RESEARCH LIBRARY
In order to provide our customers with evidence-based solutions, Enovis’s team of clinical experts regularly monitors the publishing of scientific studies for the purpose of building an online database of research, accessible to registered Enovis customers.
Publications relevant to our products, therapies, and modalities are carefully selected from peer-reviewed journals and added to our scientific study library. This database holds around 1,800 study titles and is updated regularly.
Studies are organized per division (Bracing & Supports; Vascular Therapies; Recovery Sciences; Surgical) and product category. An advanced search filter allows you to search and select the studies of your choice.
To request access to our research database, contact your local Enovis representative.
High Power Laser Therapy
Tumilty S, Mani R, Baxter GD. Photobiomodulation and eccentric exercise for Achilles tendinopathy: a randomized controlled trial. Lasers Med Sci. 2016 Jan;31(1):127-35.
Double-blind randomised controlled trial
Methods: 80 subjects were randomly assigned to:
- Group 1: Placebo laser + Ex Regime 1
- Group 2: Laser + Ex Regime 1
- Group 3: Placebo laser + Ex Regime 2
- Group 4: Laser + Ex Regime 2
Protocols:
- Laser: ED 6.66J/cm², total dose: 450J per session, 2X/week for 4 weeks
- LightForce EX device
- Exercise Regime 1: 14 sessions/week (2x/day)
- Exercise Regime 2: 2 sessions/week (2x/week)
Results: Significantly greater improvement of VISA-A score at 12 weeks in Group 4 compared to other groups.
Clinical relevance:
- Twice-daily exercise sessions are not necessary as equivalent results can be obtained with two exercise sessions per week.
- The addition of photobiomodulation as adjunct to exercise can bring added benefit.
KEY MESSAGE:
In this study the best results were obtained with a combined protocol of twice a week eccentric exercise plus high power photobiomodulation therapy.
Content for Plantar Fasciitis.
Content for Knee Osteoarthritis.
