Research Article

Photobiomodulation Therapy Combined with a Static Magnetic Field Applied in Different Moments Enhances Performance and Accelerates Muscle Recovery in CrossFit® Athletes: A Randomized, Triple-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Crossover Trial

Table 1

PBMT-sMF parameters.

Knee extensorsKnee flexorsPlantar flexors

Number of lasers444
Wavelength (nm)905905905
Frequency (Hz)250250250
Peak power (W)—each505050
Average mean optical output (mW)—each1.251.251.25
Power density (mW/cm2)—each3.913.913.91
Energy density (J/cm2)—each0.500.440.44
Dose (J)—each0.160.140.14
Spot size of laser (cm2)—each0.320.320.32
Number of red LEDs888
Wavelength (nm)633633633
Frequency (Hz)222
Average optical output (mW)—each252525
Power density (mW/cm2)—each29.4129.4129.41
Energy density (J/cm2)—each3.793.393.39
Dose (J)—each3.222.882.88
Spot size of red LED (cm2)—each0.850.850.85
Number of infrared LEDs888
Wavelength (nm)850850850
Frequency (Hz)250250250
Average optical output (mW)—each404040
Power density (mW/cm2)—each71.2371.2371.23
Energy density (J/cm2)—each9.218.218.21
Dose (J)—each5.164.604.60
Spot size of red LED (cm2)—each0.560.560.56
Magnetic field (mT)110110110
Irradiation time per site (sec)129115115
Total dose per site (J)67.6860.7660.76
Total dose applied per lower limb (J)270.72182.2860.76
Aperture of device (cm2)333333
Application modeDirect skin contact and slight pressureDirect skin contact and slight pressureDirect skin contact and slight pressure