Collagentex Infrared
Therapies
Near-infrared light for musculoskeletal pain
The Collagentex RX-1 delivers 500 watts of wide-exposure near-infrared light to soft tissue, complementing existing therapies to support the body’s natural healing process. Non-invasive, non-contact and hands-free.
What is Collagentex infrared therapy?
Collagentex is near-infrared (NIR) photobiomodulation: polychromatic near-infrared light that has been studied since the 1960s for its effects on tissue repair, rejuvenation and pain relief.
The RX-1 uses wide-exposure, scattered low-level light therapy (LLLT). Its light covers an area of about a square foot, so larger areas such as the back, shoulders or legs can be treated at once, without the device touching the skin.
How does it work?
Near-infrared light penetrates the skin and is absorbed by the cells of the soft tissue, where it:
- Widens small blood vessels (vasodilation, through nitric oxide), bringing more oxygen and nutrients to the area
- Supports lymphatic drainage
- Stimulates the cell’s mitochondria (cytochrome c oxidase) to produce more energy (ATP) for repair
- Encourages fibroblasts, the cells that make collagen and elastin
- Has anti-inflammatory effects at the cellular level
Our device
Collagentex RX-1
Wide exposure, scattered, low-level near-infrared light. Physiotherapist approved.
- Non-contact and hands-free: the lamp is positioned over the area and you simply relax
- Short sessions of 10 to 20 minutes
- Light passes through clothing, so you can usually stay dressed
- Manufactured in Canada; Health Canada licensed and FDA 510(k) cleared for the indication of pain
Used for musculoskeletal pain, including
Back pain
Neuropathic pain
Degenerative joint disease
Rheumatoid arthritis pain
Carpal tunnel pain
Golfer’s elbow, tendonitis
Achilles tendinopathy
Plantar fasciitis pain
Micro-ruptured ligaments
Inflammation, lymphoedema
Soft tissue disorders
Recovery after orthopaedic surgery
RX-1 specifications
- Power
- 500 watts, uniformly scattered
- Energy intensity
- 52,000 mJ/cm²
- Wavelengths
- 10 peaks between 600 nm and 1200 nm
- Exposure area
- 178 square inches
- Penetration depth
- Up to 3 inches with the longer wavelengths
- Treatment time
- 10 to 20 minutes
- Application
- Non-contact, hands-free
- Light type
- Non-ionising, low-level (LLLT); no burning, no scars
Questions & answers
How long is a session?
Treatment typically takes 10 to 20 minutes.
Does the device touch me?
No. The RX-1 is non-contact: the lamp is positioned over the treatment area, so nothing is pressed against the skin.
Do I need to undress?
Usually not. Near-infrared light passes readily through clothing, gauze and bed linen before reaching the skin.
Is it safe?
The RX-1 uses non-ionising, low-level light: no burning and no scars. It is FDA 510(k) cleared for the indication of pain as a physical medicine device, and licensed by Health Canada.
Who should not use it?
It has not been tested on pregnant women, and people with epilepsy should not use it. Please tell us about any medical conditions before your session.
Can it be combined with other therapies?
Yes. Near-infrared therapy is designed to complement existing therapies.
Ready to try Collagentex infrared therapy?
Get in touch to ask a question or book a session.
Contact usTreatment information is provided by the manufacturer, Collagentex Medical. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Please consult your healthcare professional about your condition.
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