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Light laser therapy beneficial in delaying development of muscle fatigue
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Light laser therapy beneficial in delaying development of muscle fatigue
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J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2010 Aug;40(8):524-32

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-reactive protein, creatine kinase and lactate) were significantly lower in the LLLT treatment group.

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OrthoEvidence. Light laser therapy beneficial in delaying development of muscle fatigue. ACE Report. 2013;3(7):66. Available from: https://myorthoevidence.com/AceReport/Report/

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