Near-Infrared and Red Light Therapy For Arthritis and Joint Health

Studies have also shown that near-infrared and red light therapy can help people with osteoarthritis (often called just “arthritis”).

• Hegedus et al. (2009). The Effect of Low-Level Laser in Knee Osteoarthritis: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial.

• Hamblin, M. et al. (2013). Can osteoarthritis be treated with light? Arthritis Research & Therapy.

• Taheri et al. (2014). The effect of low-level laser therapy on knee osteoarthritis: prospective, descriptive study.

• Alves, A. et al. (2013). Effect of low-level laser therapy on the expression of inflammatory mediators and on neutrophils and macrophages in acute joint inflammation. Arthritis Research and Therapy.