ArticleLasers in medical science2024
Photobiomodulation therapy as an adjunct to resistance exercises on muscle metrics, functional balance, functional capacity, and physical performance among older adults: A systematic scoping review.
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- Neuro-lymphaphotonics opens new horizons of the future technologies for the therapy of brain diseases.Theranostics · 2026Review
- Repair and regeneration across the lifespan: an ontogenetic perspective.Frontiers in aging · 2026Review
- Photobiomodulation for skeletal muscle regeneration: mechanisms, dosimetry, and translational challenges.Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2026Review
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Abstract
This scoping review aims to summarize the literature on photobiomodulation (PBM) therapy as an adjunct to resistance exercise among older adults, focusing on its effects on muscle metrics, functional balance, capacity, and physical performance. The participants included were older adults aged ≥ 60 years and either gender. The concept was the application of PBM and resistance exercises with no limits on the context parameters. The databases Medline, Embase, Scopus and Web of Science were searched from inception till February 2024. Methodological quality was assessed using the Cochrane risk of bias 2.0. A total of 10 studies were included in the review. PBM, along with resistance training, was reported in six studies, whereas four reported PBM with isometric fatigue protocol. PBM with a wavelength of 808 nm was given on the belly of the rectus femoris muscle in most of the studies. The common dosimetry parameters used were- power density 35.7 W/cm
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