What is LED light therapy? How does light therapy work and why? For which problems/injuries can I use light therapy? Answers to these and many other questions about light therapy can be found here: Focus on Light Therapy
Examples of usages for the Nordian Light Therapy Poll Mask:
- Stiffness, ossification and blockages in the neck
- Fluid distension and synovial thickening in the poll region
- Nuchal bursitis
- Nuchal ligament
- Stress
- Trauma
The Nordian Light Therapy Poll Mask has 208 LEDs with 660 nm red light, 416 LEDs with 850 nm near infrared (NIR) and 48 LEDs of 525 nm green light.
Dimension: 34 x 100 cm
Delivery includes : hardcover bag, power bank with controller (battery: Li-ion, 11.1 V / 2200 mAh), battery charger (12.6 V), operating instructions
The bag is made of the shock-absorbing material ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA). The film protecting the LEDs can be removed with Velcro and easily cleaned. Built into the Li-ion battery pack, the controller can perform the following functions
- Selection of the therapy intensity (50%, 75%, 100%)
- Selection of the therapy time (3, 5m, 7m)
- Display the battery capacity
- Protect against overcharging
Application:
Whether treating injuries or as a preventive measure, Nordian Light Therapy Pads can initially be used 1-2 times a day for best results. You can then reduce the treatments as needed. A treatment should never last longer than 30 minutes, otherwise the optimal effect cannot be achieved.
Important note: Never use over a malignant tumor in an animal unless directed by a qualified veterinarian.
Recommendation:
1-2 times a day for about 5 to 7 minutes, intensity 2 or 3
For sensitive horses or areas, either start with a lower intensity or slowly increase the treatment time.
Usage before Training:
Use the Nordian Light Therapy Pad before riding to relax tight muscles, tendons and joints. Light therapy can help a horse who shows stiffness, tension, or back and neck pain to feel better and warm up faster under saddle.
Usage after Training:
Every physical effort, in the fields, arena or at competitions, can put a strain on the body. With light therapy for horses you can support the physic and mental regeneration by helping your horse to relax and prevent inflammation and pain in a gentle way, completely without side effects
Preventive usage, for maintaining, acute and chronic diseases
Consistent use supports the body's natural healing mechanism and thus accelerates the treatment of acute and chronic diseases. Many horse owners incorporate treatment with our light therapy pads into their daily routine.