Red light and the sleep quality and endurance performance of Chinese female basketball players.

26 Nov 2012Zhao J, Tian Y, Nie J, Xu J, Liu D.

Our study confirmed the effectiveness of body irradiation with red light in improving the quality of sleep of elite female basketball players and offered a nonpharmacologic and noninvasive therapy to prevent sleep disorders after training

Cohort Study
2 effects
14 days
20 subjects

Reported Outcomes

DeterminantsOutcomeDetails

Continuous Sunlight exposure Selfcare risk & protective factor
Minor Protective Factor Continuous Sunlight ex...
Selfcare

Aerobic Exercise Capacity Musculoskeletal outcome
Minor increase risk of Aerobic Exercise Capa...
Musculoskeletal system

Low evidence
1.0%

Continuous Sunlight exposure Selfcare risk & protective factor
Minor Protective Factor Continuous Sunlight ex...
Selfcare

Sleep Musculoskeletal outcome
Minor increase risk of Sleep
Musculoskeletal system

Low evidence
3.0%