Shining Light on Healing: Photobiomodulation Therapy

Dear Colleagues,

Photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT), also known as low-level light therapy (LLLT), has gained significant attention over the past decades for its non-invasive approach to modulating biological processes using low-intensity light in the red to near-infrared spectrum. This therapy has demonstrated promising outcomes in promoting tissue repair, reducing inflammation, alleviating pain, and modulating immune and neurological functions. As our understanding of light–tissue interactions deepens, new applications and mechanisms of action continue to emerge, expanding the therapeutic potential of PBMT across diverse medical fields.

This Special Issue of Photonics aims to showcase recent advances in the science and clinical application of photobiomodulation therapy. We invite contributions that explore novel light sources, dosimetry protocols, molecular and cellular mechanisms, translational research, and clinical outcomes. Studies addressing interdisciplinary approaches, such as the integration of PBMT with neurorehabilitation, neuropsychiatry, immunomodulation, and regenerative medicine, are especially encouraged.

We welcome original research articles, reviews, and case reports from both academic and clinical researchers aiming to advance the field and foster dialogue across disciplines.

Topics include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Mechanisms of action of PBMT at the cellular and molecular levels;
• PBMT in neuroprotection and neuromodulation;
• Applications in musculoskeletal and joint disorders;
• Immune and anti-inflammatory effects of PBMT;
• PBMT in wound healing and tissue regeneration;
• Advances in light source technology and dosimetry;
• PBMT in dentistry, dermatology, and oncology;
• Combined therapies and integrative approaches involving PBMT.

Dr. Willians Fernando Vieira
Guest Editor

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