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Photobiomodulation in human muscle tissue: an advantage in sports performance?
Ferraresi C, Huang YY, Hamblin MR. Ferraresi C, et al. J Biophotonics. 2016 Dec;9(11-12):1273-1299. doi: 10.1002/jbio.201600176. Epub 2016 Nov 22. J Biophotonics. 2016. PMID: 27874264 Free PMC article. Review.
Photobiomodulation (PBM) describes the use of red or near-infrared (NIR) light to stimulate, heal, and regenerate damaged tissue. Both preconditioning (light delivered to muscles before exercise) and PBM applied after exercise can increase sports perfo …
Photobiomodulation (PBM) describes the use of red or near-infrared (NIR) light to stimulate, heal, and regenerate damaged tiss …
Comparison between cryotherapy and photobiomodulation in muscle recovery: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Ferlito JV, Ferlito MV, Leal-Junior ECP, Tomazoni SS, De Marchi T. Ferlito JV, et al. Lasers Med Sci. 2022 Apr;37(3):1375-1388. doi: 10.1007/s10103-021-03442-7. Epub 2021 Oct 20. Lasers Med Sci. 2022. PMID: 34669081
The purpose of this study is to compare the effect of photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) and cryotherapy (CRT) on muscle recovery outcomes. These searches were performed in PubMed, PEDro, CENTRAL, and VHL (which includes the Lilacs, Medline, and SciELO …
The purpose of this study is to compare the effect of photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) and cryotherapy (CRT) on muscle …
Can pre-exercise photobiomodulation improve muscle endurance and promote recovery from muscle strength and injuries in people with different activity levels? A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Li BM, Qiu DY, Ni PS, Wang ZZ, Duan R, Yang L, Liu CY, Chen BY, Li FH. Li BM, et al. Lasers Med Sci. 2024 May 17;39(1):132. doi: 10.1007/s10103-024-04079-y. Lasers Med Sci. 2024. PMID: 38758297 Review.
Photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) was introduced as an ergogenic aid for sport performance in healthy individuals is still controversial. The main aim of this study is to assess the potential enhancements in muscle endurance and recovery from muscle …
Photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) was introduced as an ergogenic aid for sport performance in healthy individuals is still con …
The Effectiveness of Photobiomodulation Therapy Versus Cryotherapy for Skeletal Muscle Recovery: A Critically Appraised Topic.
Fisher SR, Rigby JH, Mettler JA, McCurdy KW. Fisher SR, et al. J Sport Rehabil. 2019 Jul 1;28(5):526-531. doi: 10.1123/jsr.2017-0359. Epub 2019 Jan 29. J Sport Rehabil. 2019. PMID: 29952693 Free article. Review.
With the need to find a more effective modality, photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) has gained popularity because of recent research demonstrating its ability to accelerate the muscle recovery process. ...Shorter recovery times and increased m …
With the need to find a more effective modality, photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) has gained popularity because of recent res …
Effects of photobiomodulation, intermittent pneumatic compression and neuromuscular electrical stimulation on muscle recovery: Systematic review with meta-analysis.
Canez MS, da Silva LI, Ferreira GD, de Araújo FX, Luza LP. Canez MS, et al. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2025 Oct;44:570-584. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.06.021. Epub 2025 Jun 27. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2025. PMID: 40954632
BACKGROUND: Muscle damage represents a performance-limiting factor for athletes, thus necessitating a thorough understanding of the most efficacious recovery modalities. OBJECTIVE: This study aims to investigate the effects of photobiomodulation (PBMT), neuro …
BACKGROUND: Muscle damage represents a performance-limiting factor for athletes, thus necessitating a thorough understanding of the m …
Does Photobiomodulation Therapy Enhance Maximal Muscle Strength and Muscle Recovery?
Tsuk S, Lev YH, Fox O, Carasso R, Dunsky A. Tsuk S, et al. J Hum Kinet. 2020 Jul 21;73:135-144. doi: 10.2478/hukin-2019-0138. eCollection 2020 Jul. J Hum Kinet. 2020. PMID: 32774545 Free PMC article.
Photobiomodulation has been shown to improve tissue and cell functions. We evaluated the influence of photobiomodulation, using a B-Cure laser, on: 1) maximal performance, and 2) muscle recovery after resistance exercise. ...Applying photobiomodulat …
Photobiomodulation has been shown to improve tissue and cell functions. We evaluated the influence of photobiomodulation, usin …
Full Body Photobiomodulation Therapy to Induce Faster Muscle Recovery in Water Polo Athletes: Preliminary Results.
Zagatto AM, Dutra YM, Lira FS, Antunes BM, Faustini JB, Malta ES, Lopes VHF, de Poli RAB, Brisola GMP, Dos Santos GV, Rodrigues FM, Ferraresi C. Zagatto AM, et al. Photobiomodul Photomed Laser Surg. 2020 Dec;38(12):766-772. doi: 10.1089/photob.2020.4803. Photobiomodul Photomed Laser Surg. 2020. PMID: 33332232 Clinical Trial.
Objective: To investigate the recovery of male water polo athletes applying full body photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) regarding inflammation and muscle damage markers, testosterone and cortisol hormonal responses, heart rate variability (HRV), maxima …
Objective: To investigate the recovery of male water polo athletes applying full body photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) …
Effects of photobiomodulation therapy on functional recovery, angiogenesis and redox status in denervated muscle of rats.
Nascimento JJAC, Machado ASD, Della-Santa GML, Fernandes DC, Ferreira MC, Machado GAP, Chaves BCG, Costa KB, Rocha-Vieira E, Oliveira MX, Gaiad TP, Santos AP. Nascimento JJAC, et al. Einstein (Sao Paulo). 2021 Sep 24;19:eAO6001. doi: 10.31744/einstein_journal/2021AO6001. eCollection 2021. Einstein (Sao Paulo). 2021. PMID: 34586157 Free PMC article.
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effects of photobiomodulation therapy in redox status, angiogenesis marker - vascular endothelial growth factor - and in the functional recovery in denervated muscle. ...Photobiomodulation therapy decreased the …
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effects of photobiomodulation therapy in redox status, angiogenesis marker - vascular endothelial g …
Effectiveness of Photobiomodulation and Exercise-Based Rehabilitation on Pain and Functional Recovery in Patients With Rotator Cuff Pathology.
Maiya GA, Harihar A, Joseph GM, Arora E, Arany P, Bensadoun RJ, Houreld NN, Laakso L. Maiya GA, et al. Wound Repair Regen. 2025 May-Jun;33(3):e70043. doi: 10.1111/wrr.70043. Wound Repair Regen. 2025. PMID: 40371595 Free PMC article.
To treat painful musculoskeletal problems, low-level laser therapy (LLLT) has been employed as a non-pharmacological alternative. Photobiomodulation (PBM), which uses light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and other photo-emitting devices, is a minimally …
To treat painful musculoskeletal problems, low-level laser therapy (LLLT) has been employed as a non-pharmacological al …
Effects of photobiomodulation therapy on muscle function in individuals with multiple sclerosis.
Rouhani M, Tolentino M, Lyons JA, Ng AV. Rouhani M, et al. Mult Scler Relat Disord. 2024 Jun;86:105598. doi: 10.1016/j.msard.2024.105598. Epub 2024 Apr 1. Mult Scler Relat Disord. 2024. PMID: 38614054 Clinical Trial.
Photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT), comprising light in a 600-1100 nm bandwidth, is a low-level laser therapy thought to improve muscle performance in non-disease populations, in part, by improving mitochondrial function and thus, m …
Photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT), comprising light in a 600-1100 nm bandwidth, is a low-level laser t …
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