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Photobiomodulation as Medicine: Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) for Acute Tissue Injury or Sport Performance Recovery.
Lawrence J, Sorra K. Lawrence J, et al. J Funct Morphol Kinesiol. 2024 Sep 27;9(4):181. doi: 10.3390/jfmk9040181. J Funct Morphol Kinesiol. 2024. PMID: 39449475 Free PMC article. Review.
In sport performance studies, LLLT is typically delivered pre-exercise and reveals beneficial effects on exertion recovery, improvements in muscle strength, endurance and reduced fatigue. ...Technical properties of laser light delivery to the body also differ materi …
In sport performance studies, LLLT is typically delivered pre-exercise and reveals beneficial effects on exertion recovery, im …
Effects of low-level and high-intensity laser therapy as adjunctive to rehabilitation exercise on pain, stiffness and function in knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Ahmad MA, A Hamid MS, Yusof A. Ahmad MA, et al. Physiotherapy. 2022 Mar;114:85-95. doi: 10.1016/j.physio.2021.03.011. Epub 2021 Mar 26. Physiotherapy. 2022. PMID: 34654554
OBJECTIVE: To examine the effects of LLLT or HILT combined with rehabilitation exercise (LLLT+E or HILT+E) on pain, stiffness and function in KOA. ...RESULTS: Of the 10 retrieved studies, six investigated LLLT+E, three on HILT+E, and one evaluated both. All t …
OBJECTIVE: To examine the effects of LLLT or HILT combined with rehabilitation exercise (LLLT+E or HILT+E) on pain, stiffness …
Effects of low-level laser therapy on pain in patients with musculoskeletal disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Clijsen R, Brunner A, Barbero M, Clarys P, Taeymans J. Clijsen R, et al. Eur J Phys Rehabil Med. 2017 Aug;53(4):603-610. doi: 10.23736/S1973-9087.17.04432-X. Epub 2017 Jan 30. Eur J Phys Rehabil Med. 2017. PMID: 28145397 Free article.
The pooled raw mean difference (D) in pain between LLLT and the control groups was -0.85 (95% CI: -1.22 to -0.48). There was high (I2=85.6%) and significant between study heterogeneity (Cochran's Q =139.2; df=20; P<0.001). ...CONCLUSIONS: This meta-analysis presents evi …
The pooled raw mean difference (D) in pain between LLLT and the control groups was -0.85 (95% CI: -1.22 to -0.48). There was high (I2 …
Photobiomodulation and Sports: Results of a Narrative Review.
Ailioaie LM, Litscher G. Ailioaie LM, et al. Life (Basel). 2021 Dec 3;11(12):1339. doi: 10.3390/life11121339. Life (Basel). 2021. PMID: 34947870 Free PMC article. Review.
To evaluate and identify all risk factors and the influence of PBM on health and performance in sport and for a better understanding of its effects, we did a search for "Photobiomodulation and Sports" on PubMed, to update the PBM science applied in sports, and we retained …
To evaluate and identify all risk factors and the influence of PBM on health and performance in sport and for a better understanding …
EFFECTS OF LOW-LEVEL LIGHT THERAPY ON PAIN AND RELATED LESIONS IN PATIENTS WITH ORAL LICHEN PLANUS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS.
Lu C, Mo L, Li X, DU G, Chen Z, Wu F, Cai L, DU Q, Tang G. Lu C, et al. J Evid Based Dent Pract. 2025 Jun;25(2):102126. doi: 10.1016/j.jebdp.2025.102126. Epub 2025 Feb 18. J Evid Based Dent Pract. 2025. PMID: 40335193
BACKGROUND: Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a relatively common immunological mucocutaneous disease that causes pain, burning sensations and poor quality of life. The use of low-level light therapy (LLLT) to treat OLP is still debated. This systematic review and meta-analysis …
BACKGROUND: Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a relatively common immunological mucocutaneous disease that causes pain, burning sensations and poo …
The Use of Physical Energy-Based Therapies in the Management of Osteoarthritis.
Musorrofiti MG, Bonifacio M, Cipolloni V, Mattia E, Bellomo R, Saggini R. Musorrofiti MG, et al. Medicina (Kaunas). 2026 Jun 9;62(6):1119. doi: 10.3390/medicina62061119. Medicina (Kaunas). 2026. PMID: 42356131 Free PMC article. Review.
This narrative review synthesizes evidence published mainly between 2016 and 2026 for extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT), photobiomodulation/low-level laser therapy (PBMT/LLLT), pulsed electromagnetic field therapy (PEMF), transfer energy capacitive and resistive/cap …
This narrative review synthesizes evidence published mainly between 2016 and 2026 for extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT), photobiomodu …
Effects of low-level laser therapy on hamstring strain injury rehabilitation: A randomized controlled trial.
Medeiros DM, Aimi M, Vaz MA, Baroni BM. Medeiros DM, et al. Phys Ther Sport. 2020 Mar;42:124-130. doi: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2020.01.006. Epub 2020 Jan 10. Phys Ther Sport. 2020. PMID: 31991284 Clinical Trial.
Hamstring muscles were treated with LLLT or placebo immediately after each rehabilitation session. The primary outcome was time-to-return to sport. ...The two groups increased flexibility and strength similarly throughout the rehabilitation program. Time-to-return t …
Hamstring muscles were treated with LLLT or placebo immediately after each rehabilitation session. The primary outcome was time-to-re …
Home-based rehabilitation versus centre-based programs in patients with temporomandibular disorders-a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Wang J, Wang R, Zhao P, Zhou X, Guo X. Wang J, et al. J Oral Facial Pain Headache. 2024 Mar;38(1):1-16. doi: 10.22514/jofph.2024.002. Epub 2024 Mar 12. J Oral Facial Pain Headache. 2024. PMID: 39788572 Free PMC article.
Compared with home-based rehabilitation, Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) and Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) was superior in pain relief at short-term follow-up. Low and very low-certainty evidence suggests home-based rehabilitation could be considered a …
Compared with home-based rehabilitation, Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) and Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) was su …
Does Low-Level Laser Therapy Decrease Muscle-Damaging Mediators After Performance in Soccer Athletes Versus Sham Laser Treatment? A Critically Appraised Topic.
Bettleyon J, Kaminski TW. Bettleyon J, et al. J Sport Rehabil. 2020 Nov 1;29(8):1210-1213. doi: 10.1123/jsr.2019-0421. Epub 2020 May 5. J Sport Rehabil. 2020. PMID: 32369763 Free article. Review.
Clinical Scenario: Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) is a controversial topic for its use in athletic recovery, mainly due to inconsistency in research regarding the application of LLLT. ...The controversy lies with LLLT in the recovering athlete. Not only do at …
Clinical Scenario: Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) is a controversial topic for its use in athletic recovery, mainly due to inconsiste …
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