TheraPad

What is the TheraPad?

The Therapad is a flexible light device designed to shine red and/or near infrared LED lights directly onto the body.

What is the TheraPad used for?

To reduce pain and inflammation in:

  • sore muscles

  • pulled tendons

  • joint pain

  • inflammatory pain

  • skin wounds

  • eyes

How often should the TheraPad be used?

At least once daily, preferably twice daily on each painful part.

What LED lights are used?

The TheraPad uses inbuilt LED lights in two wavelengths:

  • 660nm – a deep red colour which is very easy to see

  • 850nm – near infrared and just at the edge of our visibility. You can’t easily see the 850nm LEDs when they are on, but you will feel their warmth.

How do the TheraPad’s red and near-infrared lights work?

The TheraPad’s red and near infrared LED lights are able to:

  • penetrate through skin and bone and into underlying tissues, extending to a depth of 50mm (just over 2 inches), and

  • activate the cell by creating a small chemical change in the wall of the cell battery (mitochondrion)

This chemical change results in:

  • increase in the cell’s activity levels – whatever that cell is supposed to do, the cell will now do it better.

  • activation of the cell nucleus, starting the process of making completely new cells.

  • change in the fluid chemistry around the cell, leading to the creation of new branches in the surrounding blood vessels. This ultimately brings more oxygen to the area in pain.

How soon before I can feel a change?

It depends on the kind of problem you have, but most people find that the pain and discomfort reduce within a few days. Some notice improvements very quickly.

Do I have to use the TheraPad every day?

Once you have the pain, inflammation and/or discomfort under control, you will find that you will need to use it less often.

There is value in using it once daily, as there is good evidence that these wavelengths pre-condition and protect muscles.

What options does the TheraPad offer?

You can choose one of six settings:

  1. Continuous Red and Near-infrared shining together

  2. Continuous Red only

  3. Continuous Near infrared only

  4. Pulsed Red and Near-infrared shining together

  5. Pulsed Red only

  6. Pulsed Near infrared only

How long is a TheraPad session?

The TheraPad automatically turns itself off after twenty (20) minutes.