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Healing at the Speed of Light
Laser for Athletes: Muscle Performance and Soreness Recovery
May 1, 2023
Explore how laser therapy enhances performance and recovery for athletes without medication or side effects. Learn about the impact of laser therapy on muscle performance, soreness recovery, and chemical markers. Discover the benefits of laser treatment for athletes and how it can improve performance gains, speed up recovery, and reduce soreness. Find out how laser therapy aids in muscle recovery, achieving fitness goals, and breaking through plateaus. Understand the effectiveness of laser therapy in enhancing athletic performance and recovery, and how to integrate it into clinical practice.
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- Laser therapy applied before exercise can significantly improve lower limb muscle strength in athletes, both immediately and up to eight weeks later.
- Laser therapy can reduce soreness in athletes when applied before exercise, and there is a trend towards reducing soreness when applied after exercise, providing lasting relief.
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Improved Muscular Strength and Performance
The podcast discusses a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials that shows how laser therapy applied before exercise can significantly improve lower limb muscle strength in athletes. The study found that athletes who received laser therapy before exercise demonstrated higher muscle strength not only immediately after the exercise but also up to eight weeks later.
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