1. Utilization of the 1064 nm Wavelength in Photobiomodulation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
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William Todd Penberthy and Charles E. Vorwaller
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Nephrology ,Urology ,Dentistry (miscellaneous) ,Orthopedics and Sports Medicine ,Surgery ,Dermatology ,Review Article - Abstract
Introduction: Photobiomodulation or low-level laser therapy (LLLT;0.5 W) laser photobiomodulation therapy (HPL-PBMT) with unique biophysical characteristics. Methods: A comprehensive search of 2016-2021 PubMed, Google Scholar, and Cochrane databases for "photobiomodulation" restricted to clinical trials for patients with a medical diagnosis was done. "1064 nm" content was identified and restricted to high-powered lasers (>0.5 watt). Cohen’s d was calculated for the effect size and the difference was determined as a measure of relative 1064 nm HPL-PBMT efficacy. Results: The 22 independent studies meeting inclusion criteria focused on knee arthropathies, spine, shoulder/elbow, wound, gynecological, or osteoporosis with evaluation of pain, function, quality of life, range of motion (ROM), and anatomy. Pain was reduced with statistical significance (P
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- 2021