Great news for people that have Temporomandibular Disorders! This study investigated the effectiveness of red LED light and low-level LASER therapy in treating patients with Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD), specifically focusing on myofascial pain. It was a double-blind randomized clinical trial involving 60 patients divided into three groups of 20 each. Group A served as the control with no active treatment, Group B received red LED light therapy, and Group C was treated with low-level LASER therapy. The treatments aimed to assess improvements in pain scores, the presence of trigger points,...

This clinical study regarding the concept of Photobiomodulation (PBM), which involves the use of red or near-infrared (NIR) light to stimulate, heal, and regenerate damaged tissues. Specifically, it examines the impact of PBM on human muscle tissue in the context of sports performance, both in clinical trials with volunteers and in athletes. The review categorizes the effects of PBM into those that positively affect muscle performance and recovery, and those that do not have any effect.The methodology included searching MEDLINE for randomized controlled trials and case-control studies involving both healthy...

Great news for elderly patients with degenerative osteoarthritis of the knee! A study  "Mechanisms and Pathways of Pain Photobiomodulation” discusses the use of phototherapy, specifically light exposure, for the management of pain. It explores the different wavelengths, intensities, and routes of exposure used in phototherapy and how they affect pain conditions. The authors highlight that red light applied to the skin can reduce pain in neuropathies and complex regional pain syndrome, while visual exposure to the same wavelength of red light can exacerbate migraine headaches and induce functional pain in...