Red Light Therapy for Cerebral palsy
PBM was associated with significant improvement in gross motor function score in 23 of 73 subjects with cerebral palsy (Asagai 2005). In another study, improvement of myotonia was seen in 19 of 20 patients (Asagai 1995). Evidence from randomized trials is lacking.
Evidence Summary
2 human non-RCTs
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Research Basis
This content is informed by 47+ published peer-reviewed studies on photobiomodulation.
RedLightOS Research Team
Photobiomodulation Research
The RedLightOS team reviews over 9,500 published photobiomodulation studies to deliver evidence-based red light therapy guidance.
Reviewed by RedLightOS Research Team. Last reviewed: . Based on published photobiomodulation research. For educational purposes only — not a substitute for professional medical advice. See our methodology.
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