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Case 1: Management of an inflammatory Achilles tendon condition in a rugby player’s training camp: The therapeutic approach with LightForce therapy was to activate at the periphery of the inflammatory zone, then progressively on the painful area, and then to sweep over the triceps sural muscle body in search of relaxation and an effect on the vascular system. This work was initially carried out in unloading mode. I integrated the protocol proposed by LF, combining eccentric-type exercises with minimal resistance. Photobiomodulation reduced the inflammatory state of the tendon and encouraged the release of endorphins. It also released tension from the muscular body. The sensation of warmth and contact with the massage ball is a real comfort for both patient and therapist. This protocol was then carried out under load and integrated into functional exercises for the foot and propulsion muscles. In this particular case, the physical activity was adapted, and the time available in the field was not affected. The effects were long-lasting, and the situation had no repercussions during the competition. Case 2: LF also enabled me to treat another player who was experiencing pain on the insertion of the patellar tendon at its tibial attachment, in the TTAT area. This problem had arisen following a direct impact during a match. The player finished the match. He had continued his activities under cover of analgesic treatment to mask the pain, without being able to implement a clearly defined therapeutic strategy. When he contacted me, a form of chronicity had set in, with an adaptation of motor control over his running pattern (loss of strength in the quadriceps and consequences for the hamstrings). LF treatment combined with various forms of thigh muscle contraction enabled local action to be taken on the painful area. Work on the quadriceps generated benefits for motor control of the knee. The results obtained locally on the impact zone were surprising. Firstly, on the skin level, the insertion zone cooled down and oedema was reduced. The player’s experience was also interesting. His VAS was halved, with no impact on his workload during preparation sessions, and with no associated medical cover. He was also able to play for longer periods during the competition. Case details courtesy of Bruno Boussagol. Results from this case study are not predictive of future results.
The sessions were daily. The benefit of LF was rapid, and the effects felt by the player were immediate. A global approach My role as care manager with the French national rugby team focuses my practice on rugby players, but the rest of my time as Health Manager is very varied. I’m regularly called upon to provide individual support to great champions in downhill mountain biking and endurance sports... I think it’s important to point out that the results of our interventions are often linked to the overall management of problems. Integrating LF into a general treatment program multiplies the chances of a successful outcome. The mistake would be to believe that photobiomodulation technology alone is responsible for the result. It’s better to have a global approach with multifactorial actions, and to integrate LF technology into this project to optimize treatment efficacy. Can we talk more specifically about muscle I attach a great deal of importance to activating athletes before starting a day’s work. Initially, I would include an unlocking and mobility session to bring the body into optimal condition for high intensity work, whether before training or in preparation for a competition. This is why I use LF primarily in the morning. This step has been added to the process for players identified as “at risk”. These players are generally monitored for musculo- tendinous problems. I offer them dynamic activation with Light Force. The idea is to use photobiomodulation to have a stimulating action. I aim to increase collagen production to optimize the muscular resistance of a chain of muscles. I perform this type of work on functional movements with a view to neuromotor regulation. This can be done with loading or unloading, while maintaining low- intensity motor control, using different types of contraction. Active “conscious” participation by the athlete is required to act on this motor balance of agonist muscles, which activate concentrically, and antagonist muscles, which agree to lengthen. Our action with the LightForce Therapy can be alternated between motor and braking muscles, as required. activation and the period of use you recommend during a competition?
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