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Light laser therapy beneficial in delaying development of muscle fatigue
July 2013
Light laser therapy beneficial in delaying development of muscle fatigue
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Effects of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) in the development of exercise-induced skeletal muscle fatigue and changes in biochemical markers related to postexercise recovery
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2010 Aug;40(8):524-32Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
9 national level volleyball players were randomized to low-level laser therapy (LLLT) or placebo 2 min before undergoing the exercise, causing exertion of biceps muscle. In this crossover designed RCT, the LLLT treatment resulted in a significant increase of submaximal elbow flexions to exhaustion compared to the placebo. Post exercise biochemical markers associated with inflammation and damage (C...
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