iKeenerRed Light Therapy Belt,384 PCS Medical Lamp Beads, Red & Infrared Light Therapy For Body Pain Relief,Inflammation,Joint&Back Deep Tissue,Flexible & Detachable Deep Therapy Pad With Timer

This red light therapy belt is less flexible than others I have used, but with its detachable belt, it makes a wonderful back pad. The instructions give some good information as to how red light therapy and infrared therapy works. They include benefits for both humans and animals.They send everything you could need, including a pad with removable PVC cover for easy cleaning, a 59” neoprene/velcro belt, adapter cord with plug, controller, and user manual. You can even use a separate power block (not included) to use this on the go.The controls are a little confusing. There is a P or C mode, and I finally found in the instructions under 4. Main Parameter on page 23, that P is pulse mode and C is continuous mode. In Continuous mode, it automatically turns off after 15 minutes, and Pulse mode turns off in 30 minutes.I find this does help for soft tissue injuries, and it seems to help heal bruising faster. I don't have any animals, so cannot say how they would respond to treatment, but the humans in my life seem to like it.

As with UVC lights for sterilizing objects, I find myself being skeptical over the claims versus the actual authentic “working” lights when it comes to specialized lights, including Infrared light therapy products, as I have no real way of testing the wavelengths without specialized equipment. However, I still find myself wanting to try them as I do have chronic pain and don’t want to rely on medicines alone for that more than necessary, so this red light therapy belt struck my interest.First, I like that there is a removable PVC cover over the light beads, which is attached by velcro and can be taken off for easy cleaning. That’s a huge plus in design. Next, there is a long (micro velcro-like) strap which adheres to 3 staggered velcro-like stips on the back of the pad, which is very convenient and enables the user to keep the pad close to the problem area and still allows for freedom of movement.The attached remote is a bit confusing at first, as one must long-press the on/off button for it to turn on, then choose the time and press the “mode” button, then press the on/off button again to get it going. The included instruction booklet was unclear, didn’t really address any sort of modes, and frankly I just had to fumble my way through using the remote.In the booklet, it does give a table of problems and recommended times/days to use the light therapy pad, which is helpful. It’s my understanding that consistency is key in finding effective pain relief and help to the max. It’s not uncomfortable nor hot wearing the pad (I placed it on my back), but it does require being plugged in (unless one purchases a separate power bank, which may be placed into a pocket sewn into the back of the pad).The product box is nicely reusable, sturdy and has a magnetic lid which flips open for easy usage and in which the device and its components can be easily placed or removed. I like having the box to store it in, as I can simply place it on a shelf neatly, as opposed to a floppy, cumbersome pouch or bag.As far as efficacy, that remains to be seen over an ample amount of time. I would need to use this for at least 10 days straight consistently for my pain. I have done research on infrared light therapy and there does seem to be some scientific backing on potential help for pain relief. Again, the skeptic in me still wonders how do I know the wavelengths are indeed what they claim to be…this is the conundrum.Regarding quality and build, I find both to be good, particularly with having a removable PVC cover for easy cleaning. The velcro belt is sturdily built, and the pad doesn’t feel cheap or flimsy, but almost stiff, likely due to the thick PVC clear cover over the light beads. This sort of thing is an investment in my opinion, and if I had some way of knowing for sure that the wavelengths were truly as advertised, I would feel more confident.In my opinion, if one is going to sit down to watch a program, or do some deskwork, those would be good times to wear this over the chosen period of days. The price isn’t (my) budget-friendly at over a hundred bucks, but while I can’t vouch for the actual wavelengths, I can state that the build and user-friendly removable PVC cover as well as the strong micro velcro-like belt are good. Thanks for reading.

Pro:Comes with everything you could need (except a battery-bank, but they do have a pouch to hold one if you have one, so you can wear this belt mobile.)USB-A to proprietary, comes with a USB-A wall brick. Can be powered by any USB-A device that provides power, or powered from the wall.I'm not even going to try to do a min/max on the waist size... the belt is separate from the pad and has PLENTY of velcro options. The whole belt can attach to the 3 velcro straps on the pad, and the ends of the belt have micro-velcro that can velcro to itself or the non-velcro parts of the pad. The belt is literally FIVE FEET LONG. I feel confident that can and will fit most users. I have a 36" waist, but my gut is over 40" and I wrapped it around me more than once.Simple enough controls.Red lights. (I'm not 100% sold on this red light therapy thing, but it glows red, and is red, and has light of red. If you're a believer (and there are some medical documentation that it helps) then go for it.Easy to read readout.Easy to wash (belt, or the clear plastic cover over the LED's.Box is decent enough to store it in.Allegedly works for pets too?!?!?!Con:No power bank included.No other colors (I've heard blue light is another "good" light therapy)List price of $200 is not welcoming to people skeptical of the effects of red light therapy.Not SUPER easy to strap it on, with all the velcro and the long belt I find things getting caught everywhere.Verdict:100% this is "if you believe in red light therapy." I think the price is too high for someone on the fence. It's LED's... and a belt... for $200. (at the time of this review).Its' comfortable enough, lights up, isn't too warm (I assume that's why it says "cold laser therapy" not "hot red light therapy" on it). It's awkward to strap on, but not painfully so. (strap it on backwards if you have to and rotate it, plug it in after it's secured, that sort of thing) Your wife might walk in and be like "Okay, you're weird" and then panic when you show her it can be used on cats.Personally I have not felt a real change/gain from light therapies. I have friends who SWEAR by it. Others not so much. In the end this is a great product for having a large pad of red lights that you can strap across any part of your body that has a circumference of less than 5 feet.If you do not trust red light therapy to work for you, I'd suggest a cheaper smaller entry point before getting buyers remorse on an expensive product like this.If you believe in red light therapy, I would definitely recommend this product.***My cats would NOT tolerate any attempts at using this product on them. They all gave 2 dewclaws down, and had some choice "words" with management.