• This depends on what you are trying to work on but a general rule of thumb is about 7-10 minutes to start with. Typically a max of about 15-20 minutes up to 6 times per week

• People who are sensitive or getting over a recent illness may need to go slow initially and start with just a few minutes at a time

• Temporary relief of minor muscle pain

• Temporary relief of joint pain or minor arthritis pain

• Relieving stiffness

• Muscle spasms

• Promoting relaxation of muscle tissues

• Temporary increase in local blood circulation

These are the situations in which RLT would never be used. Research is still being done in many of these but for now these would be the times when one would avoid RLT:

• Recent burns (that have occurred in the past 24-48 hours)

• Malignant cancers - RLT is used to improve the proliferation of cells in a wound. So encouraging cell production in a situation of a cancer could cause growth or spread of the cancerous cells. It is possible that it may be safely used in certain situations but more research is needed so further discussion with your oncologist would be needed

• Hyperthyroidism: RLT may stimulate the thyroid and cause further symptoms of hyperthyroidism

• Epilepsy: there is a possible flicker of the LED lights which is invisible to the eye but could trigger a seizure in someone who is very sensitive

• Pregnancy: It is unlikely that RLT would negatively affect pregnancy but due to the fact that there is no research on RLT in pregnancy, it is not recommended

• Eye Disease: The effects of RLT on the eyes is being investigated so we recommend that people use caution with their eyes and wear glasses or goggles while using the RLT bed

• Light Sensitivity: If you have a previous sensitivity to light then you should avoid RLT unless you have been cleared by your physician

These are the times when treatment with RLT should most likely be avoided. Every situation is different so if you are not sure just ask

• Fever or infection

• Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) - those with SLE can be more sensitive to light and so in general it would be recommended that they avoid RLT

• Severe bleeding or blood loss - it is possible that RLT may slow the body’s ability to stop bleeding so in a situation of severe bleeding or blood loss RLT should be avoided

• Use of photosensitizing medicines - as mentioned above when you are sensitive to light you should avoid RLT