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| Personal Name | Agcaoili, Patricia Moriah O. |
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| Resource Title | The effect of phototherapy patches on athletic performance and post-exercise recovery |
| Date Issued | June 2025 |
| Abstract | With the rising popularity of exercise and sports as culture and a career, sports scientists continuously explore new technologies that may aid in improving multiple aspects of sports and exercise. Among these advancements, phototherapy as an ergogenic aid has started to gain attention for its potential benefits in athletic performance enhancement and post-exercise recovery. However, current phototherapy methods in the Philippines are only available in hospitals as treatments for various medical diseases and conditions. This study aimed to determine the effects of wearing phototherapy patches on the anaerobic capacity and post-exercise recovery of non-varsity, physically active young male adults. This study followed a placebo-controlled, experimental, single-blind, crossover research design with two rounds of testing (excluding a baseline test) with a minimum seven-day flushing period where participants were randomly assigned to one of the conditions (LifeWave and placebo) for each round. Participants were asked to perform a Wingate test to measure anaerobic capacity, while effects on post-exercise heart rate recovery were measured using a pulse oximeter and a Visual Analogue Scale for Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness. Results show that there were significant differences in the Peak Power Output, Mean Power Output, and Fatigue Index when using the LifeWave X39 Phototherapy patch, while no significant differences were found in terms of post-exercise heart rate recovery and delayed onset muscle soreness. Overall, the LifeWave X39 Phototherapy patch showed potential in enhancing anaerobic capacity among physically active young male adults. |
| Degree Course | Bachelor of Sports Science |
| Language | English |
| Keyword | Phototherapy; performance enhancement; substrate utilizatio |
| Material Type | Thesis/Dissertation |
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Access Permission : Open Access