The Ultimate Guide to Red Light Therapy (2) - Flipbook - Page 10
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The Ultimate Guide to Red Light Therapy
Interestingly, the study found that different wavelengths of red light might be better
for different aspects of healing:
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Red light (660 nanometers): Appeared to be more effective at
repairing cartilage itself
Near-infrared light (808 nanometers): Appeared to be better
at promoting new blood vessel growth (important for healing)
A fifth study examined the use of red light therapy, specifically low-level laser therapy, to help people with knee
osteoarthritis by enhancing their muscle strength.
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The researchers compared two types of red light therapy,
with different wavelengths of light (808 nm and 660 nm), to a sham (placebo) treatment for people with
knee OA. They looked at how strong the participants‘ leg muscles were and how well they could do everyday
activities.
47 participants with knee osteoarthritis were divided into three groups.
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Two groups received real light therapy
treatments for 15 minutes, three times a week for eight weeks. The third group received the sham treatment.
Here‘s what they found:
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808
nm
660
nm
This light therapy was particularly good at
strengthening the muscles that straighten the knee.
This light therapy helped people stand up from a
chair more times in 30 seconds.
The third group received the sham (placebo)
treatment
Overall, the study suggests that red light therapy could be a helpful tool to add to rehabilitation programs for
people with knee osteoarthritis, especially the 808 nm wavelength for improving muscle strength.
more research is needed to confirm these findings.
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