PBM Resources

Below are a few introductory papers on photobiomodulation (PBM), also referred to as low-level laser therapy (LLLT), red light therapy, or near-infrared light therapy. PBM is a focus in several of our studies as we explore its potential benefits for traumatic brain injury (TBI). For additional information beyond what’s provided here, feel free to visit our Instagram account or contact us with questions, requests for further studies, or general inquiries!

Title

Authors

Pub Year

DOI

PDF
Brain Photobiomodulation Therapy: a Narrative Review Salehpour F, Mahmoudi J, Kamari F, Sadigh-Eteghad S, Rasta SH, Hamblin MR. 2018 10.1007/s12035-017-0852-4  
Can transcranial photobiomodulation improve cognitive function in TBI patients? A systematic review Zeng J, Wang C, Chai Y, Lei D, Wang Q. 2024 10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1378570  
Photobiomodulation for traumatic brain injury and stroke Hamblin MR. 2018 10.1002/jnr.24190  
Traumatic Brain Injury: A Major Medical Problem That Could Be Treated Using Transcranial, Red/Near-Infrared LED Photobiomodulation Naeser MA, Hamblin MR. 2015 10.1089/pho.2015.3986  
Increased Functional Connectivity Within Intrinsic Neural Networks in Chronic Stroke Following Treatment with Red/Near-Infrared Transcranial Photobiomodulation: Case Series with Improved Naming in Aphasia Naeser MA, Ho MD, Martin PI, Hamblin MR, Koo BB. 2020 10.1089/photob.2019.4630