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CONTRAINDICATIONS
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 are
derived 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.
Malignant Cancers - There is a
theoretical risk that red light therapy
may increase cell proliferation in
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 fetus are not fully
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.
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