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Effect of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) and light-emitting diodes (LEDT) applied during combined training on performance and post-exercise recovery: protocol for a randomized placebo-controlled trial

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Author(s):
Machado, Aryane Flauzino [1] ; Micheletti, Jessica Kirsch [1] ; Vanderlei, Franciele Marques [1] ; Nakamura, Fabio Yuzo [2] ; Leal-Junior, Ernesto Cesar Pinto [3] ; Netto Junior, Jayme [1] ; Pastre, Carlos Marcelo [1]
Total Authors: 7
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Estadual Paulista UNESP, Postgrad Program Phys Therapy, Presidente Prudente, SP - Brazil
[2] Nucleus High Performance Sport, Sao Paulo, SP - Brazil
[3] Univ Nove Julho UNINOVE, Postgrad Program Biophoton Appl Hlth Sci, Sao Paulo, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 3
Document type: Journal article
Source: BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY; v. 21, n. 4, p. 296-304, JUL-AUG 2017.
Web of Science Citations: 4
Abstract

Background: Previous studies have shown positive results of phototherapy for improving performance and accelerating recovery; however, the effects of phototherapy during training and after a primary adaptation remain unclear. The aim of this randomized controlled trial is to analyze the effects of phototherapy and combined training on clinical, functional, and psychological outcomes and on vascular endothelial growth factor. Methods: This randomized placebo-controlled trial by stratified sample will involve 45 healthy male participants. In phase 1, the participants will undergo six weeks of combined training (sprints and squats). In phase 2, participants will be allocated through stratified randomization (based on adaptation capacity) into three groups: active phototherapy group (AG), placebo group (PG), and non-treatment control group (CG). A new six-week training program will then start and the participants will receive the recovery strategy between sprints and squats. The primary outcome will be maximal isometric contraction. The secondary outcomes include strength and power testing, maximal incremental test, squat jump, sprint test, muscle soreness, pain threshold, perceptions of exertion and recovery, psychological questionnaire, and vascular endothelial growth factor. Conclusions: This will be the first trial to include phototherapy during training. We believe that this strategy will combine the ergogenic and prophylactic effects in the same session. Furthermore, an application protocol performed after primary adaptation may reflect the real effect of the technique. (C) 2017 Associacao Brasileira de Pesquisa e Pos-Graduacao em Fisioterapia. Published by Elsevier Editora Ltda. All rights reserved. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 15/25219-0 - Effects of phototherapy in recovery of clinical, psychological, functional outcomes and vascular endothelial growth: a clinical trial randomized by stratified sample, double blind, placebo-controlled
Grantee:Aryane Flauzino Machado
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate
FAPESP's process: 15/25220-9 - Phototherapy in post-exercise recovery and performance: stratified randomized controlled trial, double-blind, placebo-controlled
Grantee:Carlos Marcelo Pastre
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants