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2. Introduction
Infrared rays are electromagnetic waves.
It lies between visible light and microwaves.
Wavelength: 400 nm to 400000 nm.
Frequency: 4x1014 Hz and 7.5x1011 Hz.
3. Types of Infrared Radiations
Infrared radiations are subdivide into:
Type Wavelength
IRA 760 - 1400nm
IRB 1400-3000nm
IRC 3000-1mm
Former classification:
Near or short IRR 760 - 1500nm
Far or long IRR 1500 - 15000nm
4. Classification IR
Sources: Luminous heated body Non-Luminous heated body
Incandescent Body Hot Pack
Sun Electrical heating pads
Tungsten
Penetration: Deeper: penetrates to Superficial: penetrates to
epidermis & subcutaneous epidermis ≤ 5mm
(5-10mm)
5. Effects and uses
Increases metabolic rate.
Relief of pain.
Sweating.
Stimulation of thermal heat receptors.
Acceleration of healing and repair.
Muscle relaxation.
Increased blood supply.
Increase in joint mobility.