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The Ultimate Guide to Red Light Therapy
A third study examined infrared laser treatment for foot pain in classical ballerinas.
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Eight adult female
dancers received bi-weekly laser treatments for three months. Researchers measured foot temperature, pain
sensitivity, and balance.
Results
showed
increased
foot
temperature,
reduced
pain
sensitivity,
and
improved balance on the support foot after treatment.46 The findings suggest
infrared laser therapy may help relieve pain and enhance performance in ballet
dancers, possibly due to increased blood flow. While promising, more extensive
research is needed to confirm these initial results and explore long-term effects.
2.1.5 RLT and Hand Conditions
A study explored the benefits of LED (light emitting diode)
RLT for a painful hand condition called tenosynovitis,
which is inflammation of the tendon sheaths (protective
coverings around tendons—strong, fibrous tissues that
connect muscles to bones—helping them move smoothly
as you bend and stretch your joints).47 The study focused
on people whose hand pain hadn‘t improved with typical
treatments like anti-inflammatory pills.
Twelve people received LED light therapy twice a week
for a month.47 Researchers measured pain, stiffness,
and
tendon
health
using
various
methods,
including
ultrasound images (pictures of the inside of the body
created using sound waves) and lab tests on tendon cells.
The results were positive.47 Participants reported significantly less pain and stiffness over time. Ultrasound
images hinted at improved tendon health, though the results weren‘t conclusive. Lab tests showed that the
LED light therapy increased the production of the protein collagen, which is important for tendon health.
Importantly, there were no harmful side effects.
Results
showed
increased
foot
temperature,
reduced
pain
sensitivity,
and
improved balance on the support foot after treatment.46 The findings suggest
infrared laser therapy may help relieve pain and enhance performance in ballet
dancers, possibly due to increased blood flow. While promising, more extensive
research is needed to confirm these initial results and explore long-term effects.
