Contraindications - mitoredlight MitoADAPT User Manual

CONTRAINDICATIONS FOR RED LIGHT
THERAPY
There are no industry-wide accepted
contraindications for red light therapy
or list of accepted contraindications
that is designated or enforced by
regulatory agencies. Research in
red light therapy is ongoing, and

contraindications

from existing research and clinical
inferences.
POTENTIAL HAZARDS
Heat - Red light therapy will generate
thermal energy as light is absorbed.
This heat may present a hazard in
some conditions.
Light - The electromagnetic radiation
used in red light therapy is low in
energy, but it may affect tissues that
are sensitive to light.
Tissue Stimulation - Red light therapy is
intended to stimulate tissues. In some
disease states this may be undesirable.
ABSOLUTE CONTRAINDICATIONS
Recent Burns - Recent burns may still
contain residual thermal energy that
may be increased by heat from red
light therapy.
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CONTRAINDICATIONS
are derived
Malignant Cancers
theoretical risk that red light therapy
may increase
malignant cancers.
Hyperthyroidism (Neck & Upper Chest)
- Red light therapy on the neck and
upper chest may increase thyroid
activity in those with hyperthyroidism.
Pregnancy (Abdomen) - The effects
of red light therapy that reaches
a developing
understood and may potentially have
a negative effect.
Eye Disease (Eyes) - Red light therapy's
effects on various eye conditions is not
fully understood and light sensitive cells
in the eyes may respond unfavorably
to intense red light.
- There
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