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Table 2 Phototherapy parameters

From: Effects of phototherapy on muscle activity and pain in individuals with temporomandibular disorder: a study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Number of super-pulsed lasers

1 Super-pulsed laser

Wavelength (nm)

905

Frequency (Hz)

1000

Average optical output (mW)

0.9

Peak power (W)

8.5

Dose (J) total per group (20s, 40s, 60s)

0.018; 0.036; 0.054

Spot size (cm2)

0.4

Number of red LEDs

4 Red

Wavelength (nm)

640(±10 nm)

Frequency (Hz)

2

Average optical output (mW)-each

15

Dose (J) each emitter per group (20s, 40s, 60s)

0.3; 0.6; 0.9

Dose (J) total per group (20s, 40s, 60s)

1.2; 2.4; 3.6

Spot size (cm2)-each

0.9

Number of infrared LEDs

4 infrared

Wavelength (nm)

875(±10 nm)

Frequency (Hz)

16

Average optical output (mW)-each

17.5

Dose (J) each emitter per group (20s, 40s, 60s)

0.35; 0.70; 1.05

Dose (J) total per group (20s, 40s, 60s)

1.4; 2.8; 4.2

Spot size (cm2)-each

 

Magnetic field (mT)

35

Treatment time (s)

20; 40 or 60

Aperture of device (cm2)

4

Total delivered energy (J) per point

2.62; 5.24 or 7.86

Total delivered energy (J) per individual

26.20; 52.40 or 78.60