2016. Thunshelle And Hamblin. Transcraniel Low-Level Laser (light) Therapy For Brain Injury

Question 1

What is the most exciting beneficial effects of photobiomodulation is what?

(Thunshelle + Hamelin 2016)

Answer 1

The possibility of neurogenesis (the ability of the brain to repair itself) and synaptogenesis (encourages cells to form new synaptic connections)

Question 2

What have studies with rodents found using low level laser therapy?

(Thunshelle + Hamelin 2016)

Answer 2

1. Increasing memory
2. Increasing learning
3. Overall neurological performance

Question 3

What processes have be proposed to lead to the beneficial effects of photobiomodulation?

(Thunshelle + Hamelin 2016)

Answer 3

1. Stimulation of neurogenisis
2. A decrease in inflammation
3. Neuroprotection

And regulating several biological processes

Question 4

What is one way that low Lovell lasted therapy helps the damaged brain?

(Thunshelle + Hamelin 2016)

Answer 4

Increasing blood flow- improved oxygenation - this is found in damaged areas of the brain (rodent studies)