep as laser, but it has a wider range of effects. Phototherapy has been shown to accelerate wound healing, reduce inflammation and relieve pain by acting on subcutaneous tissues and promoting cell proliferation and adhesion in tissues.

LEDT intensively contributes to the heating of the tissue of surface structures, improves microcirculation, stimulates cell regeneration, helps to reduce the inflammatory process and restore the epithelium.

EFFICIENCY OF INFRARED RADIATION IN HUMAN TREATMENT

LEDT is used as an addition to the low-intensity laser therapy of RIKTA devices and has therapeutic and preventive effects.

The impact of the infrared radiation device helps to accelerate metabolic processes in cells, activates regenerative mechanisms and improves blood circulation. Infrared radiation has a complex effect, it has the following effects on the body:

increase in the diameter of blood vessels and improve blood circulation;

activation of cellular immunity;

removal of tissue swelling and inflammation;

relief of pain syndromes;

improved metabolism;

removal of emotional stress;

restoration of water-salt balance;

normalization of hormonal levels.

Influencing the skin, infrared rays irritate the receptors, transmitting a signal to the brain. The central nervous system reflexively responds, stimulating the overall metabolism and increasing overall immunity.

The hormonal response contributes to the expansion of the lumen of microcirculatory growth vessels, improving blood flow. This leads to the normalization of blood pressure, better oxygen transport to organs and tissues.

SECURITY

Despite the benefits provided by pulsed infrared LED therapy, exposure to infrared radiation should be dosed. Uncontrolled exposure to radiation can lead to burns, reddening of the skin, overheating of tissues.

The number and duration of procedures, the frequency and area of ​​infrared radiation, as well as other features of the treatment should be prescribed by a specialist.

APPLICATION OF INFRARED RADIATION

LEDT therapy has shown high efficiency in the treatment of various diseases: pneumonia, influenza, tonsillitis, bronchial asthma, vasculitis, bedsores, varicose veins, heart disease, frostbite and burns, some forms of dermatitis, diseases of the peripheral nervous system and malignant neoplasms of the skin.

Infrared radiation, along with electromagnetic and laser radiation, has a restorative effect and helps in the treatment and prevention of many diseases. The device "RIKTA" combines radiation of a multicomponent type and allows you to achieve the maximum effect in a short time. You can buy an infrared radiation device at.

Infrared waves are not visible to the human eye. However, in fact, they are the same electromagnetic waves as visible light, and propagate in space according to the same laws. Therefore, such radiation can be emitted by a special illuminator, and then captured by an optical device in which the converter will turn invisible infrared waves into visible light.

An optical-electronic converter is used to convert infrared radiation into visible light. It converts infrared light into a stream of electrons, and electrons, bombarding a special screen, cause it to glow in the visible range. The light emanating from the OEP is directed directly into the observer's eye and is recorded by a camera or video camera.

What to look for when choosing equipment for observation in the IR range?

The image quality (brightness, contrast, sharpness, target detection range against the background of the landscape) depends both on the quality of the illuminator and on night vision devices (the image intensifier tube generation, the quality of the optics). In addition to image clarity, important factors when choosing an instrument for observation in the infrared range are:

• Weight and dimensions of the device;
• Reliability in work, durability;
• Power consumption of the device, type of power supply;
• Protection of the device from ingress of moisture or dirt, resistance to shock and recoil;
• Price.

It is worth making a choice with an eye to specific tasks and the budget of the purchase. Of course, for observation while hunting, it is worth looking for a more compact and lightweight device, designed for the load when the weapon recoils. And to ensure the protection of the territory, you can choose larger structures that have the ability to continuously work for a long time.

presented on the Russian market

• . An observation device that visualizes radiation in the infrared part of the spectrum. The device is designed to operate using an infrared laser (solid-state or LED) with a wavelength of about 350 ... 2000 nanometers as an emitter. The S-1+ photocathode used in the design allows you to see a clear image when observing a target at any distance within the capabilities of the device.

The device is easy to use. Compact size and low weight allow you to observe without fatigue for a long time. The device has a comfortable handle. It can also be attached to a helmet-mask, freeing your hands for work. The device withstands temperatures from -10ºC to +40ºC. Food - "little finger" 1.5-volt battery.

• . The device is capable of converting infrared radiation with a wavelength of 320 to 1700 nanometers into visible light. Since it weighs only 250g, it can be used for long-term observation without hand fatigue. The ergonomic handle contributes to the comfort of observation. For more convenient observation, the device can be mounted on a helmet-mask and hands free.

For this model, a more serious modification has been developed. It has a greater range of sensitivity to infrared radiation. The upper limit of the range is 2000 nanometers.

• . The camera is capable of recording infrared radiation, which has a wavelength of 400 to 1700 nm. It can be used both directly for observation and attached to a microscope and for infrared microscopy, spectrography, forensic research and other research work.

The silicon CCD sensor of the camera has high sensitivity. It also implements the principle of electronic radiation amplification. The camera is powered by 4 AA rechargeable batteries. There is also a built-in charger. The power adapter allows you to take 12V from a household power outlet, so you can work with the camera for a long time and in a comfortable environment. The product comes with a tripod and a carrying bag.

• converts infrared waves with a wavelength of 350 - 1700 nm into visible radiation. In this design, an image intensifier tube with extended sensitivity is combined with an SSD camera. Thanks to the 4-inch LCD-display, you can quickly monitor, and the video output will allow you to record information on external media. The camera will be indispensable in infrared microscopy, forensic research. Power is supplied by 4 AA batteries. The time of continuous operation of the camera on one set of batteries is about 1.5 hours.
• Helmet-mask FM-1. This handy accessory helps keep your hands free when operating the SM-3R and Abris-M infrared monitors. The mask mechanism has two fixed positions. At the same time, it is possible to attach the device on the right or left side, depending on the preferences of the observer. The position of the fixed device is also adjustable in three directions.

As you can see, today there are many devices on the shelves of stores that allow you to monitor and record information in the near infrared range. In this variety, any, even the most demanding buyer will find an option that suits him in terms of capabilities and cost.