Recovering from a Bone Fracture?

Recovering from a Bone Fracture?

Pam suffered an ankle bone fracture when she slipped on a leaf on the court—one awkward step, and weeks of healing ahead. But in addition to rest and standard care, she added something else to her recovery toolkit: photobiomodulation (PBM), also known as red and near-infrared light therapy.

This isn’t hype—it’s backed by emerging research. A 2022 Nature study showed that low-intensity 810 nm NIR light (25 mW/cm²) significantly sped up bone regeneration in a skull defect model. A 2019 review (ScienceDirect) found consistent benefits of PBM across many bone-healing studies. Mechanistically, NIR light increases ATP in bone-forming cells (osteoblasts), enhances collagen and mineralization, and encourages stem cell activity (PubMed Central).

For Pam, it was part of an integrative plan. She used a home device several times a week, aiming for:

• Wavelength: 800–810 nm for deep bone

• Schedule: 2–4 times/week based on her tolerance and device specs

• Goal: support tissue healing and reduce inflammation

It doesn’t replace proper fracture management, but for slow-healing cases—older adults, osteoporosis, larger injuries—it can be a valuable adjunct.

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Pam’s ankle healed well—and she’s safely returned to competition play.