ASTAR Lumina IR Lamp

Lumina V5.0

The ASTAR Sollux lamp is a premium class device that allows infrared radiation therapy to be performed in the IR-A and IR-B ranges. Infrared radiation therapy (infra-therapy) uses radiation that penetrates deeply into the tissue. This effect is used to improve blood flow and metabolism and support the exchange of nutrients.

Lumina – benefits for the customer

High quality
The manufacturer of the Sollux lamp Lumina is the Polish brand ASTAR, whose products meet the requirements of the Medical Device Directive. ASTAR is a company based in Bielsko-Biała with a well-established market position, and its products are supplied to medical centers in Poland and internationally.

Safe treatment
The filters in the Lumina Sollux lamp are used to change the radiation spectrum, adapt the penetration of IR rays, and limit the thermal properties of the radiation. The filters are also equipped with a safety net that protects against damage. This makes infrared therapy with the Lumina lamp safe for patients.

Top-class service
The manufacturer of the Sollux lamp Lumina not only supplies equipment to healthcare facilities and physiotherapy centers – they also offer user training to ensure that patients achieve the best possible results with ASTAR's equipment.

Lumina – benefits for the therapist

Easy operation
The use of the Lumina infrared lamp is intuitive and simple. The mobile stand with a stable construction, as well as specially designed rotating elements and lamp holders, make it easy to direct the IR rays to the desired area. Changing filters is quick and hassle-free.

Functionality and ergonomic solutions
Lumina is designed for comfortable irradiation. The control panel is located on the lamp housing, ensuring free and easy access to settings. The simplified operation makes it easy to control and adjust both brightness and treatment time. The wheels on the base are equipped with brakes.

Technology
A microprocessor control is at the heart of the device. It continuously monitors parameters and displays the current settings on the display. The Lumina lamp has a high power of 375 W, which can be adjusted from 10 to 99%, as well as a built-in treatment timer with an interval of 1–30 minutes.

Technical parameters

Treatment with ultraviolet, visible, or infrared light is based on irradiating the entire body or a localized area. Depending on the type of radiation used, different therapeutic effects can be achieved. It is worth noting that the human eye can only see light in the range of 380–750 nm (visible light) – therefore, not all radiation is visible.
Infrared therapy lamps vary in both power and wavelength. In practice, color filters can also be used, which change the parameters of the emitter and thus the effect on the body.

INFRARED RADIATION – IR-A, IR-B AND IR-C
Infrared radiation is typically divided into three ranges:
• IR-C (3000 nm – 1 mm) – longest waves and moderate heating effect (primarily in the epidermis)
• IR-B (1400 – 3000 nm) – penetrates approx. 1–3 mm into the tissue, moderate heating effect (deeper in the dermis)
• IR-A (760 – 1400 nm) – shortest waves and deep heating effect (can reach subcutaneous tissue)

Astar produces lamps for infrared light therapy in the range from IR-A to IR-B.

HOW DO IR-A AND IR-B HELP?
In infrared therapy, energy is transferred as radiation without direct contact. This provides controlled heating of the tissue, which can support a range of physiotherapeutic purposes.

Radiation in IR-A and IR-B can contribute to muscle relaxation and increased local blood flow. This can support better tissue nutrition and increased local metabolism. The effect is often used as preparation before both therapeutic massage and relaxing massage.

Infrared radiation is also frequently used as pre-treatment before, for example, post-isometric relaxation, joint mobilization, stretching/redressive exercises for connective tissue contractures, massage, and kinesiotherapy exercises. Increased skin temperature and hyperemia can improve the skin's electrical conductivity – therefore, infrared treatment can be relevant before electrotherapy.

IR-A: THERMAL ERYTHEMA (THERMAL REACTION IN THE SKIN)
The use of radiation in the IR-A range can lead to thermal erythema – a local skin reaction that occurs due to the dilation of blood vessels. The reaction appears as an irregular redness during irradiation and typically disappears shortly after treatment.

INDICATIONS
Indications for IR-A:
• Muscle relaxation before manual therapy
• Conditions with increased muscle tone
• Warming of affected joints before training/exercises
• Subacute and chronic joint inflammation
• Contractures
• Scar tissue
• Adhesions

Indications for IR-B:
• Neuralgia
• Hyperesthesia (increased sensitivity)
• Superficial pain
• Chronic or subacute superficial inflammatory conditions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
• Acute inflammation
• Peripheral circulatory disorders
• Bleeding tendency
• Acute febrile conditions, including early stages of colds
• Chronic diseases (e.g., tuberculosis, kidney or liver disease, anemia, cancer)
• Epilepsy
• Pregnancy
• Edema of unknown cause

Note: The text is general information and does not replace clinical assessment. Treatment should always be carried out after professional assessment and according to current guidelines.