Photobiomodulation 101

Photobiomodulation 101: Taught by Ian McVay, PTA from IPA Physio Portland

Photobiomodulation is the use of non-thermal, non-invasive red and infra-red light to modulate the inflammatory process in the body, improve cell function and accelerate healing. Photobiomodulation is known by many other names, including; Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT), Cold laser therapy, Laser Biostimulation, Laser Phototherapy, Low-Power Laser Irradiation, Low-Power Laser Therapy

At IPA Physio Portland, photobiomodulation is often prescribed to patients who have underlying inflammatory or degenerative conditions. Learn about the big picture of what over 5,000 scientific studies have discovered.

Topics covered will be the following:
-Brief history of photobiomodulation and how it has evolved into it's current state in the medical field

-The cellular mechanisms resulting from exposure to red and infra-red wavelengths of light

-Considerations if you choose to purchase a photobiomodulation unit for personal use to self-treat

-Common treatments performed at IPA Physio including muscle strain, nerve regeneration, brain, ligament, tendon, spine, inflammation, and platelet-rich plasma

Articles/ Blogs:
Mechanisms and applications of the anti-inflammatory effects of photobiomodulation
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...

Systematic Review of Photobiomodulation Therapy (PBMT) on the Experimental Calcaneal Tendon Injury in Rats
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/e...

Photobiomodulation Therapy (PBMT) in Peripheral Nerve Regeneration: A Systematic Review
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...

Efficacy of low-level laser therapy in the management of neck pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised placebo or active-treatment controlled trials
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/la...

Photobiomodulation in the Treatment of Muscle Injury: A Systematic Review
https://www.researchgate.net/publicat...

Brain Photobiomodulation Therapy: A Narrative Review
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...

Evaluation of low-level laser therapy, platelet-rich plasma, and their combination on the healing of Achilles tendon in rabbits
https://link.springer.com/article/10....

Isolated and combined effects of photobiomodulation therapy, topical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and physical activity in the treatment of osteoarthritis induced by papain
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27752...

Comparison between cryotherapy and photobiomodulation in muscle recovery: a systematic review and meta-analysis
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34669...

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