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This study (Photomed Laser Surg. 2009 Aug 26) looked at the clinical effectiveness of Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) in the treatment of soft tissues, specifically tendinopathy. They also looked at the validity of current dosage recommendations. Twenty-five controlled clinical trials met the inclusion criteria. In the 12 positive studies that showed significantly positive effects, the dosages used closely resembled current recommended guidelines. That means that if your laser is too hot or you have a very low power laser, the likelihood of excellent results is more limited.  It is like Goldilocks and the Three Bears.  You want to use a laser that is not too hot and not too cold! With tennis elbow the participants’ grip strength was 9.59 kg higher than that of the control group!  And for participants with Achilles tendinopathy, the effect was 13.6 mm less pain on a 100 mm visual analogue scale!  Their conclusion from this well controlled study is that LLLT can be effective when recommended dosages are used. The 12 positive studies provide strong evidence that positive outcomes are associated with the use of current dosage recommendations for the treatment of tendinopathy. Not too hot and not too cold! That’s why we use the laser that is just right, like the Apollo, the world’s most powerful, cold laser.