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Red light exercise dose

Pre-Exercise Bicep Recovery Red Light Dose

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Quick Dose Info

Wavelength (nm):
810 nm
Joules (J):
60 J

RESULTS/SUMMARY

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Effects of Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) in the Development of Exercise-Induced Skeletal Muscle Fatigue and Changes in Biochemical Markers Related to Postexercise Recovery

Study Summary

Increase voluntary elbow flexion repetitions before exhaustion.

Wavelength (nm)
810 nm
Joules (J)
60 J
Body Target
Arm
Condition Treated
Exercise
Muscle Soreness
Muscle Strength
Treatment Time (seconds)
30
Irradiance/Power Density (mW/cm^2)
Power is 200 mW, irradiance is unknown
Pulsed/Continuous
Continuous
Schedule
1 treatment 3 min. before exercise
Treatment Points
2
EMF Type
Infrared 700-1400 nm
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LLLT increased number of repetitions by 14.5%, and increased elapsed time before exhaustion by 8%. LLLT decreased post-exercise lactate, creatine kinase activity, and C-reactive protein levels. LLLT decreased time to recovery.