The mechanistic basis for photobiomodulation therapy of neuropathic pain by near infrared laser light
This study investigated the mechanistic basis of photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) for the treatment of neuropathic pain.
Treatments for traumatic brain injury with emphasis on transcranial near-infrared laser phototherapy
Review and presentation of retrospective data on 10 patients with traumatic brain injury who were treated with Class IV laser.
Improved cognitive function after transcranial, light-emitting diode treatments in chronic, traumatic brain injury: two case reports
Two case studies are presented that demonstrate the potential effectiveness of laser therapy applied transcranially to the forehead and scalp…
Low-level laser therapy acts differently on mRNA expression of anti- and pro-inflammatory mediators in collagenase-induced tendinitis in rat
A rat model of induced tendonitis was used to evaluate the effect of laser therapy on inflammatory signaling. The laser…
Correction for Santamato, Solfrizzi, Panza, et al. “Short-term effects of high-intensity laser therapy versus ultra-sound therapy…”
Correction for Santamato, Solfrizzi, Panza, et al. "Short-term effects of high-intensity laser therapy versus ultra-sound therapy…" Phys Ther. 2009; 89:643-652.
Short-term effects of high-intensity laser therapy versus ultrasound therapy in treatment of people with subacromial impingement syndrome
Randomized controlled trial of laser therapy vs. therapeutic ultrasound in 70 patients with...
International Association for the Study of Pain. “Myofascial Pain.”
Position paper from the International Association for the Study of Pain that recommends the use of laser therapy in the…
The nuts and bolts of low-level laser (light) therapy
This review covers the mechanisms of action of LLLT at a cellular and at a tissular level and summarizse the…
High power laser therapy treatment compared to simple segmental physical rehabilitation in whiplash injuries involving muscles and ligaments
Review article that concludes that High Power Laser Therapy is an effective treatment in patients with whiplash injury, compared to…
Frozen shoulder: the effectiveness of conservative and surgical interventions— systematic review
Systematic review to evaluate the effectiveness of multiple conservative and surgical interventions for frozen shoulder. The analysis found strong evidence…