Acute effects of photobiomodulation therapy and magnetic field on functional mobility in stroke survivors

Near Infrared (NIR)/Red Light Therapy, Sports

This was a randomized, sham-controlled, triple-blind, crossover, clinical trial to identify the optimal energy delivered with a single application of the combination of photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) combining different light sources (low-level laser therapy—LLLT and light emitting diode therapy—LEDT) and static magnetic field (sMF) in order to determine the acute effects on functional mobility of stroke survivors.…

Increased Functional Connectivity Within Intrinsic Neural Networks in Chronic Stroke Following Treatment With Red/Near-Infrared Transcranial Photobiomodulation

Near Infrared (NIR)/Red Light Therapy, Sports

This case series explored effects of four different transcranial, red/near-infrared (NIR), light-emitting diode (tLED) protocols on naming ability in persons with aphasia (PWA) due to left hemisphere (LH) stroke. This is the first study to report beneficial effects from tLED therapy in chronic stroke, and parallel changes on functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). Conclusion. NIR…

Low level laser therapy increases angiogenesis in a model of ischemic skin flap in rats mediated by VEGF, HIF-1α and MMP-2

Near Infrared (NIR)/Red Light Therapy, Surgical Recovery

It is known that low level laser therapy is able to improve skin flap viability by increasing angiogenesis. However, the mechanism for new blood vessel formation is not completely understood. Here, we investigated the effects of 660 nm and 780 nm lasers at fluences of 30 and 40 J/cm(2) on three important mediators activated during…

Low level laser therapy increases angiogenesis in a model of ischemic skin flap in rats mediated by VEGF, HIF-1α and MMP-2

Near Infrared (NIR)/Red Light Therapy, Surgical Recovery

It is known that low level laser therapy is able to improve skin flap viability by increasing angiogenesis. However, the mechanism for new blood vessel formation is not completely understood. Here, we investigated the effects of 660 nm and 780 nm lasers at fluences of 30 and 40 J/cm(2) on three important mediators activated during…

The Effects of Photobiomodulation Therapy on Post-Surgical Pain

Near Infrared (NIR)/Red Light Therapy, Surgical Recovery

Introduction: One of the major complains after surgery is pain. Recent advances in the prevention and reduction of postoperative pain have provided several modalities. One of them is the use of laser irradiation on the surgical area. Objectives: To evaluate the effects of low level laser therapy (LLLT) on pain and side effects after surgery. Methods: In this…

The Effects of Photobiomodulation Therapy on Post-Surgical Pain

Near Infrared (NIR)/Red Light Therapy, Surgical Recovery

Introduction: One of the major complains after surgery is pain. Recent advances in the prevention and reduction of postoperative pain have provided several modalities. One of them is the use of laser irradiation on the surgical area. Objectives: To evaluate the effects of low level laser therapy (LLLT) on pain and side effects after surgery. Methods: In this…

Does photobiomodulation influence ageing? 

Anti-Aging, Near Infrared (NIR)/Red Light Therapy

Mitochondria play key roles in regulating the ageing process. When their membrane potential and function declines, their production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) reduces and they can signal cell death. This is particularly marked in the energy demanding central nervous system, where the neurons and glia, undergo some key structural and functional changes during ageing. Over…

Transcranial, Red/Near-Infrared Light-Emitting Diode Therapy to improve cognition in chronic traumatic brain injury

Brain Injury/TBI, Near Infrared (NIR)/Red Light Therapy

Study reviews the general topic of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and research utilizing transcranial photobiomodulation (tPBM) to improve cognition in chronic TBI using red/near-infrared (NIR) light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to deliver light to the head. Transcranial Photobiomodulation improves mitochondrial function increasing oxygen consumption, production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), and improving cellular energy stores. Nitric oxide is…

Blood pressure controlled by low reactive level diode laser therapy (LLLT)

Near Infrared (NIR)/Red Light Therapy

Hypertension is one of the major diseases of the present day, with a high rate of mortality. …Essential hypertension remains a mystery as far as its causative factor, and very often fails to respond to conventional medical therapy. Secondary symptomatic hypertension is easier to control, by treating the underlying disease or abnormal condition. The effects…

Laser therapy in metabolic syndrome-related kidney injury

Near Infrared (NIR)/Red Light Therapy

Metabolic syndrome is characterized by hyperglycemia, hypertension, dyslipidemia and obesity. Diabetes and hypertension are the main causes of chronic end-stage kidney disease in humans. Chronic kidney disease is characterized by kidney inflammation and eventual development of kidney fibrosis. Low-level laser (or light) therapy (LLLT) can be used to relieve pain associated with some inflammatory diseases…