Phototherapy is a type of physical therapy, which is based on treatment with rays of the solar spectrum. Ultraviolet, infrared and visible rays of the sunlight are used for treatment and prevention purposes. When interacting with the human body, the light is transformed into heat and chemical energy, under impact of which biological and chemico-physical processes are triggered on the cell level, which has a health-improving effect.

Phototherapy devices

To recreate the solar spectrum, specialized physical therapy light machines are used:

heater filaments;
fluorescent mercury lamps;
quartz-mercury lamp.

The penetration depth of the rays depends on the power of the light wave. The parameters of the transmission depend on the task the physician has to complete.

How does infrared radiation work

The heat rays are absorbed by the cells and heat all the skin layers, including the subcutaneous tissue. The devices, working with UV spectrum are designed to treat burns, freeze burns, diseases of ENT organs, dysfunction of musculo-skeletal system and skin diseases. They influence the regenerative processes directly, have an antiseptic effect and contribute to the strengthening of peripheral vessels.

How does the visual light act

Visual light has penetration depth of no more than 1 cm, which is sufficient for it to have a therapeutic effect. Under its’ influence, heat and chemical processes in the cells speed up, which has a positive impact on metabolic processes, which contribute to the regeneration of the skin.
The main advantage of the visual light for a human is the possibility to percept it by sight. The colors of the visible electromagnetic spectrum stimulate the
Cortical activity, the neuropsychic activity of an individual, which is the base of a new discipline – color therapy.

Impact of ultraviolet

Ultraviolet rays have penetration depth of no more than 1 mm, so they only contact the upper layers of the skin. Under their impact, metabolic processes normalize, blood coagulation improves and fat deposits burn. Positive changes are also seen in the functioning of renal glands, respiratory organs and cardiovascular system.
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