Table 2.
Description of PBM irradiation parameters
| Equipment details | |
|---|---|
| Photobiomodulation (Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation) | Infrared laser |
| Wavelength | 808 nm (± 10 nm) |
| Manufacturer/type | DMC - Therapy ACP |
| Frequency | 50–60 Hz |
| Operating mode | Continuous |
| Power output | 100 mW (±20%) |
| Useful diameter of the optical fibers | 1000 µm per fiber (0.01 cm2) |
| Power density | 10 W/cm2 |
| Energy | 7 J (by application site) |
| Power density | 700 J/cm2 |
| Treatment time per point | 70 s per point |
| Number of diodes | 12 points (2 points in C2, 2 points in C3, 2 points in C4, 2 points in C5, 2 points in C6, 2 points in C7) |
| Total energy (dose) | 84 J |
| Total treatment time | 840 s |
| Application method | The applicator is in a stationary position, perpendicular to and resting against the muscles, 2 cm lateral to the spinous processes of C2 to C7. The volunteer will be sitting upright in a chair with dorsal support. |
nm Nanometers, Hz Hertz, nW Nanowatts, µm Micrometer, cm2 Centimeters, J Joules, s Seconds, C Cervical spine