In this type of heat therapy warming infrared radiation is applied externally using infrared lamps .

The effects are similar to other thermal applications . Increased local blood circulation. Increase of the superficial tissue temperature and by conduction of heat to deeper layers, such as subcutaneous fat, connective tissue and smaller joints .

Applications possibilities are wherever else thermotherapy has a positive effect. For example lumbago, various rheumatic diseases, bronchitis , fibromyalgia et cetera .

Especially people for whom classical heat treatment with mud packs is too intense, respectively by external conditions(e.g. high temperatures in the summer) direct heat is poorly tolerated, the red light therapy is recommended.