Physical Exertion
Conditions
Brief summary
Low level laser therapy (LLLT) was shown to affect muscle performance and fatigue. The aim of this study is to investigated the effect of B-cure laser on muscle performance and recovery after intense exercise.
Interventions
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Healthy physical education students, ages 20-35, light or intermediate skin color
Exclusion criteria
musculoskeletal injury to hips or knees in the previous 2 months, use pharmacological agents or nutritional supplements regularly, smokers, physical limitations on completing the exercise tests -
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| improvement in muscle power as indicated in 5 repetitions of flexion/extension of the knee using isokinetic dynamometer before and after laser treatment | 1 hour |
| evaluation of muscle power after induction of muscle fatigue in 5 repetitions of flexion/extension of the knee using isokinetic dynamometer before and after laser treatment | 2 hour |
Countries
Israel