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Q. Does
the PAIN-X-2000 have FDA clearance for Infrared Therapy?
A. Yes, It is cleared by the FDA for minor muscle and joint aches and
pains and to increase circulation.
Q. How long do I need
to treat an area?
A. Usually about 3 to 10 minutes for each area, depending on problem.
Q. How many times
a day can I treat the same area?
A. If you want to treat the same area more than once a day, try to avoid
treating the same area within a one half hour period. You can use it as
often as you wish throughout the day.
Q. How deep
does the Infrared penetrate?
A. It will penetrate all the way to the bone. That is the reason we use
a higher nm diode than our competition. The higher the nm the deeper the
penetration. You can view the depth of each wavelength on the Infrared
Therapy Home Page.
Q. Is it harmful to
the eyes?
A. No, since it is not a collimated beam it will not harm the eyes. However
it is very bright so it is best to keep the eyes closed when using it
in that area for sinus pain etc.
Q. Can polychromatic
therapy be used in patients with a pace maker?
A. Yes
Q. What is the length
of time before the LEDs burn out?
A. Approximately 100,000 hours.
Q. Will infrared therapy
help my Avascular necros?
A. AVN is a condition in which the poor blood supply to an area of bone
leads to bone death. The head of the femur is often the site. Infrared
light therapy would be a benefit to you. Studies show when light therapy
breaks through blocked energy, and the light enters and stimulates the
cells as photons. The photons are absorbed by the photoreceptors within
the cell. Photons strike the damaged tissue including skin, blood, muscle,
and bone, and create a cellular response which reduces pain and jump-starts
the healing process.
The studies of LED therapy by NASA states: "Light-emitting diodes
(LEDs) offer an effective alternative to lasers. These diodes can be made
to produce multiple wavelengths, and can be arranged in large, flat arrays
allowing treatment of large wounds. Potential benefits to NASA, military,
and civilian populations, include treatment of serious burns, crush injuries,
non-healing fractures, muscle and bone atrophy, traumatic ischemic wounds,
radiation tissue damage, compromised skin grafts, and tissue regeneration."
Q. How is LED light
therapy different from laser treatment?
A. LED covers a larger area so it takes less time to treat, LEDs
are much safer and once a laser beam enters the skin it is no longer a
collimated beam of light so it is not different than an LED but yet costs
much more.
Q. Are lasers more
effective than LED's for light Therapy?
A. No, In fact the opposite is true. Everyone thinks lasers work better
since they cost more when they are simply throwing away money. Once a
laser light enters the skin it is no longer a collumated beam of light,
it is basically the same as an LED. The advantage of the LED's are that
they dispurse light up to 40 degrees at an angle so they cover a larger
area. If you use a unit with several LED's you cover a much larger area
at a time, which is very important when working with larger muscle groups.
An infrared LED will actually penetrate much deeper than a red laser.
Q. What LED's penetrate
the deepest?
A. The basic rule is that the higher the nm. or wavelength the deeper
the penetration.
Q. Do I need to buy
a larger unit to get results?
A. In most cases the answer is no. It is simply going to take you a longer
time to treat the area. In some case such as back muscles we recommend
the larger units in order to cover a larger area of muscle at one time,
just seems to work better. It is also much easier to treat the back with
a larger unit instead of a small hand held unit.
Q. Should I buy and
AC or DC powered unit?
A. We always recommend the AC power unless you are using the unit out
in the field such as for animal use etc. The reason for this is as the
battery starts to run down you are going to lose power to the LED's making
them a litlle less effective.
Q. Should I buy an
FDA cleared unit or one of the cheaper knock off products?
A. You should always buy an FDA cleared product. If they will not show
you their FDA clearance then do not buy it. All Devices used to treat
the human body for any ailment must legally have FDA clearance. If they
FDA catches these companies making and selling illegal medical devices
they could actually come and take the unit you purchased from one of these
companies.
Q. Can anyone Use
the PAIN-X-2000?
A. Yes, since it is cleared by the FDA for over the counter use, anyone
can purchase and use our units. Unlike the lasers which can only be used
under the supervision of a doctor.
Q. I have an Emerson
#500 portable model that has proven to help my tendonitis to my wrist.Will
it also help stop the spasms to the levator ani muscle? And is it safe
to use on this muscle being so close to the spinal column?
A. It will not do any
harm to the spinal column. In fact it has been used to help regenerate
nerve fiber.
Q. Are there other
uses for Infrared Therapy besides pain?
A. Yes, there are many new uses being discovered daily. In the USA the
FDA will not let us advertise those uses for USA since it is only cleared
at this time for pain and increased circulation. The other uses may be
used outside of the USA. Intended
Indications listed on this website reflect regulatory approvals which
vary from country to country.Anti-aging
indications for PAIN-X 2000 are intended for use outside of the USA only.Wound
care indications for PAIN-X 2000 are intended for use outside of the USA
only. Medical Disclaimer:The PAIN-X 2000, and devices and services offered
at Emerson WorldWide, are not substitutes for regular medical care, for
medical assistance and treatment, see your medical doctor, or alternate
health care professional.
Q. What does Polychromatic
Infrared Diode Therapy and LLLT actually do to relieve pain and inflammation?
A. In simple
terms a tiny amount of singlet oxygen is produced as a result of the absorption
of the light within the cell This causes a formation of proton gradients
across the cell membrane and across the membrane of the mitochondria.
This changes the cell membrane permeability to various ions, it also causes
changes in mitochondrial membrane permeability leading to increased cellular
ATP levels. DNA production is then seen. There are then observed physiological
changes such as increased endothelial cell proliferation, increased fibroblast
proliferation, etc.
Q. What is the difference
between infrared heat treatment(thermal) and infrared light?
A: Infrared heat is just heat that relaxes muscles but has no healing
effect. Infrared light penetrates deep and causes changes in the cells
that makes the cells do what they should be doing. Such as creating nitric
oxide, DNA, MA, and many more things.
Q. How do I know I
am buying a legally cleared product by the FDA.
A. Ask the seller to provide you with and FDA clearance number which you
can then go to the FDA website and look it up. There are many many companies
selling illegal Infrared products right now so beware.
Q. What is the warranty
on the PAIN-X-2000 products?
A. We have a 2 year warranty.
Q. Will insurance
reimburse me if I purchase the PAINX 2000 unit?
A. In some instances
this is true. It depends on your insurance carrier. We have bee notified
by customers who have submitted claims to Blue Cross, Blue Shield and
Aetna, and they state that they received reimbursement amounts. If you
are not sure, contact your insurance company for this information. If
you give them copies of the information and a doctor's prescription, and
because it is FDA approved, you may receive reimbursement.
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