Low-Level Laser Therapy Research and Evidence

Journal of Sport Rehabilitation2024Medium journal impact

Pulsed Red and Blue Photobiomodulation for the Treatment of Thigh Contusions and Soft Tissue Injury: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Musculoskeletal Science and PracticeFeb 2022Medium journal impact

Effect of low-level laser therapy on pain and disability in patients with plantar fasciitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation10/04/2024High journal impact

Devices used for photobiomodulation of the brain-a comprehensive and systematic review.

Rehabilitation Research and Practice2021High journal impact

Low-Level Laser Therapy in Prevention of the Development of Endothelial Dysfunction and Clinical Experience of Treatment and Rehabilitation of COVID-19 Patients.

Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy2024Low journal impact

The effects of photobiomodulation and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation on chronic neck pain: A double-blind, randomized, sham-controlled trial.

Journal of Hand Therapy2024Low journal impact

A randomized clinical trial on the changing of median nerve cross-sectional area and pain after extracorporeal shock wave and low-level laser therapy added to conventional physical therapy in patients with mild-to-moderate carpal tunnel syndrome.

Journal of Bodywork and Movement TherapiesOct 2025Medium journal impact

Effects of photobiomodulation, intermittent pneumatic compression and neuromuscular electrical stimulation on muscle recovery: Systematic review with meta-analysis.

Journal of Clinical Medicine22/10/2025High journal impact

Effectiveness of Photobiomodulation to Treat Motor and Non-Motor Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease: A Randomised Clinical Trial with Extended Treatment.

Turkish Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation2025Medium journal impact

The effects of low-level laser therapy in extensor tendon injuries between zones 5 and 8 of the hand: A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study.

BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine2025High journal impact

Exercise, radial pressure waves, and photobiomodulation for management of non-insertional Achilles tendinopathy in runners: a three-arm non-blinded randomised control trial.

Journal of Bodywork and Movement TherapiesOct 2021Medium journal impact

Using a single dose of photobiomodulation (laser + LED) to improve performance of lower limbs in functional test: Randomized clinical trial.

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological TherapeuticsSep 2020Low journal impact

Low-Level Laser Therapy in Different Wavelengths on the Tibialis Anterior Muscle of Wistar Rats After Nerve Compression Injury.

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation JournalNov 2021High journal impact

Effects of Photobiomodulation Therapy Combined With Exercise in Patients Who Have Chronic Low Back Pain: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial.

THE JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE AND PHYSICAL FITNESSMar 2025Low journal impact

The influence of photobiomodulation on upper body muscular performance in collegiate athletes.

Children20/05/2022Medium journal impact

Transcranial Photobiomodulation for the Treatment of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): A Retrospective Study.

Archives of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAug 2018Low journal impact

Do Patients With Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Benefit From Low-Level Laser Therapy? A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation2021Medium journal impact

Comparison of the effects of low level laser and insoles on pain, functioning, and muscle strength in subjects with stage 2 posterior tibial tendon dysfunction: A randomized study.

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological TherapeuticsFeb 2022Low journal impact

Effect of Photobiomodulation on Denervation-Induced Skeletal Muscle Atrophy and Autophagy: A Study in Mice.

BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation2020Medium journal impact

Does photobiomodulation therapy combined to static magnetic field (PBMT-sMF) promote ergogenic effects even when the exercised muscle group is not irradiated? A randomized, triple-blind, placebo-controlled trial.

Journal of Bodywork and Movement TherapiesApr 2021Medium journal impact

Effect of photobiomodulation in the patellofemoral pain syndrome; randomized clinical trial in young women.

Frontiers in Pain Research2026Medium journal impact

A bioelectromagnetic hypothesis of chronic primary pain: from thalamocortical dysrhythmia to the consciousness-brain interface.

Turkish Journal of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationJun 2019Medium journal impact

Comparison of effects of low-level laser therapy and extracorporeal shock wave therapy in plantar fasciitis treatment: A randomized, prospective, single-blind clinical study.

Complementary Therapies in Medicine15/07/2026High journal impact

Effectiveness of photobiomodulation for pain management and wound healing in the immediate postoperative period after cesarean section: A systematic review.

Frontiers in Neurology21/01/2021Medium journal impact

Transcranial Photobiomodulation to Improve Cognition in Gulf War Illness.

European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation MedicineDec 2023High journal impact

Photobiomodulation therapy combined with static magnetic field is better than placebo in patients with fibromyalgia: a randomized placebo-controlled trial.

Journal of Sport RehabilitationMar 2020Medium journal impact

A Novel Blue-Red Photobiomodulation Therapy Patch Effects on a Repetitive Elbow-Flexion Fatigue Task.

Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation28/07/2026Medium journal impact

Treatment of Post-Concussion Sleep Disturbances in Children and Adults: A Scoping Review.

Clinical RehabilitationOct 2021Medium journal impact

Interferential current and photobiomodulation in knee osteoarthritis: A randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind clinical trial.

Turkish Journal of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationJun 2021Medium journal impact

Comparison of effects of low-level laser therapy and extracorporeal shock wave therapy in calcaneal spur treatment: A prospective, randomized, clinical study.

Research in Sports Medicine2022Medium journal impact

Effects of photobiomodulation on sport performance in swimming para-athletes - a case series.

Journal of Clinical Medicine17/04/2023High journal impact

Effect of Photobiomodulation Combined with Physiotherapy on Functional Performance in Children with Myelomeningo-Cele-Randomized, Blind, Clinical Trial.

The Journal of Strength & Conditioning ResearchJun 2024Medium journal impact

Effects of Photobiomodulation on Pain and Return to Play of Injured Athletes: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Frontiers in Sports and Active Living2026Medium journal impact

Associations of wearable photobiomodulation device use with mitochondrial bioenergetics and fatigue in athletes and individuals with chronic fatigue.

Clinical RehabilitationJun 2021Medium journal impact

Efficacy of low-level laser therapy combined with exercise for subacromial impingement syndrome: A randomised controlled trial.

Sports MedicineNov 2022High journal impact

Deconstructing the Ergogenic Effects of Photobiomodulation: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of its Efficacy in Improving Mode-Specific Exercise Performance in Humans.

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Journal10/06/2026High journal impact

Efficacy of physical therapy interventions delivered with home exercise programs for pain and function in plantar fasciitis: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews22/08/2017High journal impact

Low-level laser therapy for carpal tunnel syndrome.

Clinical RehabilitationAug 2020Medium journal impact

The effect of high-intensity versus low-level laser therapy in the management of plantar fasciitis: randomized participant blind controlled trial.

Complementary Therapies in MedicineMay 2021High journal impact

Adherence of head and neck cancer patients to laser photobiomodulation in a public health service: Pilot study.

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics2024Low journal impact

Photobiomodulation Therapy Effects at Different Stages of the Dystrophic Phenotype: A Histomorphometric Study.

Disability and RehabilitationOct 2023Medium journal impact

What are the best parameters of low-level laser therapy to reduce pain intensity and improve mandibular function in orofacial pain? A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Disability and RehabilitationDec 2019Medium journal impact

The effect of low-level laser therapy and physical exercise on pain, stiffness, function, and spatiotemporal gait variables in subjects with bilateral knee osteoarthritis: a blind randomized clinical trial.

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological TherapeuticsMay 2022Low journal impact

Physical Exercise and Low-Level Laser Therapy Systemic Effects on the Ankle Joint in an Experimental Rheumatoid Arthritis Model.

International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy2025Medium journal impact

A Multimodal Chiropractic Approach to the Treatment and Management of Medial Elbow Injuries in Elite Javelin Throwers: A Case Series.

Journal of Clinical Medicine12/06/2025High journal impact

Comparison of the Effectiveness of Low-Level Laser Therapy and Therapeutic Ultrasound in Patients with Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy.

BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation2020Medium journal impact

Does the combination of photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) and static magnetic fields (sMF) potentiate the effects of aerobic endurance training and decrease the loss of performance during detraining? A randomised, triple-blinded, placebo-controlled trial.

Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy2022Low journal impact

Photobiomodulation therapy applied during an exercise-training program does not promote additional effects in trained individuals: A randomized placebo-controlled trial.

IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation EngineeringDec 2020High journal impact

Performance Improvement of Near-Infrared Spectroscopy-Based Brain-Computer Interfaces Using Transcranial Near-Infrared Photobiomodulation With the Same Device.

Children12/12/2024Medium journal impact

Effect of Laser Photobiomodulation on Postoperative Pain After Single-Visit Endodontic Treatment in Children: A Randomized Control Trial.

Cureus2026Low journal impact

Comparative Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) and Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) in Symptomatic Temporomandibular Disorders: A Randomised Controlled Trial.

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