Does phototherapy enhance skeletal muscle contractile function and postexercise recovery? A systematic review

Review of published laser therapy studies.  Phototherapy after resistance exercise may enhance contractile function, reduce exercise-induced muscle damage, and facilitate post-exercise recovery.

Published:  J Athl Training. 2013; 48(1): 57-67. doi: 10.4085/1062-6050-48.1.12
Keywords:  photobiomodulation, laser therapy, skeletal muscle fatigue

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  1. […] support the idea of active recovery. Specifically, they support the use of PBM to help with muscle recovery after exercise. These studies in conjunction with other emerging research are clearly bringing the use of […]

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