What if there was a version of pain management that didn’t involve pills or needles? Kineon’s MOVE+ Pro is a portable red light therapy device designed specifically for joint pain based on a technology called photobiomodulation. It is compact and wireless, a consumer wellness product based on authentic and still evolving science.
MOVE+ Pro consists of three phototherapy units, called modules, housed in an adjustable elastic strap. Each unit is removable and rechargeable and the kit comes with a carrying case, charging stand and cable. Each module contains 8 deep red LEDs at 650 nanometers and 10 infrared laser diodes at 808 nanometers. They connect via Bluetooth, so turning on one powers all three at the same time.
MOVE+ Pro © Kineon
MOVE+ Pro © Kineon
MOVE+ Pro © Kineon
MOVE+ Pro © Kineon
MOVE+ Pro © Kineon
MOVE+ Pro © Kineon
MOVE+ Pro © Kineon
The combination of LEDs and laser diodes is what distinguishes the MOVE+ from most consumer red light devices, which are typically LED-only. Infrared lasers can penetrate deeper into tissue, allowing the device to work where joint inflammation and chronic pain are rooted.
The mechanism that allows the device to work is photobiomodification (PBM), a term for the use of non-thermal red and near-infrared light to stimulate biological processes. PBM works through mitochondrial light absorption, which activates the respiratory chain of electron transport and increases ATP production, which means more energy to our cells, to put it simply. This extra energy is used to support the reduction of inflammation, tissue repair and pain relief.
A review of randomized clinical trials found that PBM significantly reduced pain intensity with moderate certainty of evidence, concluding that PBM reduces pain in patients with knee osteoarthritis and may improve disability.
Setting up the device is intuitive as each unit snaps into pockets throughout the belt and stays in place thanks to a snug fit. The straps allow MOVE+ to be placed in different areas, such as knees, elbows, ankles or neck. All three units can be charged via USB-C in their custom travel case, allowing for easy use anywhere. When placed on the strap, a button activates all at once and the same button allows the user to decide the duration of the treatment between 5, 10 or 15 minutes. The recommended protocol includes quick daily sessions. the company emphasizes consistency over duration, with short daily sessions outperforming longer sporadic ones.
For someone dealing with chronic joint pain, such as a runner whose knees limit their performance or an older adult whose mornings are getting stiffer and stiffer, a product like MOVE+ Pro can really make an impact on quality of life. People who respond well to PBM report a gradual reduction in background pain, allowing them to live fuller lives by reducing the constant noise that shaped their decisions in small ways.
Bringing this level of therapy out of the clinical setting and into the home is a key part of the MOVE+ Pro’s story, arriving at a relatively affordable price point of $499. As our lives become more hectic, it becomes increasingly difficult for people to take proper care of their health, often due to a lack of time or resources. By creating a product that people can easily use at home, Kineon expand accessibility to healthcare and pain management, which is especially important in countries with privatized health care such as the United States.
