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Infrared Radiation in Physiotherapy

Infrared radiation (IRR) is electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths between 770 nm and 1 mm. IRR is divided into 3 bands - IR-A from 770-1400 nm, IR-B from 1400-3000 nm, and IR-C from 3000-1 mm. The thermal effect of IRR on tissue is proportional to the power and wavelength of radiation, distance from the source, and angle of incidence. Human skin allows maximum penetration of IRR with a wavelength of 1200 nm. IRR is applied perpendicularly from 45-60 cm away from the source. Advantages include non-contact treatment and ability to observe the area, while disadvantages include difficulty localizing treatment and ensuring consistent heating.

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Infrared Radiation in Physiotherapy

Infrared radiation (IRR) is electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths between 770 nm and 1 mm. IRR is divided into 3 bands - IR-A from 770-1400 nm, IR-B from 1400-3000 nm, and IR-C from 3000-1 mm. The thermal effect of IRR on tissue is proportional to the power and wavelength of radiation, distance from the source, and angle of incidence. Human skin allows maximum penetration of IRR with a wavelength of 1200 nm. IRR is applied perpendicularly from 45-60 cm away from the source. Advantages include non-contact treatment and ability to observe the area, while disadvantages include difficulty localizing treatment and ensuring consistent heating.

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IRR

Luminous / Non-Luminous
• Wavelength: 770 to 106 nm lying
between visible light and
microwaves
TYPES
Further divided into 3 bands:
• IR-A: 770-1400 nm
• IR-B: 1400-3000 nm
• IR-C: 3000-106 nm

Prepared by: Pethuel M. Pomaloy DLSMSHSI CRS PT Department


Proportional to the amount of radiation that
penetrates the tissue which is a function of
power and wavelength of the radiation, the
distance between radiation source and the
tissue, angle of incidence and absorption
coefficient of the tissue.
THERMAL
EFFECT
Human skin allows maximum penetration of
radiation with a wavelength of 1200 nm while
being opaque with 2000nm and above

Prepared by: Pethuel M. Pomaloy DLSMSHSI CRS PT Department


APPLICATIO • Perpendicular applicati on; 4 5 - 6 0 c m
N away f r o m t h e source

Prepared by: Pethuel M. Pomaloy DLSMSHSI CRS PT Department


Does not require contact with
patient

ADVANTAG
ES
Area being treated can be
observed all throughout the
intervention

Prepared by: Pethuel M. Pomaloy DLSMSHSI CRS PT Department


Not easily localized

DISADVANTA
GES
Difficult to ensure consistent
heating in all treatment areas

Prepared by: Pethuel M. Pomaloy DLSMSHSI CRS PT Department


FAR- IRR IS NOT WIDELY USED NOW

NEAR IRR (LIKE HEATING PADS) ARE


EVIDENCE MORE USED.

WE NOW ONLY SEE IRR IN


PHILIPPINE CLINICS FOR BELL’S PALSY
END!
SAGA
• By Brian K Vaughn and Fiona
Staples

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