Apparatus for delivering multiple forms of electromagnetic radiation and method for its use

Abstract

An apparatus for delivering multiple forms of electromagnetic radiation and method for its use are disclosed. One embodiment provides a method for providing treatment using electromagnetic radiation therapy. The method comprises receiving a power input initiating a radiation unit. The radiation unit comprises one or more light emitting diodes, one or more laser diodes, and a frequency generator. The light emitting diodes are initiated to provide emission of electromagnetic radiation in continuous wave form mode and the laser diodes are initiated to provide for emission of electromagnetic radiation in continuous wave form mode. The frequency generator is controlled to provide a frequency generator waveform at a frequency to convert the output of the laser diodes from continuous wave form mode to pulse wave form mode, maintain the output of the light emitting diodes in continuous wave form mode, and cause emission of an electromagnetic field proximate the radiation unit.

That which is claimed: 
     
         1 . A method for providing treatment using electromagnetic radiation therapy comprising:
 receiving a power input initiating a radiation unit, wherein the radiation unit comprises one or more light emitting diodes, one or more laser diodes, and a frequency generator;   initiating the one or more light emitting diodes to provide for the emission of electromagnetic radiation in continuous wave form mode;   initiating the one or more laser diodes to provide for the emission of electromagnetic radiation in continuous wave form mode;   controlling the frequency generator to provide a frequency generator waveform at a frequency to:
 convert the output mode of the one or more laser diodes from continuous wave form mode to pulse wave form mode; 
 maintain the output mode of the one or more light emitting diodes in continuous wave form mode; and 
 cause the emission of an electromagnetic field proximate the radiation unit. 
   
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1  further comprising:
 adjusting the frequency of the frequency generator waveform one or more times during a single treatment to adjust the pulse rate of the electromagnetic radiation of the one or more laser diodes; and 
 wherein the pulse rate of the electromagnetic radiation of the one or more laser diodes is substantially the same as the frequency of the frequency generator waveform. 
 
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 2 , wherein the range of frequency of the frequency generator waveform is from about 0.1 hertz to about 2.5 megahertz. 
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein controlling the frequency generator further comprises:
 initiating the output of the frequency generator waveform; and   terminating the output of the frequency generator waveform.   
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 4 , wherein the output of the frequency generator waveform is initiated one or more times and the output of the frequency generator is terminated one or more times during a single treatment. 
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 2 , wherein increasing the frequency of the frequency generator waveform increases the intensity of the electromagnetic field. 
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising positioning the radiation unit proximate a treatment area to simultaneously provide analgesic and anti-inflammatory relief. 
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 7 , wherein the electromagnetic radiation of the one or more light emitting diodes and the electromagnetic radiation of the one or more laser diodes and the electromagnetic field provide anti-inflammatory relief and analgesic relief. 
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 8 , wherein:
 the electromagnetic radiation of the one or more light emitting diodes primarily provides anti-inflammatory relief; and   the electromagnetic radiation of the one or more laser diodes and the electromagnetic field primarily provide analgesic relief.   
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 8 , wherein the electromagnetic radiation of the one or more laser diodes, the one or more light emitting diodes, and the electromagnetic field provide at least one of an analgesic relief or an anti-inflammatory effect on one or more of skeletal muscle, cardiac muscle, smooth muscle, soft tissue, or joints. 
     
     
         11 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 positioning the radiation unit proximate cardiac muscle to provide treatment related to at least one of cardiac injury or a cardiac related disease.   
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 11 , wherein the cardiac injury or disease is related to at least one of epicarditis, myocarditis, a myocardial infarction, acute myocardial infarction, or a cardiac insufficiency. 
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein the treatment provides at least one of a reduction in size of the ischemic area of the heart, a reduction in the necrotic area of the heart, a reduction in dilation of the left ventricle, or a reduction in the size of the septum. 
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein the treatment at least one of improves cardiac transplantation or acts as a blood thinner. 
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising positioning the radiation unit proximate smooth muscle to provide treatment for a bowel related disease. 
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 15 , wherein the bowel related disease for which treatment is provided is at least one of: colitis, colitis ulcerosa, Crohn's disease, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), or inflammation of the jejunum. 
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein providing treatment using electromagnetic radiation therapy does not require any invasive techniques. 
     
     
         18 . A method for providing radiation treatment comprising:
 providing continuous wave electromagnetic radiation for a first wavelength;   providing pulse wave electromagnetic radiation of a second wavelength; and   providing an electromagnetic field of a third wavelength, wherein
 the first, second and third wavelengths are different from one another, and 
 the continuous wave electromagnetic radiation, the pulse wave electromagnetic radiation, and the electromagnetic field are provided simultaneously by a single device.