This is a great blog about Sports Medicine. The research linked below was featured in the Journal of Athletic Training, and also ties in to Ernesto Leal’s work in phototherapy.  Dr. Leal’s work has been demonstrating that LLLT can prevent fatigue when applied “before” activity. LLLT may now be able to claim another title: Preventer of Injuries

Changes in Lower Extremity Biomechanics Due to a Short-Term Fatigue Protocol

The Take Home Message: As the body fatigues there may be apparent compensatory strategies employed, however, lower extremity biomechanics deteriorate as fatigue becomes greater. This may have implications for injury prevention program implementation.

This is a pretty important study to follow, as to date, this has not been listed as a contraindication. With just 1 study on rabbits, we may not have enough evidence to exclude laser therapy to epiphyseal plates, but it should be approached with "caution".

Helium-neon laser therapy interferes with epiphyseal plate growth in the femur and tibia of rabbits

Many times clinicians "ask" why we treat "systemically" for arthritis and other painful conditions. Protocols include scanning of the Nerve, Roots and Trunks, Dermatomes or Myotomes for a reason.

Study Points to Role of Nervous System in Arthritis

Great research on fibromyalgia and laser therapy is being conducted at Indiana State University. Go Sycamores!!!

Research uses lasers, resistance training to zap fibromyalgia pain