The effectiveness of therapeutic class IV (10W) laser treatment for epicondylitis
Here we evaluate a dual wavelength (980/810 nm) class IV laser with a power output of 10 W for the purpose of…
Photobiomodulation and eccentric exercise for Achilles tendinopathy: a randomized controlled trial
This is the first study to investigate the effectiveness of a regime of fewer exercise sessions combined with photobiomodulation for…
Mechanisms of low level light therapy
This review paper covers the current theory on basic mechanisms of laser therapy.
Ga-As (808 nm) laser irradiation enhances ATP production in human neuronal cells in culture
The authors conclude that laser application to NHNP cells significantly increases ATP production which may explain the beneficial effects of…
Short-term effects of high-intensity laser therapy versus ultrasound therapy in the treatment of low back pain: a randomized controlled trial
30 consecutive patients with clinically verified sub-acute or chronic low back pain were randomized to receive 15 treatments (5 days…
In vitro and in vivo optimization of infrared laser treatment for injured peripheral nerves
The objective of this study was to demonstrate that for a selected wavelength effective in vitro dosing parameters could be…
Laser photobiomodulation of gene expression and release of growth factors and cytokines from cells in culture: a review of human and animal studies
The aim of this paper was to review experimental studies of laser irradiation of human and animal cells in culture…
Long-term effect of high-intensity laser therapy in the treatment of patients with chronic low back pain: a randomized blinded placebo-controllled trial
The aim of this study was to compare the effect of high-intensity laser therapy (HILT), alone or combined with exercise,…
Assessment of feasibility and efficacy of Class IV laser therapy for postoperative pain relief in off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery patients: A pilot study
This pilot study was designed to assess the feasibility and efficacy of Class IV laser on postoperative pain relief following…