Effects of Photobiomodulation in Sports Performance: A Literature Review

The main goal of this study is to analyze photobiomodulation therapy’s effectiveness on improving sports practice. Secondarily, the included studies were methodologically analyzed verify their quality. A review and appraisal literature found in Web Science, ProQuest Scopus databases was carried out. To evaluate risk bias studies. Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro) scale PEDro Internal Validity Scale (IVS) checklists used. randomized clinical trials English, conducted humans published since 2016. total 15 included, 4 which an improvement oxygen volume after aerobic stress test, while 2 showed no change. Muscle damage decreased five studies, however, two them muscle did not Blood lactate concentration three there difference. soreness lower four articles change demonstrated. All selected good methodological On IVS, six RCTs had a high internal quality nine moderate. Photobiomodulation therapy has positive effect performance. Scientific subject are limited more research line needed.