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Free Red Light Therapy Dose Reference Cards

Printable PDF cards with science-backed dose protocols for every condition. Pin one next to your panel, keep one in your gym bag.

37 dose cards available

Oral

823 studies
Dose:0.06–480 J/cm²
Sessions:1–30
Protocols:
  • 808nm — 6.2 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week
  • 660nm — 6.2 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week
  • 810nm — 6.2 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week

Pain

178 studies
Dose:0.02–300 J/cm²
Sessions:1–30
Protocols:
  • 904nm — 5 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week
  • 1064nm — 5 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week
  • 830nm — 5 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week

Muscle

169 studies
Dose:0.8–420 J/cm²
Sessions:1–30
Protocols:
  • 808nm — 57.6 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week
  • 850nm — 57.6 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week
  • 810nm — 57.6 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week

Brain

108 studies
Dose:3–240 J/cm²
Sessions:1–30
Protocols:
  • 1064nm — 60 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week
  • 810nm — 60 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week
  • 808nm — 60 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week

Dermatology

93 studies
Dose:0.15–126 J/cm²
Sessions:1–30
Protocols:
  • 830nm — 5 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week
  • 633nm — 5 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week
  • 590nm — 5 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week

Eyes

79 studies
Dose:9–103.2 J/cm²
Sessions:1–30
Protocols:
  • 650nm — 60 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week
  • 633nm — 60 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week
  • 830nm — 60 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week

Joints

75 studies
Dose:0.48–200 J/cm²
Sessions:1–30
Protocols:
  • 904nm — 12 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week
  • 1064nm — 12 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week
  • 808nm — 12 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week

Wound healing

74 studies
Dose:1–90 J/cm²
Sessions:1–30
Protocols:
  • 904nm — 4 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week
  • 660nm — 4 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week
  • 633nm — 4 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week

Nervous system

44 studies
Dose:1.07–180 J/cm²
Sessions:1–30
Protocols:
  • 830nm — 6.2 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week
  • 890nm — 6.2 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week
  • 808nm — 6.2 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week

Tendons

34 studies
Dose:1–168 J/cm²
Sessions:1–30
Protocols:
  • 904nm — 6.7 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week
  • 810nm — 6.7 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week
  • 1064nm — 6.7 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week

Reproductive system

33 studies
Dose:2–66.66 J/cm²
Sessions:1–30
Protocols:
  • 660nm — 5 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week
  • 904nm — 5 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week
  • 630nm — 5 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week

Respiratory system

32 studies
Dose:0.52–35 J/cm²
Sessions:1–30
Protocols:
  • 660nm — 6 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week
  • 905nm — 6 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week
  • 830nm — 6 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week

Carpal tunnel

27 studies
Dose:1–18 J/cm²
Sessions:1–30
Protocols:
  • 830nm — 9 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week
  • 670nm — 9 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week
  • 780nm — 9 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week

Hair

27 studies
Dose:0.1–67 J/cm²
Sessions:1–30
Protocols:
  • 655nm — 4 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week
  • 650nm — 4 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week
  • 660nm — 4 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week

Hearing

25 studies
Dose:30–120 J/cm²
Sessions:1–30
Protocols:
  • 650nm — 84 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week
  • 830nm — 84 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week
  • 850nm — 84 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week

Circulation

24 studies
Dose:2–108 J/cm²
Sessions:1–30
Protocols:
  • 808nm — 10 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week
  • 660nm — 10 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week
  • 890nm — 10 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week

Surgery

22 studies
Dose:1.06–126 J/cm²
Sessions:1–30
Protocols:
  • 660nm — 6 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week
  • 633nm — 6 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week
  • 808nm — 6 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week

Infections

15 studies
Dose:0.95–140 J/cm²
Sessions:1–30
Protocols:
  • 660nm — 45.4 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week
  • 810nm — 45.4 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week
  • 425nm — 45.4 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week

Sleep medicine

15 studies
Dose:2.67–62.4 J/cm²
Sessions:1–30
Protocols:
  • 850nm — 33.5 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week
  • 830nm — 33.5 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week
  • 787nm — 33.5 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week

Cosmetic medicine

12 studies
Dose:0.03–4.08 J/cm²
Sessions:1–30
Protocols:
  • 635nm — 3.9 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week
  • 532nm — 3.9 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week
  • 810nm — 3.9 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week

Lymphatic system

11 studies
Dose:1.5–6 J/cm²
Sessions:1–30
Protocols:
  • 904nm — 1.5 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week
  • 980nm — 1.5 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week
  • 890nm — 1.5 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week

Oncology

11 studies
Dose:2–4 J/cm²
Sessions:1–30
Protocols:
  • 660nm — 4 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week
  • 658nm — 4 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week
  • 890nm — 4 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week

Heart

10 studies
Dose:1–91 J/cm²
Sessions:1–30
Protocols:
  • 850nm — 6 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week
  • 810nm — 6 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week
  • 808nm — 6 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week

Bone

8 studies
Dose:9.7–10 J/cm²
Sessions:1–30
Protocols:
  • 904nm — 10 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week
  • 1064nm — 10 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week
  • 660nm — 10 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week
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Spinal column

7 studies
Dose:3–150 J/cm²
Sessions:1–30
Protocols:
  • 1064nm — 10 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week
  • 850nm — 10 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week
  • 830nm — 10 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week
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Wavelengths

7 studies
Dose:0–0 J/cm²
Sessions:1–30
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Thyroid

6 studies
Dose:28.57–32 J/cm²
Sessions:1–30
Protocols:
  • 820nm — 32 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week
  • 830nm — 32 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week
  • 850nm — 32 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week
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Laser acupuncture

5 studies
Dose:9.7–16 J/cm²
Sessions:1–30
Protocols:
  • 660nm — 16 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week
  • 830nm — 16 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week
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Immunity

4 studies
Dose:57–180 J/cm²
Sessions:1–30
Protocols:
  • 830nm — 180 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week
  • 660nm — 180 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week
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Sunlight

4 studies
Dose:0–0 J/cm²
Sessions:1–30
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Voice

4 studies
Dose:0–0 J/cm²
Sessions:1–30
Protocols:
  • 808nm — 0 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week
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Adipose tissue

3 studies
Dose:0–0 J/cm²
Sessions:1–30
Protocols:
  • 940nm — 0 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week
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Kidney

3 studies
Dose:0–0 J/cm²
Sessions:1–30
Protocols:
  • 405nm — 0 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week
  • 810nm — 0 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week
  • 850nm — 0 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week
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Mechanisms

3 studies
Dose:0–0 J/cm²
Sessions:1–30
Protocols:
  • 1064nm — 0 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week
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Metabolic health

3 studies
Dose:0–0 J/cm²
Sessions:1–30
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Systemic effects

3 studies
Dose:0–0 J/cm²
Sessions:1–30
Protocols:
  • 660nm — 0 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week
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Urology / Gynaecology

3 studies
Dose:107.1–107.1 J/cm²
Sessions:1–30
Protocols:
  • 610nm — 107.1 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week
  • 808nm — 107.1 J/cm², 10 sessions 3x/week
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What’s on Each Card

Dose Range

Minimum, median, and maximum J/cm² from published studies so you know the effective window.

Wavelengths

Which wavelengths were used in successful trials, so you can match your device.

Session Guidelines

Number of sessions per week and total treatment duration from clinical protocols.