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Abd Elrashid, N. A., Sanad, D. A., Mahmoud, N. F., Hamada, H. A., Abdelmoety, A. M., & Kenawy, A. M. (2018). Effect of orange polarized light on post burn pediatric scar: a single blind randomized clinical trial. Journal of Physical Therapy Science, 30(10), 1227-1231.
Abd-Elhamed, T. G., Borhan, W. H., Abd-Alwahab, M. G., & Abd Elhameed, M. M. Polarized Light Therapy for Wounds: A Systematic Review. The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine (October 2022), 93, 7600-7609.
Abdel-Mageed, S. M., Selim, A. O., Ghafar, M. A. A., & Ali, R. R. (2015). A Description of the Effect of Polarized Light as an Adjuvant Therapy on Wound Healing Process in Pediatrics. International Journal of Biophysics 2015, 5(1): 18-23.
Abdou WEM et al, Effect of Bioptron in Treating Cracked Nipples in Breast Feeding Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial, World Journal of Medical Sciences (2019) 16 (1): 35-40, 2019 ISSN 1817-3055
Ahmed, A. A. E. S. A., Abdel-Aziz, K. S., Ahmed, M., Awad, M., Mahmoud, A. H. A., & Ahmed, A. A. Effect Of Polarized Light Therapy On Incisional Pain After Cesarean Section. European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine, 7(10), 2020.
Aragona, S. E., Grassi, F. R., Nardi, G., Lotti, J., Mereghetti, G., Canavesi, E., ... & Lotti, T. (2017). Photobiomodulation with polarized light in the treatment of cutaneous and mucosal ulcerative lesions. Journal of Biological Regulators and Homeostatic Agents, 31(2 Suppl. 2), 213-218.
Bahrami, H., Moharrami, A., Mirghaderi, P., & Mortazavi, S. M. J. (2023). Low-Level Laser and Light Therapy After Total Knee Arthroplasty Improves Postoperative Pain and Functional Outcomes: A Three-Arm Randomized Clinical Trial. Arthroplasty Today, 19, 101066.
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Chen, B., Liu, Y., Liu, Y., & Xu, S. (2023). Distribution characteristics of pathogens in different stages of pressure ulcers and the therapeutic effect of linear polarized polychromatic light combined with silver sulfadiazine cream. Medicine, 102(42), e35772.
Colić, M. M., Vidojković, N., Jovanović, M., & Lazović, G. (2004). The use of polarized light in aesthetic surgery. Aesthetic plastic surgery, 28(5), 324-327.
Đurović, A., Marić, D., Brdareski, Z., Jevtić, M., & Đurđević, S. (2008). The effects of polarized light therapy in pressure ulcer healing. Vojnosanitetski pregled, 65(12), 906-912.
El Sayed, D. G. (2021). Hyperpolarized Light Therapy Versus Traditional Wound Care On Different Wound Types. NVEO-NATURAL VOLATILES & ESSENTIAL OILS Journal| NVEO, 15786-15795.
El-Deen, H. B., Fahmy, S. E. H. A. M., Ali, S. A., & El-Sayed, W. M. (2014). Polarized light versus light-emitting diode on healing of chronic diabetic foot ulcer. Romanian Journal of Biophysics, 24(2), 1-15.
Emam Mowafy, Z. M., Mostafa Ibrahim, I. S., Ibrahim, M. B., & Mohamed Mokhtar Elshahawy, A. M. (2021). Wound Surface Area and Colony Count of Various Modes of Phototherapy. Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine, 85(2).
Faraone, V., Denaro, L., Ruello, E. V., Scarmato, A., Vermiglio, G., & Ruggeri, P. A. (2008). Phototreatment of radiation-induced dermal injuries. Acta Medica Mediterranea, 24(2), 99-104.
Feehan J, Burrows SP, Cornelius L, Cook AM, Mikkelsen K, Apostolopoulos V, Husaric M, Kiatos D. Therapeutic applications of polarized light: Tissue healing and immunomodulatory effects. Maturitas. 2018 Oct;116:11-17. doi: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2018.07.009. Epub 2018 Jul 19. PMID: 30244771.
INTSAR, S. W., ELATTAR, R. M., ASHRAF, E. E., & MOHAMED, B. B. (2021). Effect of Negative Pressure Therapy versus Polarized Light Therapy on Chronic Wound Healing. The Medical Journal of Cairo University, 89(June), 655-660.
Iordanou, P., Baltopoulos, G., Giannakopoulou, M., Bellou, P., & Ktenas, E. (2002). Effect of polarized light in the healing process of pressure ulcers. International journal of nursing practice, 8(1), 49-55.
Jankovic, A. (2005). Physical therapy of venous ulcers: effects of electroionotherapy and polarized light. vascular diseases, 4, 5.
Janković, A., Binić, I., Vručinić, Z., Janković, D., Janković, I., & Jančić, S. (2010). Can you combine herbal therapy with physical agents in the treatment of venous leg ulcers?. Complementary Medicine Research, 17(5), 266-269.
Kymplova, J., Navrátil, L., & Knížek, J. (2003). Contribution of phototherapy to the treatment of episiotomies. Journal of clinical laser medicine & surgery, 21(1), 35-39.
M. Allam, N., Eladl, H. M., & Eid, M. M. (2022). Polarized Light Therapy in the Treatment of Wounds: A Review. The International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds, 15347346221113991.
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Mohamed, E. A. E., Mohamed, M. A. E., & Ahmed, A. F. (2016). Effect of light therapy on episiotomy in postpartum women. International Journal of Therapies and Rehabilitation Research, 5(2), 9.
Mohamed, M. H., Selem, M. N., Mohamed, M. S., & Abd EL-Ghaffaar, H. A. (2019). Interleukin-6 response to shock wave therapy versus polarized light therapy in the treatment of chronic diabetic foot ulcers. Drug Invention Today, 11(11).
Monstrey S (2000) Wound Care. Hospital Healthcare Europe 2000; pp 55-57
Monstrey, S. J., Hoeksema, H., Saelens, H., Depuydt, K., Hamdi, M., Van Landuyt, K., & Blondeel, P. N. (2002). A conservative approach for deep dermal burn wounds using polarised-light therapy. British journal of plastic surgery, 55(5), 420-426.
Monstrey, S., Hoeksema, H., Depuydt, K., Van Maele, G. E. O. R. G. E. S., Van Landuyt, K., & Blondeel, P. (2002). The effect of polarized light on wound healing. European Journal of Plastic Surgery, 24(8), 377-382.
Mowafy, Z. M. E., Abdelrahman, S. M. E., Ali, K. M., & Ali, A. M. A. (2022). Low level laser therapy versus polarized light therapy on healing of foot burn. International Journal of Health Sciences, 6(S2), 13053–13063. https://doi.org/10.53730/ijhs.v6nS2.8444
Nardi GM, Guerra F, Ndokaj A, Corridore D, Straker MA, Sportelli P, Di Giorgio R, Grassi FR, Grassi R, Ottolenghi L. Phototherapy and Tailored Brushing Method. Personalized Oral Care in Patients with Facial and Dental Trauma. A Report of a Case. Healthcare (Basel). 2021 May 11;9(5):561. doi: 10.3390/healthcare9050561. PMID: 34064547; PMCID: PMC8150812.
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Rutteman B, Borremans K, Beckers J, Devleeschouwer E, Lampmann S, Corthouts I, Verlinde P. Aeromonas wound infection in a healthy boy, and wound healing with polarized light. JMM Case Rep. 2017 Oct 16;4(10):e005118. doi: 10.1099/jmmcr.0.005118. PMID: 29188066; PMCID: PMC5692235.
Simic, A. (1999) Effects of PILER light therapy on wound healing in patients operated due to stomach carcinoma. 3 rd International Gastric Cancer Congress April 27 – 30, 1999 Korea, SEUL.
Simic, A. (2001, May). Importance of Bioptron light therapy in the treatment of surgical incisions. In Second Balkan Congress for PRAS and Bioptron Satellite Symposium, Belgrade, May (pp. 24-26).
Simic, A., Stojakov, D., Sabljak, P., Jekic, I., Bjelovic, M., & Pesko, P. (1999). Piler Light Therapy-Effect on Wound Healing in Esophagogastric Surgery. EUROPEAN SURGICAL RESEARCH, 31(1), 225-225.
Taha, M. M., El-Nagar, M. M., Elrefaey, B. H., Elkholy, R. M., Ali, O. I., Alkhamees, N., & Felaya, E. S. E. E. S. (2022). Effect of Polarized Light Therapy (Bioptron) on Wound Healing and Microbiota in Diabetic Foot Ulcer A Randomized Controlled Trial. Photobiomodulation, Photomedicine, and Laser Surgery.
Zakaria Emam Mowafy 2016_Pain and Fibrous Scarring Response to Polarized Light. International Journal of PharmTech Research, 2016,9(5),pp 144-150
Pain
Abd El-Rashid NA, Sanad DA, Ayoub HS, Elhenawy AN. Effect of orange polarized light on Metacarpophalyngeal range of motion in pediatric hand burn: a single blind randomized trial. Bioscience Res. 2019;16(3):2417–22.
Abd Elrashid, N. A., Sanad, D. A., Mahmoud, N. F., Hamada, H. A., Abdelmoety, A. M., & Kenawy, A. M. (2018). Effect of orange polarized light on post burn pediatric scar: a single blind randomized clinical trial. Journal of Physical Therapy Science, 30(10), 1227-1231.
Abramovich, S. G., Drobyshev, V. A., Koneva, E. S., & Makhova, A. A. (2020). The efficacy of the comprehensive use of naphthalan and non-selective chromotherapy in the treatment of patients with gonarthrosis. Drug Research, 70(04), 170-173.
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Bahrami, H., Moharrami, A., Mirghaderi, P., & Mortazavi, S. M. J. (2023). Low-Level Laser and Light Therapy After Total Knee Arthroplasty Improves Postoperative Pain and Functional Outcomes: A Three-Arm Randomized Clinical Trial. Arthroplasty Today, 19, 101066.
Dimitrios S. Recommendations of Polarized Polychromatic Non-Coherent Light (Bioptron Light) in the Management of Musculoskeletal Conditions. Ann Physiother Occup Ther 2021, 4(1): 000191.
Dimitrios, S. (2019). The Effectiveness of Polarized Polychromatic Non-Coherent (BIOPTRON) Light in the Management of Acute Lateral Elbow Tendinopathy: A Case Report. (case report).
Dimitrios, S., & Stasinopoulos, L. (2017). Treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome in pregnancy with polarized polychromatic non-coherent light (Bioptron light): a preliminary, prospective, open clinical trial. Laser therapy, 26(4), 289-295.
Gallacchi G (1993) Comparative Study on the Efficacy and Tolerance of Two Different Light Therapy Devices (BIOPTRON Device and Philips Lamp) Used to Treat Patients Suffering From Localized pain States. (Unpublished).
Hass HL. Die Wirkungen des BIOPTRON-Lichtes in der Rheumatologie [The effect of BIOPTRON-light in rheumatology]. Krankenpfl J. 2000 Dec;38(11-12):396-7. German. PMID: 11272991. Rheumatology.
Dimitrios S, Antonis C, Dimitrios L (2020) The Effectiveness of Polarized Polychromatic Noncoherent Light (Bioptron Light) In Patients with Chronic Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy. A Clinical sTrial. J Phy Fit Treatment & Sports 7(5): 555-724.
Karadzic M, The Polarized Light at the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis. (Unpublished).
M.F.Ballyzek, V.Vesovic-Potic, X.He, A.Johnston: Efficacy of polarized, polychromatic, non-coherent light in the treatment of chronic musculoskeletal neck and shoulder pain. Unpublished material, BIOPTRON AG, Wollerau, Switzerland (2005).
Mihaylova, Mariyana & Ruseva, Zhenya & Filkova, Silvia. (2017). The effect of polarized polychromatic non-coherent light (Bioptron) therapy on patients with lower back pain. Scripta Scientifica Salutis Publicae. 3. 23. 10.14748/sssp.v3i1.2165.
Nicolaou V, Stasinopoulos D, Lamnisos D. The Effectiveness of Polarized Light in Musculoskeletal, Skin Problems and Burns. 2020 - 10(2). AJBSR.MS.ID.001492. DOI: 10.34297/AJBSR.2020.10.001492.
Petrovic, D., Zlatkovic-Svenda, M., & Lazovic, B. (2018). Could the complex regional pain syndrome (Sudeck atrophy), emerged as a distal radius at the typical site fracture complication, be prevented by physical therapy?. Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, 61, e114. (Sudeck atrophy).
Raeissadat SA, Rayegani SM, Rezaei S, Sedighipour L, Bahrami MH, Eliaspour D, Karimzadeh A. The effect of polarized polychromatic noncoherent light (bioptron) therapy on patients with carpal tunnel syndrome. J Lasers Med Sci. 2014 Winter;5(1):39-46. PMID: 25606338; PMCID: PMC4290517. (No difference).
Shiryan, G. T., Amin, F. S., & Embaby, E. A. (2022). Effectiveness of polarized polychromatic light therapy on myofascial trigger points in chronic non-specific low back pain: a single blinded randomized controlled trial. Bulletin of Faculty of Physical Therapy, 27,(1), 33.
Stasinopoulos, D. (2005). The use of polarized polychromatic non-coherent light as therapy for acute tennis elbow/lateral epicondylalgia: a pilot study. Photomedicine and Laser Therapy, 23(1), 66-69. (case series).
Stasinopoulos, D. (2020) The effectiveness of polarized polychromatic non-coherent (BIOPTRON) light in the management of acute Patellar Tendinopathy. A case report. ARC Journal of Clinical Case Reports. Volume 6, Issue 2, 2020, PP 10-13 ISSN No. (Online) 2455-9806 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.20431/2455-9806.0602002 (case report).
Stasinopoulos, D., & Stasinopoulos, I. (2006). Comparison of effects of Cyriax physiotherapy, a supervised exercise programme and polarized polychromatic non-coherent light (Bioptron light) for the treatment of lateral epicondylitis. Clinical Rehabilitation, 20(1), 12-23.
Stasinopoulos, D., Papadopoulos, C., Lamnisos, D., & Stasinopoulos, I. (2017). The use of Bioptron light (polarized, polychromatic, non-coherent) therapy for the treatment of acute ankle sprains. Disability and rehabilitation, 39(5), 450-457. (ankle sprain).
Stasinopoulos, D., Stasinopoulos, I., & Johnson, M. I. (2005). Treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome with polarized polychromatic noncoherent light (Bioptron light): a preliminary, prospective, open clinical trial. Photomedicine and Laser Therapy, 23(2), 225-228.
Stasinopoulos, D., Stasinopoulos, I., Pantelis, M., & Stasinopoulou, K. (2009). Comparing the effects of exercise program and low-level laser therapy with exercise program and polarized polychromatic non-coherent light (bioptron light) on the treatment of lateral elbow tendinopathy. Photomedicine and laser surgery, 27(3), 513-520.
Taradaj, J. What Is the Evidence-Based Physiotherapy Level for Polarized Polychromatic Non-Coherent Light Applications? A Narrative Review. Physiotherapy Review, 25(1), 6-11.
Dermatological Disorders
Aronis E, Braziotis A, Kafouros K, Pagratis N, Papakostas TH, Venetsanos P (1992) The Action of Visible Polarized Light on Skin Diseases. Poster Presentation 1992; 25: (Case series, internal).
Begic-Rahic, J., & Vranic, S. (2010). The Application of Bioptron Light Therapy in Dermatology and Wound Healing. European Dermatology, 5.
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El-Alfy, A. M. I., Mahran, H. G., Hamed, H. A. A., Abd El-Rashed, N. A., Abd El-khalek, W. O. A., & Bayoumi, M. B. I. (2023). Effect of Low-Level Laser Therapy Versus Bioptron on Psoriasis. Journal of Advanced Zoology, 44(S3), 39-49.
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Internal Report, Begic-Rahic 2005, Appliance of Bioptron Light Therapy (BLT) in the Dermatology, Our Experience. Dermatovenereology Clinic. Clinical Centte of the university of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Kolenko 2017 Light therapy in complex treatment of patiens with herpes zoster. National Medical University named after O.O. Bogomolets, Kiev, Ukraine.
Leguina-Ruzzi, A., Raichura, K. R., Tonks, S. K., Kwabi, S., & Leitner, C. (2019). Treatment of non-atopic dermatitis with polarized UV-free polychromatic light: A case report. Clinics and practice, 9(3), 1161. (case report).
Mohamed, M. H., Tabia, A., & Selim, M. N. (2022). Ultrasonographic Response to Polarized Light Therapy in the Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis. Egyptian Journal of Physical Therapy, 9(1), 21-28.
Nosseir, A. A., Hamed, H. A., Ali, Z. A., & Elwasefy, S. A. (2020). Polarized Light Therapy versus Betamethasone Phonophoresis in Treatment of Psoriasis.
Rutteman B, Borremans K, Beckers J, Devleeschouwer E, Lampmann S, Corthouts I, Verlinde P. Aeromonas wound infection in a healthy boy, and wound healing with polarized light. JMM Case Rep. 2017 Oct 16;4(10):e005118. doi: 10.1099/jmmcr.0.005118. PMID: 29188066; PMCID: PMC5692235.
Taha, M. M., El-Nagar, M. M., Elrefaey, B. H., Elkholy, R. M., Ali, O. I., Alkhamees, N., & Felaya, E. S. E. E. S. (2022). Effect of Polarized Light Therapy (Bioptron) on Wound Healing and Microbiota in Diabetic Foot Ulcer A Randomized Controlled Trial. Photobiomodulation, Photomedicine, and Laser Surgery.
Waked, I. S., & Abdelhamid, N. D. (2015). The efficacy of linear polychromatic noncoherent light (bioptron light) in the treatment of plaque psoriasis. World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research SJIF, 4(5), 366-376.
DENTISTRY
Nardi, G. M., Grassi, R., Grassi, F. R., Aragona, S. E., Rapone, B., Della Vella, F., & Sabatini, S. (2019). Use of photobiomodulation induced by polarized polychromatic non-coherent light in the management of adult chronic periodontitis. Journal of Biological Regulators and Homeostatic Agents, 33(1), 293-297.
Nardi, G. M., Mazur, M., Papa, G., Petruzzi, M., Grassi, F. R., & Grassi, R. (2022). Treatment of Peri-Implant Mucositis with Standard of Care and Bioptron Hyperlight Therapy: A Randomized Clinical Trial. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(9), 5682.
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Petruzzi, M., Nardi, G. M., Cocco, F., Della Vella, F., Grassi, R., & Grassi, F. R. (2019). Polarized Polychromatic Noncoherent Light (Bioptron Light) as Adjunctive Treatment in Chronic Oral Mucosal Pain: A Pilot Study. Photobiomodulation, Photomedicine, and Laser Surgery, 37(4), 227-232.
Pediatrics
Abd El-Rashid NA, Sanad DA, Ayoub HS, Elhenawy AN. Effect of orange polarized light on Metacarpophalyngeal range of motion in pediatric hand burn: a single blind randomized trial. Bioscience Res. 2019;16(3):2417–22.
Abd Elrashid, N. A., Sanad, D. A., Mahmoud, N. F., Hamada, H. A., Abdelmoety, A. M., & Kenawy, A. M. (2018). Effect of orange polarized light on post burn pediatric scar: a single blind randomized clinical trial. Journal of Physical Therapy Science, 30(10), 1227-1231.
Abdel-Mageed, S. M., Selim, A. O., Ghafar, M. A. A., & Ali, R. R. (2015). A Description of the Effect of Polarized Light as an Adjuvant Therapy on Wound Healing Process in Pediatrics. International Journal of Biophysics 2015, 5(1): 18-23.
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Rutteman B, Borremans K, Beckers J, Devleeschouwer E, Lampmann S, Corthouts I, Verlinde P. Aeromonas wound infection in a healthy boy, and wound healing with polarized light. JMM Case Rep. 2017 Oct 16;4(10):e005118. doi: 10.1099/jmmcr.0.005118. PMID: 29188066; PMCID: PMC5692235.
SAD
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Kasper, S., Rogers, S. L., Yancey, A., Schulz, P. M., Skwerer, R. G., & Rosenthal, N. E. (1989). Phototherapy in individuals with and without subsyndromal seasonal affective disorder. Arch Gen Psychiatry, 46(9), 837-844.
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CELLULAR MECHANISMS
Bogacheva ON, Samoĭlova KA, Zhevago NA, Obolenskaia KD, Blinova MI, Kalmykova NV, Kuz’minykh EV (2004) Enhancement of fibroblast growth promoting activity of human blood after its irradiation in vivo (transcutaneously) and in vitro with visible and infrared polarized light. Tsitologiia 2004; 46(2): pp 159-171.
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Bolton, M.Dyson and S.Young: The effect of polarized light on the release of growth factors from the U-937 macrophage-like cell line. Laser Therapy, 1992, 2(3); 33-37.
Desiateryk VI, Mikhno SP, Kryvyts’kyi luM, Kostiuk SO (2002) Application of polarized light in purulent-septic surgery. Klin Khir 2002 Sep; (9): pp 34-36.
Falus A, Fenyo M, Eder K, Madarasi A (2011) Genome-wide gene expression study indicates the anti-inflammatory effect of polarized light in recurrent childhood respiratory disease. Inflammation Research 2011: 60(10), pp 965-972.
Falus A, Fenyo M, Eder K, Madarasi A (2011) Polarized light as an epigenetic factor in inhibition of inflammation; a genome-wide expression analysis in recurrent respiratory diseases of children. Orv Hetil 2011 Sep 11;152(37): pp 1492-1499.
Feehan J, Burrows SP, Cornelius L, Cook AM, Mikkelsen K, Apostolopoulos V, Husaris M, Kiatos D. Therapeutic applications of polarized light: tissue healing and immunomodulatory effects. Maturitas 116 (2018) 11-17.
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