ArticleJournal of orthopaedic research : official publication of the Orthopaedic Research Society2020
Photobiomodulation does not influence maturation and mildly improves functional healing of mouse achilles tendons.
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- Histological, Physiological and Biomechanical Effects of Low-Level Laser Therapy on Tendon Healing in Animals and Humans: A Systematic Review.Annals of biomedical engineering · 2023Pooled it
- Tendinopathy: sex bias starts from the preclinical development of tendon treatments. A systematic review.Biology of sex differences · 2022Pooled it
- Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation improves tendon-bone healing in a rat model of rotator cuff tear: a comparative study with traditional electroacupuncture and infrared therapy.Frontiers in physiology · 2026Article
- The Application of Photobiomodulation on Mesenchymal Stem Cells and its Potential Use for Tenocyte Differentiation.Current stem cell research & therapy · 2025Review
- Overload in a Rat In Vivo Model of Synergist Ablation Induces Tendon Multiscale Structural and Functional Degeneration.Journal of biomechanical engineering · 2023Article
- Mechanics and differential healing outcomes of small and large defect injuries of the tendon-bone attachment in the rat rotator cuff.Connective tissue research · 2023Article
- The effect of low-level red and near-infrared photobiomodulation on pain and function in tendinopathy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized control trials.BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation · 2021Article
- Metabolic Regulation of Tendon Inflammation and Healing Following Injury.Current rheumatology reports · 2021Review
- EGR1 Is a Critical Gene in Response of Human Keratinocyte to Blue Light Radiation.Journal of lasers in medical sciences · 2021Article
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Abstract
Tendon rupture can occur at any age and is commonly treated nonoperatively, yet can result in persisting symptoms. Thus, a need exists to improve nonoperative treatments of injured tendons. Photobiomodulation (PBM) therapy has shown promise in the clinic and is hypothesized to stimulate mitochondrial-related metabolism and improve healing. However, the effect of PBM therapy on mitochondrial function during tendon maturation and healing are unknown, and its effect on tendon structure and function remain unclear. In this study, near-infrared light (980:810 nm blend, 2.5 J/cm
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