A handheld laser makes it possible to use targeted laser therapy at home whenever you need it. Instead of relying on treatment at a clinic, you can treat a specific area directly – for example a sore knee, an overused elbow, an Achilles tendon, the shoulder, or tense muscles.
At Heat Sense, you will find handheld lasers developed specifically for this purpose. They combine red and infrared laser light in compact, rechargeable units that are easy to use at home.
Two of our most popular models are Home Laser S 2.0 and the more powerful Laser PRO 3.0. Both are handheld lasers for targeted laser therapy, but they differ mainly in power output, number of laser diodes, and wavelengths.
Home Laser S 2.0 is an obvious choice if you want an effective handheld laser for general at-home treatment. Laser PRO 3.0 is our more powerful solution for those who want more laser power and three different wavelengths.
But which handheld laser should you choose? And how does laser therapy actually work?
Here is the complete guide.
What is a handheld laser?
A handheld laser is a compact device that emits laser light at specific wavelengths. Unlike larger light devices that treat a large area at once, a handheld laser is designed for more local and precise treatment.
This means you can place the laser directly over the area where you want the treatment.
For example:
- Knee
- Elbow
- Shoulder
- Wrist
- Fingers
- Feet and heel
- Achilles tendon
- Neck
- Back
- Muscles and tendons
This makes handheld laser therapy particularly interesting if you have a relatively well-defined problem area.
Laser therapy is also called photobiomodulation, or PBM. The principle is that specific wavelengths of red and infrared light affect biological processes in the tissue.
When the light is absorbed in the cells, it can, among other things, affect the mitochondria, which play a central role in the cells’ energy production. This is why laser therapy is used, among other things, in connection with pain, recovery, inflammation, and tissue healing.
Why choose a handheld laser for home use?
One of the biggest advantages of a handheld laser for home use is flexibility.
For example, if you have a knee that often becomes sore after activity, treatment does not have to be limited to the days when you have time with a therapist. With your own laser, you can integrate laser therapy into your everyday routine.
You can treat at home, take the unit with you, and repeat the treatment as needed and in accordance with the user manual.
This makes handheld laser interesting both for people with long-term issues and active people who want to support recovery after sport and training.
At the same time, a handheld laser is easy to aim at a precise area. For example, if you have problems around the elbow, you can work locally with the area instead of illuminating a large part of the body.
The same applies, for example, to the heel, wrist, shoulder, or knee.
What can a handheld laser be used for?
Laser therapy is used in connection with a wide range of different problem areas. What they often have in common is that you want to work in a targeted way with pain, soreness, recovery, or tissue that is under strain.
At Heat Sense, we see, among other things, that our customers use handheld laser therapy for:
- Sore and overused muscles
- Muscle damage
- Arthritis and osteoarthritis
- Inflammation
- Shoulder pain
- Knee pain
- Elbow pain
- Heel spur
- Issues around the Achilles tendon
- Wrist pain
- Pain in the feet
This does not mean that a handheld laser replaces a medical diagnosis or other necessary treatment. If you have unexplained or persistent pain, the cause should always be investigated.
Laser therapy can, however, be a practical supplement that can be used at home as part of your overall effort.
Red and infrared laser light – what is the difference?
When you compare different handheld lasers, you will quickly come across numbers such as 650 nm, 808 nm, 810 nm, and 980 nm.
Nm stands for nanometres and indicates the wavelength of the light.
Different wavelengths have different properties and are absorbed differently in the tissue. That is why Heat Sense combines multiple wavelengths in our handheld lasers.
Red laser light around 650 nm works more superficially and is used, among other things, in connection with skin and more superficial tissue.
Near-infrared laser light around 808–810 nm can reach deeper into the tissue and is therefore interesting when you want to work with, for example, muscles, tendons, and joints.
In our most powerful model, Laser PRO 3.0, these are supplemented with 980 nm infrared laser light.
This gives you three wavelengths combined in one handheld laser.
This is one of the most significant differences between our two models.
Home Laser S 2.0 – handheld laser for home use
If you want a compact and effective handheld laser without necessarily choosing the most powerful model, Heat Sense Home Laser S 2.0 is an obvious place to start.
Home Laser S 2.0 combines red and infrared laser light and has a total of 20 laser diodes.
It consists of:
- 16 x 650 nm red laser diodes
- 4 x 808 nm infrared laser diodes
- Total laser power of 880 mW
This combination means you get both red light and infrared light in the same treatment.
Home Laser S 2.0 is designed for home use and can be used on different areas of the body. It is therefore suitable for those who, for example, want to work with sore muscles, joints, tendons, or recurring overuse problems.
The unit has a built-in lithium battery and charges via USB, so you do not have to sit next to a power outlet during treatment.
The package also includes protective goggles and a Danish user manual.
Who should choose Home Laser S 2.0?
Home Laser S 2.0 will be the natural choice for many private users.
It is especially suitable for those who:
- Want their first handheld laser
- Want to be able to use laser therapy at home
- Want a compact, rechargeable unit
- Have local areas you want to treat
- Want both red and infrared laser light
- Do not necessarily need the most powerful model
With a total laser power of 880 mW, you get a powerful unit in a compact format.
For many, Home Laser S 2.0 therefore provides a very good combination of price, performance, and flexibility.
Laser PRO 3.0 – our most powerful handheld laser
If you want more power, more laser diodes, and an extra infrared wavelength, take a look at Heat Sense Laser PRO 3.0.
This is our most powerful handheld class 3 laser for laser therapy at home.
Laser PRO 3.0 has a total of 24 laser diodes across three wavelengths:
- 16 x 650 nm red laser light
- 4 x 810 nm infrared laser light
- 4 x 980 nm infrared laser light
- Total laser power of 1760 mW
This means Laser PRO 3.0 has twice the total laser power of Home Laser S 2.0.
This makes the model interesting for those who want to invest in our most advanced handheld laser and would like to have three different wavelengths available.
Laser PRO 3.0 combines the more superficial red light with two infrared wavelengths. This makes it possible to work with light that is absorbed differently in the tissue.
Who should choose Laser PRO 3.0?
Laser PRO 3.0 is especially relevant for those who:
- Want our most powerful handheld laser
- Want higher total laser power
- Want three wavelengths
- Use laser therapy regularly
- Want to invest in a more advanced solution
- Want a model for both superficial and deeper tissue
Laser PRO 3.0 is supplied with protective goggles, a built-in lithium battery, charger, Danish user manual, and carry case.
In other words, you get a complete solution that can be used at home and is easy to take with you.
Home Laser S 2.0 or Laser PRO 3.0 – which should you choose?
Both models are designed for targeted laser therapy, and both combine red and infrared laser light.
The biggest difference is the power output and the number of wavelengths.
Home Laser S 2.0:
20 laser diodes, two wavelengths, and total laser power of 880 mW.
Laser PRO 3.0:
24 laser diodes, three wavelengths, and total laser power of 1760 mW.
If you are primarily looking for a good handheld laser for general home use, Home Laser S 2.0 is the obvious choice.
If, on the other hand, you want our most powerful model, more power, and the extra 980 nm infrared wavelength, choose Laser PRO 3.0.
You can therefore largely base your choice on how much you expect to use the laser and how powerful a model you want to invest in.
If you are still unsure, you are always welcome to contact Heat Sense. We will be happy to help you find the model that best suits your needs.
Handheld laser for knee pain
The knee is a good example of an area where a handheld laser is practical.
Instead of treating a very large area, the laser can be placed in a targeted way around the spot where you experience discomfort.
This may be relevant, for example, for strain after running and sport, soreness around the knee, or issues related to osteoarthritis.
At the same time, the advantage of having a laser at home is that treatment can become part of a regular routine.
Handheld laser for elbow and wrist
Tennis elbow, RSI, and issues around the wrist are other typical examples of local problems where it makes sense to use a smaller handheld unit.
With this type of problem, it is often a relatively small area you want to work with.
Here, the precision of a handheld laser is a clear advantage.
This also applies to people who strain their hands and forearms through sport, physical work, or many hours in front of a computer.
Laser therapy for heel and Achilles tendon
The feet are exposed to heavy loads every single day, and problems around the heel or Achilles tendon can therefore affect both training and everyday movement.
A handheld laser is easy to position around the heel, sole of the foot, and Achilles tendon and can therefore be used as part of your at-home treatment and recovery.
This may be relevant, for example, in connection with heel spurs, soreness after running, or strain-related issues around the Achilles tendon.
In the case of actual injuries or persistent pain, you should of course have the cause assessed by a relevant healthcare professional.
Handheld laser for muscles and recovery
You do not need to have chronic pain to be interested in laser therapy.
Many active people use red and infrared light therapy as part of their recovery.
After running, strength training, cycling, or other physical activity, certain muscle groups may be particularly strained. With a handheld laser, you can work in a targeted way with exactly these areas.
For example, this could be the calf muscles, thighs, shoulders, or forearms.
For active people, the advantage is especially that the unit can be ready at home in the cupboard or in the gym bag and used when the need arises.
Handheld laser can also be used for animals
Laser therapy is not only relevant for humans.
Heat Sense handheld lasers can also be used for, among others, dogs and horses.
This may be interesting, for example, for sore muscles, strain, joint problems, or as part of a rehabilitation programme.
A handheld laser is particularly practical for animals because you can move the unit around and target the treatment at a specific area.
In the case of illness or injuries in animals, laser therapy should of course not replace necessary examination and treatment by a veterinarian.
The advantage of owning your own laser
If you need to use laser therapy regularly, there can be a major practical advantage to having your own unit.
You decide when treatment fits into your schedule.
There is no travel to a clinic, and the laser can be available immediately after, for example, training or on days when a specific area feels more strained.
This is exactly where the handheld design comes into its own.
The units take up relatively little space, are rechargeable, and can easily be taken with you.
This gives you the opportunity to make laser therapy part of your everyday routine rather than something that requires a separate appointment outside the home.
How to use a handheld laser
A handheld laser is designed to be relatively simple to use, but it is important always to follow the included user manual.
Treatment is carried out by applying the laser in a targeted way to the desired area according to the instructions for the specific model.
As this involves laser light, the safety instructions must be followed.
Protective goggles are therefore included with both Home Laser S 2.0 and Laser PRO 3.0.
You should also never look directly into the laser light.
If you are pregnant, have a serious illness, use medication that causes light sensitivity, or are unsure whether laser therapy is suitable for you, you should seek professional advice before use.
Why buy a handheld laser from Heat Sense?
When you buy a handheld laser, specifications, quality, and guidance are important.
At Heat Sense, we specialise in products for red light therapy, infrared light therapy, and laser therapy.
Our handheld lasers are CE marked, stocked in Denmark, and supplied with a Danish user manual.
At the same time, you get Danish customer service if you have questions before or after your purchase.
This means, among other things:
- Danish company
- Warehouse in Denmark
- Fast delivery
- CE-marked products
- Danish user manual
- Protective goggles included
- 2-year right to complain
- Option for guidance
We do not believe it is only about selling a laser. It is also about you getting a unit that suits your needs, and that you know how to use it.
Buy a handheld laser for home use here at Heat Sense
A handheld laser is a flexible solution for those who want targeted laser therapy at home.
You can use the unit on specific areas of the body and make the treatment part of your everyday life, without having to book an appointment for treatment outside the home every time.
Here at Heat Sense, you can choose between two strong models:
Home Laser S 2.0 is our popular model with red and infrared laser light, 20 laser diodes, and total laser power of 880 mW. It is an obvious choice for those who want an effective and user-friendly handheld laser for home use.
Laser PRO 3.0 is our most powerful handheld laser with 24 laser diodes, three wavelengths, and a full 1760 mW total laser power. It is for those who want more power and our most advanced handheld solution.
No matter which model you choose, you get the option of having laser therapy close at hand.
See our selection of handheld lasers and laser therapy for home use, and find the model that suits you best.
Are you unsure whether you should choose Home Laser S 2.0 or Laser PRO 3.0?
Contact us – we will be happy to help you choose the right handheld laser.
