REGEN RESEARCH LIBRARY
Equine Photobiomodulation Research
Explore published research examining photobiomodulation, red and near-infrared light, wavelength selection, light delivery and equine applications.
The ReGen Research Library brings together equine studies alongside relevant laboratory and veterinary research, presented in clear, practical language so you can understand what researchers studied, what they found, and how the evidence helps inform equine light therapy.
Research Categories
Equine Research
Research conducted directly in horses, examining light transission, tissue response and applications of photobiomodulation in equine care
PBM Research
Research exploring how PBM interacts with cells and biological processes, including mitochondrial activity, cellular signaling and tissue responses
Wavelength Research
Research exploring red and near-infrared wavelengths and how wavelength influences the interaction between light and biological tissue
Light Delivery & Dosimetry
Research examining how factors such as irradiance, energy density, session time and light delivery influence the amount of light reaching biological tissue
Featured Research
Ex Vivo Penetration of Low-Level Laser Light Through Equine Skin and Flexor Tendons
Duesterdieck-Zellmer et al. -2016
What was studied:
This study examined how 800nm and 970nm light transmitted through equine skin and into the superficial and deep digital flexor tendons. Researchers also evaluated how factors such as hair color, skin color, skin thickness and clipping affected light transmission
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Key Findings
Light transmission varied depending on wavelength and the characteristics of the tissue being tested. Hair color, skin color, skin thickness and whether the hair was clipped all influenced the amount of light reaching the tissue beneath the skin.
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Why It Matters
The study demonstrates that light delivery through equine tissue is influenced by more than wavelength alone. Factors such as hair and skin can affect how much light reaches the underlying tissue, highlighting the importance of appropriate light delivery when designing and using equine photobiomodulation systems
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View the study on PubMed
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