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`an affected part resting area that defines a position where the affected part is rested
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`is set in a part of the first surface; and
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`a plurality of grooves are provided in the affected part resting area by forming ‘
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`thereon irregularities.
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`Claim 7
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`The phototherapy apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the surface light
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`source is disposed at a position where light is applied to the affected part resting area.
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`Claim 8
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`The phototherapy apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the surface light
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`source is configured so that a light density in the affected part resting area is higher than a
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`light density in an area of the first surface other than the affected part resting area.
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`Claim 9
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`The phototherapy apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the surface light
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`source emits light that has a. main wavelength in an infrared wavelength range.
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`Claim 10
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`The phototherapy apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the phototherapy
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`apparatus is configured to treat an afiected part of a patient suffering from rheumatoid
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`arthritis.‘
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