Influence of low-level laser therapy on vertical jump in sedentary individuals / Influência do laser de baixa potência no salto vertical em indivíduos sedentários / Influência do laser de baixa potência no salto vertical em indivíduos sedentários

Objective To investigate the effects of low intensity laser (660nm), on the surae triceps muscle fatigue and power, during vertical jump in sedentary individuals, in addition to delayed onset muscle soreness. Methods We included 22 sedentary volunteers in the study, who were divided into three groups: G1 (n=8) without performing low intensity laser (control); G2 (n=7) subjected to 6 days of low intensity laser applications; and G3 (n=7) subjected to 10 days of low intensity laser applications. All subjects were evaluated by means of six evaluations of vertical jumps lasting 60 seconds each. In G2 and G3, laser applications in eight points, uniformly distributed directly to the skin in the region of the triceps surae were performed. Another variable analyzed was the delayed onset muscle soreness using the Visual Analog Scale of Pain. Results There was no significant difference in fatigue and mechanical power. In the evaluation of delayed onset muscle soreness, there was significant difference, being the first evaluation higher than the others. Conclusion The low intensity laser on the triceps surae, in sedentary individuals, had no significant effects on the variables evaluated. .

Objetivo Verificar os efeitos do laser de baixa potência (660nm) sobre o tríceps sural na fadiga muscular e na potência, durante o salto vertical, em indivíduos sedentários, além da dor muscular de início tardio. Métodos Foram inclusos no estudo 22 voluntários sedentários, divididos em três grupos: G1 (n=8), sem realização de laser de baixa potência (controle); G2 (n=7), submetido a 6 dias de aplicações de laser de baixa potência; e G3 (n=7), submetido a 10 dias de aplicações de laser de baixa potência. Todos os indivíduos foram avaliados por meio de seis avaliações de saltos verticais, com duração de 60 segundos cada. No G2 e G3, foram realizadas aplicações de laser em oito pontos, distribuídos uniformemente e diretamente na pele, na região de do tríceps sural. Outra variável analisada foi a dor muscular de início tardia, utilizando a Escala Visual Analógica de Dor. Resultados Não houve diferença significativa na fadiga e na potência mecânica. Na avaliação da dor muscular tardia, houve diferença significativa, sendo a primeira avaliação maior do que as demais avaliações. Conclusão A aplicação do laser de baixa potência no tríceps sural, em indivíduos sedentários, não apresentou efeitos significativos nas variáveis avaliadas. .

Low-level laser therapy modulates musculoskeletal loss in a skin burn model in rats

PURPOSE: To investigate the effectiveness of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) on gastrocnemius muscle morphology and Myod imunoexpression in a model of dorsal burn in rats. METHODS: Sixteen male Wistar rats were distributed into two groups: control group (CG): rats submitted to scald burn injury without treatment and laser treated group (LG): rats submitted to scald burn injury and treated with laser therapy. Fourteen days post-surgery, gastrocnemius muscle was evaluated being the specimens stained with HE and morphometric data was evaluated. MyoD expression was assessed by immunohistochemistry. RESULTS: The results showed that laser treated animals presented more organized tissue morphology compared to the non-treated animals, with a higher number of nucleus in the fibers. Also, the cross sectional area of the fibers and the MyoD immunoexpression in the laser treated groups was higher. CONCLUSION: Low-level laser therapy had positive effects on gastrocnemius muscle, improving tissue muscle morphology, increasing cross sectional area and MyoD immunoexpression. .

Does hypericin boost the efficacy of high-power laser? A preliminary experimental study on rats / A hipericina aumenta a eficácia do laser de alta potência? Um estudo preliminar e experimental em ratos

CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: Lasers are widely used in treating symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia. In current practice, potassium titanyl phosphate (KTP) lasers are the most common type of laser systems used. The aim here was to evaluate the rapid effect of high-power laser systems after application of hypericin. DESIGN AND SETTING: Experimental animal study conducted in the Department of Urology, Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Ankara, Turkey, in 2012. METHODS: Sixteen rats were randomized into four groups: 120 W KTP laser + hypericin; 120 W KTP laser alone; 80 W KTP laser + hypericin; and 80 W KTP laser alone. Hypericin was given intraperitoneally two hours prior to laser applications. The laser incisions were made through the quadriceps muscle of the rats. The depth and the width of the laser incisions were evaluated histologically and recorded. RESULTS: To standardize the effects of the laser, we used the ratio of depth to width. These new values showed us the depth of the laser application per unit width. The new values acquired were evaluated statistically. Mean depth/width values were 231.6, 173.6, 214.1 and 178.9 in groups 1, 2, 3 and 4, respectively. The most notable result was that higher degrees of tissue penetration were achieved in the groups with hypericin (P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: The encouraging results from our preliminary study demonstrated that hypericin may improve the effects of KTP laser applications. .

CONTEXTO E OBJETIVO: Lasers são amplamente utilizados no tratamento de hiperplasia benigna de próstata sintomática. Na prática atual, lasers de fosfato de titanilo de potássio (KTP) são os tipos mais comuns usados dos sistemas. O objetivo foi avaliar o efeito rápido do sistema laser de alta potência após a aplicação de hipericina. TIPO DE ESTUDO E LOCAL: Estudo experimental animal, realizado no Departamento de Urologia, Academia de Medicina Militar de Gülhane, Ancara, Turquia, em 2012. MÉTODOS: 16 ratos foram divididos aleatoriamente em 4 grupos: 120W KTP laser + hipericina; 120W KTP laser somente; 80W KTP laser + hipericina; 80W KTP laser somente. Hipericina foi dada intraperitonealmente duas horas antes da aplicação do laser. As incisões a laser foram feitas através do músculo quadríceps dos ratos. A profundidade e a largura das incisões a laser foram avaliadas histologicamente e registradas. RESULTADOS: Para padronizar o efeito do laser foi utilizada a razão entre profundidade e largura. Estes novos valores nos mostraram a profundidade da aplicação do laser de largura por unidade. Os novos valores adquiridos foram avaliados estatisticamente. Os valores da média de profundidade/largura foram 231,6, 173,6, 214,1 e 178,9 nos grupos 1, 2, 3 e 4, respectivamente. O resultado mais notável foi atingir altos graus de penetração tecidual nos grupos com hipericina (P < 0,05). CONCLUSÕES: Os resultados promissores do nosso estudo preliminar mostraram que hipericina pode melhorar os efeitos das aplicações do laser KTP. .

Evaluation of a novel decorporation approach to prevent radioactivity uptake by using acidosis in experimental animals.

With an aim to devise a prophylactic and/or therapeutic approach for preventing internalization of radiothallium (201Tl), and more importantly by implication, its chemical analogue radiocesium (137Cs) during any nuclear emergency, different ex vivo and in vivo animal models were created to determine the role of pH in absorption of 201Tl across jejunum/muscle tissue and whole body retention of 201Tl respectively. Movement of Tl+ under simulated pH conditions proved that pH had direct influence on its absorption. Oral intake of acidified water or parenteral administration of lactic acid was able to reduce the body burden of 201Tl by up to 12 and 50% respectively. The results indicate that acidification of gut, within physiological range may be used as an option for decorporation/inhibition of incorporation of radiothallium and radiocesium, particularly in cases of mass casualty.

Efecto Morfológico de la Irradiación Láser AsGa en el Músculo Esquelético de Rata / Morphological Effect of AsGa Laser Irradiation on Rat Skeletal Muscle

La terapia láser AsGa es ampliamente utilizada en la rehabilitación de lesiones articulares y tendinosas. Por las características físicas del haz de luz utilizado, parte de esta irradiación es absorbida por tejido muscular adyacente, por lo que se planteó medir en un modelo experimental en rata, posibles efectos morfológicos de la irradiación láser AsGa en este tejido. Se realizó un estudio morfométrico y estereológico, utilizando ratas Sprague Dawley sanas, las que fueron irradiadas, por 10 días, en la zona del vientre del músculo gastrocnemio, utilizando tres diferentes dosis 0,8 (Al y A2), 2 (B) y 5 (C) joules/cm². Los miembros contralaterales no fueron irradiados (control). Se determinó el área de la fibra muscular por recuento de puntos (morfometría) en grupo Al. La densidad de volumen de tejido conectivo se midió a través un sistema test M42 (estereología) en los grupos A2, B y C. Los resultados obtenidos mostraron que el área de las fibras musculares fue significativamente mayor (p=0,001) en los músculos irradiados que en sus controles (1513+376 mm² -1146+286 mm²). El análisis estereológico de la densidad de volumen de tejido conectivo (Vvtc) indicó que no existieron diferencias significativas (p=0,07) entre músculos irradiados y controles, en ninguna de las tres dosis utilizadas. Los resultados de este estudio indican que existe, a nivel morfológico, un efecto aparentemente hipertrófico del láser AsGa en el músculo esquelético de rata.

Whether laser therapy is widely used in healing therapies of injured muscle, there are no reports about its morphological effects on healthy muscle. A morphometrical and stereological study was performed with healthy Sprague Dawley rats, all irradiated with AsGa laser directly on the skin of the gastrocnemius muscle belly area for ten days, using three different daily doses on groups of five rats 0,8 (Al y A2), 2 (B) y 5 (C) joules/cm² on the left posterior limb. The right limb was no irradiated, so it was used as control. The muscle fiber area was determinate by point counting (morphometry) on group At. Density of connective tissue contain (Vvtc) was determinate by M42 test (stereology) on A2, B and C group. The analysis of all the 500 fiber areas obtained from At group muscles and 500 fiber areas from its control muscles show that the mean fiber area was 1513±376 mm² for laser treated gastrocnemius muscles and 1146±286 mm² for non irradiated control gastrocnemius muscles. Regression analysis showed that the fiber area was higher on treated muscles (p<0,001). Stereological analysis of Vvtc results showed no significance difference between treated and control muscles in none of the used doses (p=0.07). AsGa laser therapy produce morphological effects on healthy muscle.