My Secret to Faster Recovery

Pickleball is my passion, but like many players, my wrist and elbow can take a beating from all those serves, volleys, and dinks. That’s where my Innovative Light Therapy (ILT) Sport-LT comes in! This red light therapy device is designed specifically to target overused joints like my wrist and elbow, helping me recover faster and stay on the court longer.

I can keep it on while working on my computer also which is great when I do not have down time!

Whether I’m recovering from an intense game or just managing everyday soreness, the Sport-LT is my game changer.

Low Level Light Therapy (LLLT) is FDA approved and stimulates cellular turnover to expedite the healing process. Red LED Light Therapy can be found in the online marketplace, but the Sport-LT is the ONLY device created specifically for use on the wrist and elbow areas. And unlike current hardware, the Sport-LT is lightweight, portable and leaves your hands available to do other things while you receive therapy to your injured joints and allows for use on other parts of your body.

• 1. Tendon Healing and Pain Reduction: A systematic review and meta-analysis concluded that red light therapy (low-level laser therapy, or LLLT) can improve tendon repair by reducing inflammation and stimulating collagen production. The treatment was found effective for conditions like tendinopathy, with benefits such as reduced pain and enhanced recovery time due to better circulation and tissue repair.

  2. Muscle Recovery and Cellular Repair: Red light therapy enhances mitochondrial activity, promoting ATP (energy) production, which is critical for cellular repair. Research showed that this mechanism helps in faster muscle recovery and reduced inflammation after exercise. Additionally, red light therapy’s ability to stimulate nitric oxide production aids in improving blood flow, delivering more oxygen and nutrients to damaged tissues.

  3. Inflammation Modulation: Studies have demonstrated that RLT modulates the inflammatory response by reducing pro-inflammatory cytokines and increasing anti-inflammatory factors. This dual action not only decreases inflammation but also accelerates the healing process for muscle and tendon injuries.

      

  As a doctor, I read case studies before purchasing health products. Enjoy reading these case studies highlighting RLT as a non invasive therapy to promote healing, manage pain, and improve the structural integrity of injured tissues. If you’d like further details or specific clinical protocols, let me know! 

  1. Hamblin, M. R. (2017). Mechanisms and applications of the anti-inflammatory effects of photobiomodulation. APL Bioengineering, 1(2), 021101. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4983042

  2. Chow, R. T., Johnson, M. I., Lopes-Martins, R. A., & Bjordal, J. M. (2009). Efficacy of low-level laser therapy in the management of neck pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized placebo or active-treatment controlled trials. The Lancet, 374(9705), 1897–1908. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(09)61522-1

  3. Leal-Junior, E. C. P., Vanin, A. A., Miranda, E. F., de Carvalho, P. D. T. C., Dal Corso, S., & Bjordal, J. M. (2015). Effect of phototherapy (low-level laser therapy) and light-emitting diode therapy on exercise performance and markers of exercise recovery: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Lasers in Medical Science, 30(2), 925–939. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10103-013-14