Opove R1 Red Light Therapy Belt User Manual

RED LIGHT THERAPY
USER MANUAL
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FAQ

Is red light therapy safe? Are there side effects?

OPOVE Red Light Belt uses only the red and near-infrared wavelengths that are clinical- ly proven to be effective and safe. However, we always recommend consulting with your healthcare provider for specific questions about any concerns or health condi- tions.

Will light therapy treatments cause detox symptoms?

It is possible that an OPOVE Red Light treatment can cause some detox-related symp- toms while your body acclimates. If you experience these types of issues, we recom- mended stopping treatments until the symptoms go away. Then start out at 2-3 minutes per treatment area and work your way slowly up to 10 minutes over the course of 2-3 weeks. This will help your body adapt. If you continue to experience detox-related symptoms and have any concerns regarding the use of red light therapy, we recommend stopping treatments and consulting with your health care provider.We have a full 30 day no hassle trial and a full refund policy.

What if my skin is burned or damaged?

Red light therapy has been clinically-proven to help damaged skin heal from cuts, burns, and other blemishes. We recommend consulting with your healthcareprovider if you have any concerns.

What if | have a pre-existing health condition or take medications?

OPOVE Red Lights are classified as general wellness devices. Out of an abundance of caution,we recommend you consult with your healthcare provider if you have any pre-ex- isting conditions or if you take photosensitizing drugs. Steroids work to suppress the immune system while red light therapy may work to stimulate it. To the extent that the two therapies may work against each other, we do not recommend they be used togeth- er.As we are not licensed healthcare practitioners, we are not able to offer definitive clinical guidance. We recommend consulting with your trusted health care provider with specific questions.

Can children use OPOVE Red Light?

Clinical studies have shown red and NIR light therapy to be quite safe. However, if you are considering using it with children, we recommend consulting with a healthcare professional. All treatments with children should be done under adult supervision.

Can pregnant or nursing women use the lights?

As there has been no clinical research on red light therapy treatments on pregnant or nursing subjects, do not use the device if pregnant or lactating before consulting with your healthcare provider.

Are the Near-infrared (NIR) LEDs not working?

NIR is just beyond the visible spectrum and is invisible to the naked eye. You will only actually be able to see a pink dot, or a subtle pink glow emanating from the LEDs when they are on. Please rest assured that there is a significant amount of light energy emanat- ing from those LEDs and your OPOVE Red Light is in fact working exactly as designed.

Use of your OPOVE Red Light Therapy

Dual Ways to Connect the Device

Connect the device and adapter with a socket, or connect the device and USB cable with a portable charger (Output 5V 2A/3A).
Controller

1. Press Power Switch once to turn on the device to Both Led Mode after power is connect- ed. Press Power Switch again to turn into 10Hz Pulse Flicker. And press third time to turn off the device.
2. Press Led Mode to select Visible Red Wavelength-660nm, Invisible NIR Wavlength— 850nm, and both ON.
3. Press Red Light Energy to select red light energy and temperature.
4. Press Timer to set how long do you use the device.

If you need a convenient and effective light therapy (phototherapy) treatment, it needs:

• Reasonable wavelength;
• Ideal power density;
• The ability that can be applied to more areas of the body at once;
• Appropriate usage time.

What wavelength do we need?

The near-infrared (NIR) window usually defines the range of wavelengths from 600 to 1100 nanometer (nm) where light has its maximum depth of penetration in tissue. That’ s the reason why we use red light and NIR for  hotobiomodulation (PBM). Generally, the red light has the shallower penetrating power, and the NIR can reach deeper tissues. This makes the red light more suitable for skin care, and the NIR is more for deep tissues like muscles and brain, etc.
The Red light and NIR are complementary and synergistic. Different penetrations and absorption can enhance the using effect.

What power do we need?
Like most descriptions of red light therapy, power is very important. Unfortunately, some companies mislead customers with measurement errors and exaggerations. Excessive power will cause tissue heating or burns. It is probably insecure and unrealistic to use such big power to reach deeper tissue.
Most researches indicate the optimal use for red light and NIR therapy is 20-200mW/cm? (energy density) from 10 minutes to 30 minutes. We suggest customers use it in the range and the target dose that are mentioned above.Of course, the higher power doesn’ t lead to a better effect. Long-term use of low-intensity red light therapy can be the ideal way sometimes. Thus, we have four different levels to control the power (LO-L4).
In order to avoid tissue heating or skin injury, we apply 10Hz Pulse Flicker. Pulsing is typically a rapid “on” and “off” of a device. The continuous use can reach the peak intensi- ty, to attain a bigger penetrating power. The “off” times can help the tissue prevent overheating.
Chronic or too repetitive doses will cross to inhibitory effects in accordance with the biphasic dose response. Generally, we hope it can be kept in a beneficial range in the so-called stimulus response.
While there still is a lot we need to learn about proper dosing protocols, it is clear that daily usage of low intensity red light therapy can be the ideal way to do treatments. If you are short on time or do higher intensity, then perhaps only 2-3 times a week is sufficient.
Typically for only severe or acute issues would do treatments more than once a day.
As the studies we know about, it is a story of moderation with dosing red light therapy.
This time we need to consider how red light therapy affects us across multiple doses with long-term usage. We don’ t always give you an exact prescription, but these are important mechanisms to be aware of so you can customize your dose to make red light therapy work for you.

Specification

Package Includes
Red Light Therapy Belt 1
Adapter 1
Socket Line 1
USB Line 1
User Manual 1
Maintenance
The OPOVE Red Light Belt does not require any maintenance beyond basic care and regular cleaning. Cleaning the light belt is easy, just unplug the light and wipe the surface with a cloth or paper toweling. Do not use harsh cleaning chemicals or bleach because they may damage the light. Make sure the light belt is dry before using it again.

Customer Service
OPOVE is committed to your well-being by providing you with efficient, effective, and affordable light therapy devices. If at any time you are having trouble with your light belt, or you have any questions or concerns about the light, please do not hesitate to contact us at support@opove.com. We will be more than happy to answer any questions you may have.

Light Therapy Overview

What is Red and Near-Infrared Light Therapy?
Red and near-infrared light therapy, also known as photobiomodulation (PBM) involves the use of specific wavelengths of natural light in the mid 600 and mid 800 nanometer range to enhance the health and function of our cells. Red and infrared light therapy is without any harmful UV rays or excess heat so it is very safe.
How does it work?
The most well studied mechanism of action surrounding red and near-infrared light therapy is increased mitochondrial energy production in the cells. Mitochondria are tiny organelles that are the energy power plants of all the cells in our body. Red and near-in- frared light therapy helps the mitochondria create more of that energy.
The specific photons found in red and near-infrared light interact with the photorecep- tors within our cells called cytochrome c oxidase. This interaction stimulates the mito- chondria in our cells to use oxygen more efficiently, which allows the mitochondria to produce more ATP (adenosine triphosphate). Adenosine triphosphate is a complex organic chemical that provides energy to drive many processes in living cells, e.g. muscle contraction, nerve impulse propagation, and chemical synthesis. Found in all forms of life, ATP is often referred to as the “molecular unit of currency” of intracellular energy transfer. When our cells have more energy, they simply perform better and the body
follows suit.
What are the benefits?
There are over 3,000 scientific studies and peer reviewed clinical trials that have been conducted on the benefits and effectiveness of red and near-infrared light therapy. The studies have shown that light therapy can have significant health benefits, including but not limited to: increased energy, enhanced fat loss, enhanced muscle recovery, decreased inflammation and joint pain, improved health and appearance of our skin, increased collagen production, improved mood and cognitive function, faster wound healing, improved hormonal health, improved quality of our sleep and much more. The benefits are so wide ranging due to the mechanism of action: increased cellular energy produc- tion.

Safety Instructions
To preserve the life and functionality of the light, always store in a cool, dry place when possible. For proper use and safety, please be sure to read this manual and follow all instructions and do not do any of the following:
DO NOT let children use the device without adult supervision.
DO NOT use this on infants.
DO NOT let sleeping, disabled, or unconscious persons use the device.
DO NOT exceed 30 minutes of use in one therapy session.
DO NOT use on open, fresh wounds.
DO NOT use in combination with liniments, salves, ointments, or balms that contain heat producing ingredients. A skin burn could be the result of doing so.
DO NOT modify or attempt to repair this equipment. There are no parts that are service- able by the user.

Cautions
OPOVE recommends consulting with your healthcare provider prior to use if you believe that you are sensitive to light. Some cold and allergy medications, pain medica- tions, and medications used to treat infection may cause light sensitivity.
We also recommend consulting with your healthcare provider prior to using the light if you are pregnant, have any suspicious or cancerous lesions, or have recently had a steroid injection or use topical steroids.If you experience discomfort or have a concern about the light, stop use immediately and contact your healthcare provider. Unplug from outlet when not in use to avoid tripping hazards.
Disposal
The light should not be disposed of with other household waste. The light requires disposal via a designated collection point for the recycling
of electrical waste. Please
recycle your equipment at the time of disposal to help conserve natural resources and protect human health and the environment.

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