An NBA team has hours to get a player back. This is what they reach for.
The Chicago Bulls Player Health and Performance team added Novaalab red light therapy to their recovery program. Here is what the partnership covers, what the technology actually does, and which devices are available for use at home.
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The Partnership
Novaalab joins one of the most recognised franchises in the NBA
Novaalab has partnered with the Chicago Bulls, bringing red light therapy technology into the team's recovery facilities. For Novaalab, the collaboration marks a significant step into elite American sport and a deeper presence in Illinois.
The Bulls have integrated Novaalab devices into their player wellness and rehabilitation programs. These devices use red and near infrared light to support cellular regeneration, help circulation, and speed up muscle recovery, without drugs and without invasive procedures.
The Novaa Recovery System used by the Bulls
- Novaa Recovery Pod: a full body red light unit the staff reach for after games and travel.
- Novaa Pad XL: the versatile large area pad, used on targeted areas to support injury recovery.
- Novaa Light Boot: used specifically around the foot and ankle, where impact loading is highest.
Recovery windows in a professional season are short. Back to back games, travel and daily training leave a narrow gap between one session and the next, which is where a fast, repeatable, non invasive protocol earns its place in a training room.
"Novaalab's red light therapy products support the full spectrum of recovery needs we prioritize for our players throughout the season. The technology is easy to use, durable, and consistently effective, which makes a real difference in the day-to-day demands of player care."
From Science to the Court
Why red light therapy earned a place in professional recovery
Red light therapy has gained traction among professional athletes for its effect on ATP production, the energy currency of the cell. More available cellular energy is associated with faster healing, reduced inflammation and improved muscle function.
In practical terms, that means athletes are better able to handle the physical demands of back to back games, travel and training, while minimising downtime and muscle soreness.
Powerhouses of the cell
Mitochondria inside your cells absorb specific wavelengths of light and convert that energy into cellular fuel, in a process comparable to photosynthesis in plants.
Energise your cells
With more available energy, cells work more efficiently, supporting faster healing after injury, surgery and intense physical activity.
Feel the benefits
By targeting mitochondria and stimulating collagen production, the devices help the body reduce inflammation, ease pain and repair damage.
The Evidence Base
Scientifically studied across more than 3,000 clinical papers
Observational findings on red and near infrared light in athletic populations.
reduction in muscle damage markers. Leading to faster recovery while reducing the risk of fatigue related injuries.
improvement in performance. Red light therapy has been shown to enhance muscle endurance and recovery.
more repetitions in resistance exercise. Through enhanced muscular endurance during training.
Based on findings published by OnPoint Neuro (Leal-Junior et al., 2018). Individual results vary.
From Pro Athletes to Your Home
Start with where it hurts
Four devices, all using the same clinically studied red and near infrared light. The only real difference is which part of the body they wrap around.
Novaa Knee Ultra
Choose it if your knee is the problem
Wraps the front, back and sides of the joint at once, so you can walk, stretch and train during a session. Built for runner’s knee, ACL and MCL recovery, meniscus injuries and tendonitis.
20 min per knee · 6000mAh battery
Novaa Light Pad
Choose it if you want one device for everywhere
A flexible pad you place anywhere: back, shoulders, quads, hips, wrists or calves. The most versatile of the range, and it folds into a gym bag.
20 min per area · 0.6 lbs · 150 mW/cm²
Novaa Back Pad
Choose it if your back is the problem
Straps on and stays put with no cable, combining red light with eight vibration points for lower and mid back pain, stiffness and muscle knots.
15 min sessions · 8 vibration points
Novaa Light Boot
Choose it if your feet or ankles are the problem
Your foot slides in, covered sole to ankle. Built for plantar fasciitis, Achilles strain, sprains and sore feet. One size fits most, with no straps or sizing charts.
20 min per foot · fits up to US 14
Every device: free US shipping, 60 day money back trial, and warranty of up to 3 years.
"This collaboration with the Chicago Bulls isn't just about elite sports. It's about bringing the same recovery technology used by professionals to athletes, trainers, and health enthusiasts here in Illinois and beyond."
Trusted where recovery has to work
Our Guarantee
Try it for 60 days, entirely risk free
If it does not work for you, return it and we refund you in full, no questions asked.
"I highly recommend and encourage my practice members to use NOVAA Red / IR therapy devices to improve circulation, decrease pain and accelerate healing."
Questions
What people ask before buying
Do the Bulls use the same devices sold on this page?
Why does Novaalab cost more than cheaper red light devices?
When should I expect to notice a difference?
Is red light therapy safe to use at home?
How is this different from a heating pad?
Can I use HSA or FSA funds?
Built for an NBA training room.
Simple enough for yours.
Free shipping, a 60 day risk free trial, and a warranty of up to three years. Start with the device built for the area that slows you down.
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