Chapter 2
IN THIS LESSON
When writing any PBM protocol, you must include these important details:
Basic Light Settings
Wavelength - What color of light (measured in nanometers)
Power - How strong the light is (measured in milliwatts)
Time - How long to apply the light (in seconds)
Beam area - The size of the light spot (in square centimeters)
Treatment Details
Operating mode - Is the light always on or does it pulse on and off?
Body location - Where exactly to place the light
Number of sessions - How many treatments total
Time between treatments - How many days, weeks, or months between sessions
Device Information
Manufacturer and model - What company made the device and which version
Type of light source - Is it a laser or LED?
How many light emitters - How many individual lights are in the device
