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Photobiomodulation: The Therapy Used by Leandro Paredes Gains Traction
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Photobiomodulation: The Therapy Used by Leandro Paredes Gains Traction

From La Naciรณn · (1d ago) Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Photobiomodulation, a therapy using red and infrared light, is gaining traction in medicine and sports for its benefits in inflammation, cellular regeneration, and muscle recovery.
  • The non-ionizing radiation penetrates tissues, impacting cellular energy production (ATP) and showing promise in reducing pain and inflammation.
  • Once exclusive to professional settings, the technology is becoming more accessible, integrated into broader wellness routines, and used by public figures.

The growing scientific evidence supporting photobiomodulation is making this innovative therapy increasingly accessible beyond specialized medical and sports facilities. Initially confined to physiotherapy clinics, rehabilitation centers, and professional sports teams, its evolution in design and affordability has paved the way for its integration into broader wellness practices.

Argentine company Boss Recovery is at the forefront of this trend, developing technologies that utilize specific wavelengths of red (660 nm) and near-infrared (850 nm) light. These wavelengths are known for their effects on both superficial and deep tissues. Their advancements also include a sequential compression system with thermal activation, specifically designed for leg recovery.

This technology is not just for elite athletes like Leandro Paredes, who has reportedly used it, but also for the general public seeking relief from the consequences of stress and sedentary lifestyles. The increasing visibility of such therapies, even on social media platforms like Instagram, highlights their expanding reach and acceptance in everyday life.

During years, these technologies were reserved to clinics, centers of rehabilitation and professional sports teams. Today, their evolution in design and accessibility allowed that they begin to integrate in wider wellness routines.

โ€” Pedro Santos MendiolaPedro Santos Mendiola, head of marketing at Boss Recovery, discusses the expanding accessibility of photobiomodulation technology.
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Originally published by La Naciรณn in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.