Benefits · Sports Recovery
Recover harder than you train, with therapeutic light.
Photobiomodulation is used across elite sport, from Premier League football to Olympic swimming, to accelerate recovery, reduce muscle soreness and get athletes back to full training faster after injury.
The performance case
What the research shows
Less DOMS
Randomised trials consistently show reduced delayed-onset muscle soreness when PBM is applied before or immediately after intense training.
Faster tissue repair
Increased collagen synthesis and improved microcirculation accelerate healing of muscle strains, ligament sprains and tendon injuries.
Better strength retention
Studies suggest PBM around training reduces fatigue markers (CK, lactate) and helps preserve peak force output between sessions.
Common uses
From weekend warriors to full-time athletes
Injury recovery
- Hamstring, calf and quadriceps strains
- ACL / meniscus rehabilitation
- Achilles and patellar tendinopathy
- Ankle sprains and ligament damage
- Shoulder impingement and rotator-cuff repair
- Stress fractures and bone healing support
Performance & recovery
- Post-match / post-race recovery blocks
- Reducing DOMS during heavy training loads
- Pre-competition muscle preparation
- Return-to-play acceleration after soft-tissue injury
- Managing chronic overuse hotspots (knees, hips, shoulders)
Why the GigaLaser
One session, one whole region.
Handheld therapy lasers treat one small point at a time. The GigaLaser's 500 cm² three-panel head lets your practitioner treat an entire hamstring, both quadriceps, a full shoulder complex or the lower back in one hands-free session, delivering a serious therapeutic dose in the time an athlete actually has between sessions.
FAQ
Sports recovery with the GigaLaser
How does photobiomodulation help sports recovery?+
Applied before or after training, red and near-infrared light reduces delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS), improves microcirculation, boosts collagen synthesis in tendons, and lowers fatigue markers such as creatine kinase and lactate, so athletes recover faster and hold peak force between sessions.
Which injuries does the GigaLaser treat?+
Hamstring, quad and calf strains, ACL and meniscus rehab, Achilles and patellar tendinopathy, ankle sprains, shoulder impingement and rotator-cuff repair, and stress-fracture healing support.
When should I book a session, before or after training?+
Both work. Pre-training PBM primes tissue and reduces fatigue; post-training or post-match sessions accelerate recovery. Your practitioner will tailor timing to your schedule.
Do professional athletes use PBM?+
Yes, photobiomodulation is used across elite sport, from Premier League football to Olympic swimming, for recovery and injury rehabilitation.
How is the GigaLaser different from handheld laser therapy?+
Handheld lasers treat one small point at a time. The GigaLaser's 500 cm² three-panel head treats an entire hamstring, both quads, a full shoulder complex or the lower back in a single hands-free session, delivering a serious therapeutic dose in the time an athlete actually has.
Train hard. Recover smart.
Get back to full performance, faster.
Book a recovery session at Luma Health. Whether you're an amateur runner or a professional athlete, Ireland's only GigaLaser is here for you.