Summary
This paper investigates the effects of monochromatic light exposure on muscle strength output and muscle recovery after fatigue, finding that short wavelength light (blue) may facilitate recovery from muscle fatigue better than long wavelength light (red).
Categories
Alertness and performance: The paper investigates how different colors of light affect muscle performance and recovery, finding that blue light may facilitate recovery from muscle fatigue better than red light.
Phototherapy: The paper explores the use of monochromatic light as a form of therapy to enhance muscle recovery after fatigue.
Sports and athletic performance: The paper's findings on the effects of light on muscle performance and recovery could have implications for athletic training and performance.
Author(s)
JS Huang, Y Shimomura, T Katsuura
Publication Year
2013
Number of Citations
4
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