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Jan Magnus Bjordal

Professor, Director, Health Sciences
Department of Global Public Health and Primary Care
  • E-mailJan.Bjordal@uib.no
  • Phone+47 55 58 60 37+47 917 79 832
  • Visitor Address
    Kalfarveien 31
  • Postal Address
    Postboks 7804
    5020 Bergen

Musculoskeletal pain

Tendinopathy

Osteoarthritis

Low level laser therapy

Systematic reviews

Journal articles
  • Leal, Ernesto Cesar Pinto Jr; Lopes-Martins, Rodrigo Álvaro Brandão; Bjordal, Jan Magnus. 2019. Clinical and scientific recommendations for the use of photobiomodulation therapy in exercise performance enhancement and post-exercise recovery: current evidence and future directions. Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy. 23: 71-75. doi: 10.1016/j.bjpt.2018.12.002
  • Sæbø, Humaira; Naterstad, Ingvill Fjell; Stausholm, Martin Bjørn; Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Joensen, Jon. 2019. Reliability of pain pressure threshold algometry in persons with conservatively managed wrist fractures. Physiotherapy Research International. doi: 10.1002/pri.1797
  • Tomazoni, Shaiane Silva; Costa, Leonardo O.P.; Joensen, Jon; Stausholm, Martin Bjørn; Naterstad, Ingvill Fjell; Leal-Junior, Ernesto Cesar Pinto; Bjordal, Jan Magnus. 2019. Effects of photobiomodulation therapy on inflammatory mediators in patients with chronic non-specific low back pain: Protocol for a randomized placebo-controlled trial. Medicine (Baltimore, Md.). 98: 1-5. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000015177
  • Alfredo, Patricia Pereira; Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Junior, Washington Steagall; Lopes-Martins, Rodrigo Álvaro Brandão; Stausholm, Martin Bjørn; Casarotto, Raquel Aparecida; Marques, Amelia Pasqual; Joensen, Jon. 2018. Long-term results of a randomized, controlled, double-blind study of low-level laser therapy before exercises in knee osteoarthritis: laser and exercises in knee osteoarthritis. Clinical Rehabilitation. 32: 173-178. doi: 10.1177/0269215517723162
  • Frigo, Lúcio; Cordeiro, Joseli Maria; Favero, Giovani Marino; Maria, Durnavei Augusto; Leal-Junior, Ernesto Cesar Pinto; Joensen, Jon; Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Roxo, Denise Carvalho; Marcos, Rodrigo Labat; Lopes-Martins, Rodrigo Álvaro Brandão. 2018. High doses of laser phototherapy can increase proliferation in melanoma stromal connective tissue. Lasers in Medical Science. 33: 1215-1223. doi: 10.1007/s10103-018-2461-5
  • Gal, Peter; Stausholm, Martin Bjørn; Kováč, Ivan; Dosedla, Erik; Luczy, Jan; Sabol, František; Bjordal, Jan Magnus. 2018. Should open excisions and sutured incisions be treated differently? A review and meta-analysis of animal wound models following low-level laser therapy. Lasers in Medical Science. 33: 1351-1362. doi: 10.1007/s10103-018-2496-7
  • Lopes-Martins, Rodrigo Álvaro Brandão; Marcos, Rodrigo Labat; Leal-Junior, Ernesto Cesar Pinto; Bjordal, Jan Magnus. 2018. Low-Level Laser Therapy and World Association for Laser Therapy Dosage Recommendations in Musculoskeletal Disorders and Injuries. Photomedicine and Laser Surgery. 36: 457-459. doi: 10.1089/pho.2018.4493
  • Ramos, Luciano; Marcos, Rodrigo Labat; Torres-Silva, Romildo; Pallota, Rodney Capp; Magacho, Tatiana; Mafra, Fernando Francisco Pazello; Macedo, Michel Monteiro; Carvalho, Rodrigo Leal De Paiva; Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Lopes-Martins, Rodrigo Álvaro Brandao. 2018. Characterization of Skeletal Muscle Strain Lesion Induced by Stretching in Rats: Effects of Laser Photobiomodulation. Photomedicine and Laser Surgery. 36: 460-467. doi: 10.1089/pho.2018.4473
  • Bordvik, Daniel Huseby; Haslerud, Sturla Inge; Naterstad, Ingvill Fjell; Lopes-Martins, Rodrigo Álvaro Brandao; Leal, Ernesto Cesar Pinto Jr; Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Joensen, Jon. 2017. Penetration time profiles for two class 3B lasers in in situ human achilles at rest and stretched. Photomedicine and Laser Surgery. 35: 546-554. doi: 10.1089/pho.2016.4257
  • De Oliveira, Adriano Rodrigues; Vanin, Adriane Aver; Tomazoni, Shaiane Silva; Miranda, Eduardo Foschini; Albuquerque-Pontes, Gianna Móes; De Marchi, Thiago; Dos Santos Grandinetti, Vanessa; de Paiva, Paulo Roberto Vicente; Imperatori, Treice Beatriz Goncalves; de Carvalho, Paulo de Tarso Camillo; Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Leal-Junior, Ernesto Cesar Pinto. 2017. Pre-Exercise Infrared Photobiomodulation Therapy (810 nm) in Skeletal Muscle Performance and Postexercise Recovery in Humans: What Is the Optimal Power Output? Photomedicine and Laser Surgery. 35: 595-603. doi: 10.1089/pho.2017.4343
  • Haslerud, Sturla Inge; Lopes-Martins, Rodrigo Álvaro Brandão; Frigo, Lúcio; Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Marcos, Rodrigo Labat; Naterstad, Ingvill Fjell; Magnussen, Liv Heide; Joensen, Jon. 2017. Low-level laser therapy and cryotherapy as mono-and adjunctive therapies for achilles tendinopathy in rats. Photomedicine and Laser Surgery. 35: 32-42. doi: 10.1089/pho.2016.4150
  • Haslerud, Sturla Inge; Naterstad, Ingvill Fjell; Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Lopes-Martins, Rodrigo Álvaro Brandão; Magnussen, Liv Heide; Leonardo, Patrícia Sardinha; Marques, Ricardo Enrique; Joensen, Jon. 2017. Achilles tendon penetration for continuous 810 nm and superpulsed 904 nm lasers before and after ice application: an in situ study on healthy young adults. Photomedicine and Laser Surgery. 35: 567-575. doi: 10.1089/pho.2017.4269
  • Hauger, Annette Vogt; Reiman, Michael P.; Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Sheets, Charles; Ledbetter, Leila; Goode, Adam. 2017. Neuromuscular electrical stimulation is effective in strengthening the quadriceps muscle after anterior cruciate ligament surgery. Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy. 26: 399-410. Published 2017-08-17. doi: 10.1007/s00167-017-4669-5
  • Naterstad, Ingvill Fjell; Rossi, Rafael Paolo; Marcos, Rodrigo Labat; Parizotto, Nivaldo A; Frigo, Lúcio; Joensen, Jon; Lopes Martins, Patricia SL; Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Lopes-Martins, Rodrigo Álvaro Brandão. 2017. Comparison of Photobiomodulation and Anti-Inflammatory Drugs on Tissue Repair on Collagenase-Induced Achilles Tendon Inflammation in Rats. Photomedicine and Laser Surgery. 36: 137-145. doi: 10.1089/pho.2017.4364
  • Stausholm, Martin Bjørn; Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Lopes-Martins, Rodrigo Álvaro Brandão; Joensen, Jon. 2017. Methodological flaws in meta-analysis of low-level laser therapy in knee osteoarthritis: A letter to the editor. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage. 25: e9-e10. doi: 10.1016/j.joca.2016.09.022
  • Figurova, Maria; Ledecky, Valent; Karasova, Martina; Hluchy, Marian; Trbolova, Alexandra; Capik, Igor; Hornak, Slavomir; Reichel, Peter; Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Gal, Peter. 2016. Histological Assessment of a Combined Low-Level Laser/Light-Emitting Diode Therapy (685 nm/470 nm) for Sutured Skin Incisions in a Porcine Model: A Short Report. Photomedicine and Laser Surgery. 34: 53-55. doi: 10.1089/pho.2015.4013
  • Tomazoni, Shaiane Silva; Leal, Ernesto Cesar Pinto Jr; Frigo, Lúcio; Pallotta, Rodney Capp; Teixeira, Simone; de Almeida, Patrícia; Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Lopes-Martins, Rodrigo Álvaro Brandão. 2016. Isolated and combined effects of photobiomodulation therapy, topical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and physical activity in the treatment of osteoarthritis induced by papain. Journal of Biomedical Optics. 21:108001. doi: 10.1117/1.JBO.21.10.108001
  • Vanin, Adriane Aver; De Marchi, Thiago; Tomazoni, Shaiane Silva; Tairova, Olga; Casalechi, Heliodora Leão; De Tarso Camillo De Carvalho, Paulo; Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Leal, Ernesto Cesar Pinto Jr. 2016. Pre-exercise infrared low-level laser therapy (810 nm) in skeletal muscle performance and postexercise recovery in humans, what is the optimal dose? A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Photomedicine and Laser Surgery. 34: 473-482. doi: 10.1089/pho.2015.3992
  • Bjordal, Jan Magnus. 2015. Evidence-Based Medicine Turned Upside Down. Photomedicine and Laser Surgery. 33: 391-392. doi: 10.1089/pho.2015.3976
  • Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Ronzio, Oscar; David Baxter, G; Sluka, Kathleen A. 2015. On “The American physical therapy association’s top five Choosing Wisely recommendations.” White NT, Delitto A, Manal TJ, Miller S. phys ther. doi: 10.2522/ptj.20140287. Physical Therapy. 95: 276-277. doi: 10.2522/ptj.2015.95.2.275
  • Cavalcanti, Marcos Fernando Xisto Braga; Maria, Durnavei A.; De Isla, Natalia; Leal, Ernesto Cesar Pinto Jr; Joensen, Jon; Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Lopes-Martins, Rodrigo Álvaro Brandao; Diomede, Francesca; Trubiani, Oriana; Frigo, Lucio. 2015. Evaluation of the proliferative effects induced by low-level laser therapy in bone marrow stem cell culture. Photomedicine and Laser Surgery. 33: 610-616. doi: 10.1089/pho.2014.3864
  • Haslerud, Sturla Inge; Magnussen, Liv Heide; Joensen, Jon; Lopez-Martins, Rodrigo Alvaro Brandão; Bjordal, Jan Magnus. 2015. The efficacy of low-level laser therapy for shoulder tendinopathy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Physiotherapy Research International. 20: 108-125. doi: 10.1002/pri.1606
  • Leal, Ernesto Cesar Pinto Jr; Vanin, Adriane Aver; Miranda, E; de Carvalho, PDC; Dal Corso, Simone; Bjordal, Jan Magnus. 2015. Effect of phototherapy (low-level laser therapy and light-emitting diode therapy) on exercise performance and markers of exercise recovery: a systematic review with meta-analysis. Lasers in Medical Science. doi: 10.1007/s10103-013-1465-4
  • Olsen, Nina Rydland; Bradley, Peter; Espehaug, Birgitte; Nortvedt, Monica Wammen; Lygren, Hildegunn; Frisk, Bente; Bjordal, Jan Magnus. 2015. Impact of a multifaceted and clinically integrated training program in evidence-based practice on knowledge, skills, beliefs and behaviour among clinical instructors in physiotherapy: A non-randomized controlled study. PLOS ONE. 10:e0124332. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0124332
  • Albuquerque-Pontes, Gianna Móes; Vieira, Rodolfo de Paula; Tomazoni, Shaiane Silva; Caires, Cláudia Oliveira; Nemeth, Victoria; Vanin, Adriane Aver; Santos, Larissa Aline; Pinto, Henrique Dantas; Marcos, Rodrigo Labat; Bjordal, Jan Magnus; de Carvalho, Paulo de Tarso Camillo; Leal, Ernesto Cesar Pinto Jr. 2014. Effect of pre-irradiation with different doses, wavelengths, and application intervals of low-level laser therapy on cytochrome c oxidase activity in intact skeletal muscle of rats. Lasers in Medical Science. 30: 59-66. Published 2014-06-24. doi: 10.1007/s10103-014-1616-2
  • Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Chow, Roberta Theresa; Lopes-Martins, Rodrigo Álvaro Brandao; Johnson, Mark I. 2014. Methodological shortcomings make conclusion highly sensitive to relevant changes in review protocol. Rheumatology International. 34: 1181-1183. doi: 10.1007/s00296-013-2940-8
  • Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Lygren, Hildegunn; Naterstad, Ingvill Fjell; Haslerud, Sturla Inge; Joensen, Jon. 2014. En takstbasert analyse av avtalefysioterapeuters praksis. Fysioterapeuten. 81: 38-39.
  • Couppé, Christian; Thorborg, Kristian; Hansen, Mette; Fahlström, Martin; Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Nielsen, D.; Baun, M.; Storgaard, Morten; Magnusson, Stig Peter. 2014. Shoulder rotational profiles in young healthy elite female and male badminton players. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports. 24: 122-128. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0838.2012.01480.x
  • Dancáková, Ludmila; Vasilenko, Tomáš; Kováč, Ivan; Jakubčová, Katarina; Hollý, Martin; Revajová, Viera; Sabol, František; Tomori, Zoltán; Iversen, Marjolein M.; Gál, Peter; Bjordal, Jan Magnus. 2014. Low-level laser therapy with 810 nm wavelength improves skin wound healing in rats with streptozotocin-induced diabetes. Photomedicine and Laser Surgery. 32: 198-204. doi: 10.1089/pho.2013.3586
  • De Oliveira, Adriano Rodrigues; Vanin, Adriane Aver; De Marchi, Thiago; Antonialli, Fernanda Colella; Grandinetti, Vanessa dos Santos; de Paiva, Paulo Roberto Vicente; Albuquerque Pontes, Móes; Santos, Larissa Aline; de Oliveira Aleixo Junior, Ivo; de Carvalho, Paulo de Tarso Camillo; Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Leal, Ernesto Cesar Pinto Jr. 2014. What is the ideal dose and power output of low-level laser therapy (810 nm) on muscle performance and post-exercise recovery? Study protocol for a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial. Trials. 15. doi: 10.1186/1745-6215-15-69
  • Leal, Ernesto Cesar Pinto Jr; de Almeida, Patrícia; Tomazoni, Shaiane Silva; de Carvalho, Paulo de Tarso Camillo; Lopes-Martins, Rodrigo Alvaro Brandao; Frigo, Lúcio; Joensen, Jon; Johnson, Mark I.; Bjordal, Jan Magnus. 2014. Superpulsed low-level laser therapy protects skeletal muscle of mdx mice against damage, inflammation and morphological changes delaying dystrophy progression. PLOS ONE. 9. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0089453
  • Olsen, Nina Rydland; Lygren, Hildegunn; Espehaug, Birgitte; Nortvedt, Monica Wammen; Bradley, Peter; Bjordal, Jan Magnus. 2014. Evidence-based practice exposure and physiotherapy students' behaviour during clinical placements: a survey. Physiotherapy Research International. 19: 238-247. doi: 10.1002/pri.1590
  • Santos, Larissa Aline; Marcos, Rodrigo Labat; Tomazoni, Shaiane Silva; Vanin, Adriane Aver; Antonialli, Fernanda Colella; Grandinetti, Vanessa dos Santos; Albuquerque-Pontes, Gianna Móes; de Paiva, Paulo Roberto Vicente; Lopes-Martins, Rodrigo Alvaro Brandao; de Carvalho, Paulo de Tarso Camillo; Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Leal, Ernesto Cesar Pinto Jr. 2014. Effects of pre-irradiation of low-level laser therapy with different doses and wavelengths in skeletal muscle performance, fatigue, and skeletal muscle damage induced by tetanic contractions in rats. Lasers in Medical Science. 29: 1617-1626. doi: 10.1007/s10103-014-1560-1
  • Torres-Silva, Romildo; Lopes-Martins, Rodrigo Alvaro Brandao; Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Frigo, Lucio; Rahouadj, Rachid; Arnold, Gilles; Leal-Junior, Ernesto Cesar Pinto; Magdalou, Jacques; Pallotta, Rodney; Marcos, Rodrigo Labat. 2014. DUBLETT: The low level laser therapy (LLLT) operating in 660 nm reduce gene expression of inflammatory mediators in the experimental model of collagenase-induced rat tendinitis. Lasers in Medical Science. 30: 1985-1990. doi: 10.1007/s10103-014-1676-3
  • Torres-Silva, Romildo; Lopes-Martins, Rodrigo Álvaro Brandao; Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Frigo, Lúcio; Rahouadj, Rachid; Arnold, Gilles; Leal, Ernesto Cesar Pinto Jr; Magdalou, Jacques; Pallotta, Rodney Capp; Marcos, Rodrigo Labat. 2014. The low level laser therapy (LLLT) operating in 660 nm reduce gene expression of inflammatory mediators in the experimental model of collagenase-induced rat tendinitis. Lasers in Medical Science. 30: 1985-1990. Published 2014-11-08. doi: 10.1007/s10103-014-1676-3
  • Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Lopes-Martins, Rodrigo Alvaro Brandao. 2013. Lack of Adherence to the Laser Dosage Recommendations From the World Association for Laser Therapy in Achilles Study. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 94: 408-408. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2012.07.034
  • Sluka, KA; Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Marchand, S; Rakel, BA. 2013. On "What makes transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation work? ..." Sluka KA, Bjordal JM, Marchand S. Rakel BA. Phys Ther. 2013;93:1397-1402 Response. Physical Therapy. 93: 1427-1428. doi: 10.2522/ptj.2013.93.10.1427
  • Sluka, Katleen A.; Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Marchand, Serge; Rakel, Barbara A. 2013. What makes transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation work? Making sense of the mixed results in the clinical literature. Physical Therapy. 93: 1397-1402. doi: 10.2522/ptj.20120281
  • Almeida, Patrícia de; Lopes-Martins, Rodrigo Álvaro Brandão; De Marchi, Thiago; Tomazoni, Shaiane Silva; Albertini, Regiane; Corrêa, João Carlos Ferrari; Rossi, Rafael Paolo; Machado, Guilherme Pinheiro; da Silva, Daniela Perin; Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Leal, Ernesto Cesar Pinto Jr. 2012. Red (660 nm) and infrared (830 nm) low-level laser therapy in skeletal muscle fatigue in humans: what is better? Lasers in Medical Science. 27: 453-458. Published 2011-07-22. doi: 10.1007/s10103-011-0957-3
  • Bjordal, Jan Magnus. 2012. Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) and World Association for Laser Therapy (WALT) Dosage Recommendations. Photomedicine and Laser Surgery. 30: 61-62. doi: 10.1089/pho.2012.9893
  • Joensen, Jon; Gjerdet, Nils Roar; Hummelsund, Steinar; Iversen, Vegard; Lopes-Martins, Rodrigo Álvaro Brandao; Bjordal, Jan Magnus. 2012. An experimental study of low-level laser therapy in rat Achilles tendon injury. Lasers in Medical Science. 27: 103-111. Published 2011-05-06. doi: 10.1007/s10103-011-0925-y
  • Joensen, Jon; Øvsthus, Knut; Reed, Rolf K.; Hummelsund, Steinar; Iversen, Vegard; Lopes-Martins, Rodrigo Álvaro Brandao; Bjordal, Jan Magnus. 2012. Skin penetration Time-Profiles for continuous 810 nm and Superpulsen 904 nm Lasers in a Rat Model. Photomedicine and Laser Surgery. 30: 688-694. doi: 10.1089/pho.2012.3306
  • Pallotta, Rodney Capp; Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Frigo, Lucio; Leal, Ernesto Cesar Pinto Jr; Teixeira, Simone; Marcos, Rodrigo Labat; Ramos, Luciano; Messias, Felipe de Moura; Lopes-Martins, Rodrigo Álvaro Brandao. 2012. Infrared (810-nm) low-level laser therapy on rat experimental knee inflammation. Lasers in Medical Science. 27: 71-78. doi: 10.1007/s10103-011-0906-1
  • Ramos, Luciano; Leal, Ernesto Cesar Pinto Jr; Pallotta, Rodney Capp; Frigo, Lúcio; Marcos, Rodrigo Labat; de Carvalho, Maria Helena Catelli; Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Lopes-Martins, Rodrigo Alvaro Brandao. 2012. Infrared (810 nm) low-level laser therapy in experimental model of strain-induced skeletal muscle injury in rats: effects on functional outcomes. Photochemistry and Photobiology. 88: 154-160. doi: 10.1111/j.1751-1097.2011.01030.x
  • Waatevik, Marie Johanne; Johannessen, Ane; Hardie, Jon Andrew; Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Aukrust, Pål; Bakke, Per S.; Eagan, Tomas Mikal. 2012. Different COPD disease characteristics are related to different outcomes in the 6-minute walk test. COPD: Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. 9: 227-234. doi: 10.3109/15412555.2011.650240
  • Aarskog, Reidar; Wisnes, Alex R; Wilhelmsen, Kjersti Thulin; Skogen, Aud; Bjordal, Jan Magnus. 2011. Comparison of Two Resistance Training Protocols, 6RM versus 12RM, to Increase the 1RM in Healthy Young Adults. A Single-Blind, Randomized Controlled Trial. Physiotherapy Research International. Published 2011-12-07. doi: 10.1002/pri.527
  • Alfredo, Patricia Pereira; Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Dreyer, Silvia Helena; Meneses, Sarah Rubia Ferreira; Zaguetti, Giovana; Ovanessian, Vanessa; Fukuda, Thiago Yukio; Steagall, Washington; Martins, Rodrigo Alvaro Brandao Lopes; Casarotto, Raquel Aparecida; Marques, Amelia Pasqual. 2011. Efficacy of low level laser therapy associated with exercises in knee osteoarthritis: a randomized double-blind study. Clinical Rehabilitation. Published 2011-12-14. doi: 10.1177/0269215511425962
  • Bjordal, Jan Magnus. 2011. Time for a paradigm shift in pain treatment: Reassessing transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS). Pain. 152: 1213-1214. doi: 10.1016/j.pain.2011.03.019
  • Bjordal, Jan Magnus. 2011. Stort fokus på øvelsesbehandling. Fysioterapeuten. 78: 37-37.
  • Bjordal, Jan Magnus. 2011. Infrared (810 nm) Low-Level Laser Therapy in Experimental Model of Strain-Induced Skeletal Muscle Injury in Rats: Effects on Functional Outcomes. Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology. B: Biology. Published 2011-11-04.
  • Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Bensadoun, Rene-Jean; Tuner, Jan; Frigo, Lúcio; Gjerde, Kjersti; Lopes-Martins, Rodrigo Alvaro Brandao. 2011. A systematic review with meta-analysis of the effect of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) in cancer therapy-induced oral mucositis. Supportive Care in Cancer. 19: 1069-1077. doi: 10.1007/s00520-011-1202-0
  • Chow, R; Armati, P; Laakso, EL; Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Baxter, GD. 2011. Inhibitory Effects of Laser Irradiation on Peripheral Mammalian Nerves and Relevance to Analgesic Effects: A Systematic Review. Photomedicine and Laser Surgery. 29: 365-381. doi: 10.1089/pho.2010.2928
  • Joensen, Jon; Demmink, Jan Hendrik; Johnson, Mark I.; Iversen, Vegard Vereide; Lopes-Martins, Rodrigo Alvaro Brandao; Bjordal, Jan Magnus. 2011. The Thermal Effects of Therapeutic Lasers with 810 and 904 nm Wavelengths on Human Skin. Photomedicine and Laser Surgery. 29: 145-153. doi: 10.1089/pho.2010.2793
  • Johnson, MI; Bjordal, Jan Magnus. 2011. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation for the management of painful conditions: focus on neuropathic pain. Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics. 11: 735-753. doi: 10.1586/ERN.11.48
  • Leal, Ernesto Cesar Pinto Jr; de Godoi, Vanessa; Mancalossi, José Luis; Rossi, Rafael Paolo; De Marchi, Thiago; Parente, Marcio; Grosselli, Douglas; Generosi, Rafael Abeche; Basso, Maira; Frigo, Lúcio; Tomazoni, Shaiane Silva; Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Lopes-Martins, Rodrigo Alvaro Brandao. 2011. Comparison between cold water immersion therapy (CWIT) and light emitting diode therapy (LEDT) in short-term skeletal muscle recovery after high-intensity exercise in athletes-preliminary results. Lasers in Medical Science. 26: 493-501. doi: 10.1007/s10103-010-0866-x
  • Marcos, Rodrigo Labat; Leal, Ernesto Cesar Pinto Jr; Messias, Felipe de Moura; de Carvalho, Maria Helena Catelli; Pallotta, Rodney Capp; Frigo, Lúcio; dos Santos, Rosângela Aparecida; Ramos, Luciano; Teixeira, Simone; Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Lopes-Martins, Rodrigo Alvaro Brandao. 2011. Infrared (810 nm) Low-level Laser Therapy in Rat Achilles Tendinitis: A Consistent Alternative to Drugs. Photochemistry and Photobiology. 87: 1447-1452. doi: 10.1111/j.1751-1097.2011.00999.x
  • Pallotta, RC; Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Frigo, Lúcio; Leal, Ernesto Cesar Pinto Jr; Teixeira, Simone; Marcos, Rodrigo Labat; Ramos, Luciano; Messias, Felipe de Moura; Lopes-Martins, Rodrigo Alvaro Brandao. 2011. Infrared(810nm) low-level laser therapy on rar experimental knee inflammation. Lasers in Medical Science. Published 2011-04-12. doi: 10.1007/s10103-011-0906-1
  • de Almeida, P; Lopes-Martins, RAB; Tomazoni, SS; Silva, JA; de Carvalho, PDC; Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Leal, E C. 2011. Low-level Laser Therapy Improves Skeletal Muscle Performance, Decreases Skeletal Muscle Damage and Modulates mRNA Expression of COX-1 and COX-2 in a Dose-dependent Manner. Photochemistry and Photobiology. 87: 1159-1163. doi: 10.1111/j.1751-1097.2011.00968.x
  • Bjordal, Jan Magnus. 2010. REVIEW CONCLUSION FOR LOW-LEVEL LASER THERAPY IN SHOULDER IMPINGEMENT SYNDROME APPEARS TO BE SENSITIVE TO ALTERNATIVE INTERPRETATIONS OF TRIAL RESULTS. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine. 42: 700-701. doi: 10.2340/16501977-0576
  • Bjordal, Jan Magnus. 2010. Behandling av tendinopati :. Tidsskrift for Den norske legeforening. 130: 2337. doi: 10.4045/tidsskr.10.1139
  • Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Joensen, Jon; Iversen, Vegard Vereide; Lopes-Martins, Rodrigo Alvaro Brandao. 2010. The anti-inflammatory mechanism of low level laser therapy and its relevance for clinical use in physiotherapy. Physical Therapy Reviews. 15: 286-293. doi: 10.1179/1743288X10Y.0000000001
  • Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Lopes-Martins, Rodrigo Álvaro Brandao; Johnson, Mark I.; Chow, Roberta. 2010. Inaccuracies in laser therapy meta-analysis for neck pain? Australian Journal of Physiotherapy. 56: 282-282.
  • Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Lopes-Martins, Rodrigo Álvaro Brandao; Johnson, Mark I.; Chow, Roberta Theresa. 2010. Inaccuracies in laser therapy meta-analysis for neck pain?". Journal of Physiotherapy.
  • Chow, Roberta; Johnson, M; Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Lopes-Martins, Rodrigo Álvaro Brandao. 2010. Low-level laser therapy for neck pain reply. The Lancet. 375: 722-722.
  • Chow, Roberta; Johnson, Mark I.; Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Lopes-Martins, Rodrigo Alvaro Brandao. 2010. Low-level laser therapy for neck pain reply Low-level laser therapy for neck pain. Reply. The Lancet. 9716. 722-722.
  • Fersum, Kjartan; Dankaerts, Wim; O'Sullivan, Peter B.; Maes, Jonas; Skouen, Jan Sture; Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Kvåle, Alice. 2010. Integration of subclassification strategies in randomised controlled clinical trials evaluating manual therapy treatment and exercise therapy for non-specific chronic low back pain: a systematic review. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 44: 1054-1062. doi: 10.1136/bjsm.2009.063289
  • Frigo, Lúcio; Favero, Giovani M.; Lima, Haroldo J. Campos; Maria, Durnavei A.; Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Joensen, Jon; Iversen, Vegard Vereide; Marcos, Rodrigo Labat; Parizzoto, Nivaldo Antônio; Lopes-Martins, Rodrigo Alvaro Brandao. 2010. Low-level laser irradiation (InGaAlP-660 nm) increases fibroblast cell proliferation and reduces cell death in a dose-dependent manner. Photomedicine and Laser Surgery. 28: S151-S156. doi: 10.1089/pho.2008.2475
  • Leal, Ernesto Cesar Pinto Jr; Lopes-Martins, Rodrigo Álvaro Brandao; Frigo, Lúcio; De Marchi, Thiago; Rossi, Rafael Paolo; de Godoi, Vanessa; Tomazoni, Shaiane Silva; Silva, Damani D.; Basso, Maira; Lotti Filho, Pedro; Corsetti, Francisco De Valls; Iversen, Vegard Vereide; Bjordal, Jan Magnus. 2010. Effects of low-level laser Therapy (LLLT) in the development of exercise-induced skeletal muscle fatigue and changes in biochemical markers related to postexercise recovery. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 40: 524-532. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2010.3294
  • Leal, Ernesto Cesar Pinto Jr; Lopes-Martins, Rodrigo Álvaro Brandão; de Almeida, Patrícia; Ramos, Luciano; Iversen, Vegard V.; Bjordal, Jan Magnus. 2010. Effect of low-level laser therapy (GaAs 904 nm) in skeletal muscle fatigue and biochemical markers of muscle damage in rats. European Journal of Applied Physiology. 108: 1083-1088. doi: 10.1007/s00421-009-1321-1
  • Leal, Ernesto Cesar Pinto Jr; de Godoi, Vanessa; Mancalossi, José Luis; Rossi, Rafael Paolo; De Marchi, Thiago; Parente, Marcio; Grosselli, Douglas; Generosi, Rafael Abeche; Basso, Maira; Frigo, Lúcio; Tomazoni, Shaiane Silva; Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Lopes-Martins, Rodrigo Álvaro Brandao. 2010. Comparison between cold water immersion therapy (CWIT) and light emitting diode therapy (LEDT) in short-term skeletal muscle recovery after high-intensity exercise in athletes—preliminary results. Lasers in Medical Science. doi: 10.1007/s10103-010-0866-x
  • de Lima, Flávia Mafra; Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Albertini, Regiane; Santos, Fabio V; Aimbire, Flavio. 2010. Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) attenuates RhoA mRNA expression in the rat bronchi smooth muscle exposed to tumor necrosis factor-alpha. Lasers in Medical Science. 25: 661-668. doi: 10.1007/s10103-010-0766-0
  • Aimbire, F; de Lima, Flávia Mafra; Costa, Maricilia; Albertini, R; Correa, Joao Carlos; Iversen, Vegard Vereide; Bjordal, Jan Magnus. 2009. Effect of low level laser therapy on bronchial hyper-responsiveness. Lasers in Medical Science. 24: 567-576.
  • Aimbire, Flavio; de Lima, Flávia Mafra; Costa, Maricilia S.; Albertini, Regiane; Correa, Joao Carlos; Iversen, Vegard Vereide; Bjordal, Jan Magnus. 2009. Effect of low level laser therapy on bronchial hyper-responsiveness. Lasers in Medical Science. 24: 567-576. doi: 10.1007/s10103-008-0612-9
  • Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Demmink, Jan Hendrik. 2009. Fysiske virkemidler innen idrettsfysioterapi : en oppdatering. Norsk idrettsmedisin. 1. 5-14.
  • Chow, Roberta Theresa; Johnson, Mark i; Lopes-Martins, Rodrigo Álvaro Brandao; Bjordal, Jan Magnus. 2009. Efficacy of low-level laser therapy in the management of neck pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised placebo or active-treatment controlled trials. The Lancet. 374: 1897-1908. Published 2009-12-05. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(09)61522-1
  • Chow, Roberta; Johnson, Mark I.; Lopes-Martins, Rodrigo Alvaro Brandao; Bjordal, Jan Magnus. 2009. Efficacy of low-level laser therapy in the management of neck pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised placebo or active-treatment controlled trials. The Lancet. 374: 1897-1908.
  • Fersum, Kjartan; Dankaerts, Wim; O'Sullivan, Peter B.; Maes, Jonas; Skouen, Jan Sture; Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Kvåle, Alice. 2009. Integration of sub-classification strategies in RCTs evaluating manual therapy treatment and exercise therapy for non-specific chronic low back pain (NSCLBP): a systematic review. British Journal of Sports Medicine.
  • Frigo, Lucio; Luppi, Juliana SS; Favero, Giovani M; Maria, Durnavei A; Penna, Socrates C; Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Bensadoun, Rene J; Lopes-Martins, Rodrigo Alvaro Brandao. 2009. The effect of low-level laser irradiation (In-Ga-Al-AsP-660 nm) on melanoma in vitro and in vivo. BMC Cancer. 9: 8.
  • Frigo, Lúcio; Luppi, Juliana S.S.; Favero, Giovani M.; Maria, Durnavei A.; Penna, Sócrates C.; Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Bensadoun, Rene J.; Lopes-Martins, Rodrigo Álvaro Brandao. 2009. The effect of low-level laser irradiation (In-Ga-Al-AsP-660 nm) on melanoma in vitro and in vivo. BMC Cancer. 9. 8 pages. doi: 10.1186/1471-2407-9-404
  • Joensen, Jon; Couppe, Christian; Bjordal, Jan Magnus. 2009. Increased palpation tenderness and muscle strength deficit in the prediction of tendon hypertrophy in symptomatic unilateral shoulder tendinopathy: an ultrasonographic study. Physiotherapy. 95: 83-93. doi: 10.1016/j.physio.2008.09.006
  • Joensen, Jón; Couppe, C; Bjordal, Jan Magnus. 2009. Increased palpation tenderness and muscle strength deficit in the prediction of tendon hypertrophy in symptomatic unilateral shoulder tendinopathy: an ultrasonographic study. Physiotherapy. 95: 83-93.
  • Leal, E C; Lopes-Martins, RA; Baroni, Bruno Manfredini; De Marchi, Thiago; Taufer, Daiana; Manfro, Débora Sgandella; Rech, Morgana; Danna, Vanessa; Grosselli, Douglas; Generosi, R A; Labat, RM; Ramos, Luciano; Bjordal, Jan Magnus. 2009. Effect of 830 nm low-level laser therapy applied before high-intensity exercises on skeletal muscle recovery in athletes. Lasers in Medical Science. 24: 857-863.
  • Leal, ECP; Lopes-Martins, RAB; Rossi, RP; De Marchi, T; Baroni, BM; De Godoi, V; Marcos, RL; Ramos, L; Bjordal, Jan Magnus. 2009. Effect of Cluster Multi-Diode Light Emitting Diode Therapy (LEDT) on Exercise-Induced Skeletal Muscle Fatigue and Skeletal Muscle Recovery in Humans. Lasers in Surgery and Medicine. 41: 572-577. doi: 10.1002/lsm.20810
  • Leal, Ernesto Cesar Pinto Jr; Lopes-Martins, Rodrigo Álvaro Brandao; Almeida, Patricia de; Ramos, Luciano; Iversen, Vegard Vereide; Bjordal, Jan Magnus. 2009. Effect of low-level laser therapy (GaAs 904 nm) in skeletal muscle fatigue and biochemical markers of muscle damage in rats. European Journal of Applied Physiology.
  • Leal, Ernesto Cesar Pinto Jr; Lopes-Martins, Rodrigo Álvaro Brandao; Baroni, Bruno Manfredini; De Marchi, Thiago; Taufer, Daiana; Manfro, Debora Sgandella; Rech, Morgana; Danna, Vanessa; Grosselli, Douglas; Generosi, Rafael Abeche; Marcos, Rodrigo Labat; Ramos, Luciano; Bjordal, Jan Magnus. 2009. Effect of 830 nm low-level laser therapy applied before high-intensity exercises on skeletal muscle recovery in athletes. Lasers in Medical Science. 24: 857-863. doi: 10.1007/s10103-008-0633-4
  • Leal, Ernesto Cesar Pinto Jr; Lopes-Martins, Rodrigo Álvaro Brandao; Vanin, Adriane Aver; Baroni, Bruno Manfredini; Grosselli, Douglas; De Marchi, Thiago; Iversen, Vegard Vereide; Bjordal, Jan Magnus. 2009. Effect of 830 nm low-level laser therapy in exercise-induced skeletal muscle fatigue in humans. Lasers in Medical Science. 24: 425-431. doi: 10.1007/s10103-008-0592-9
  • Leal, Ernesto Cesar Pinto Jr; Lopes-Martins, Rodrigo Álvaro Brandão; Baroni, Bruno Manfredini; De Marchi, Thiago; Rossi, Rafael Paolo; Grosselli, Douglas; Generosi, Rafael Abeche; de Godoi, Vanessa; Basso, Maira; Mancalossi, José Luis; Bjordal, Jan Magnus. 2009. Comparison between single-diode low-level laser therapy (LLLT) and LED multi-diode (cluster) therapy (LEDT) applications before high-intensity exercise. Photomedicine and Laser Surgery. 27: 617-623. doi: 10.1089/pho.2008.2350
  • Leal, Ernesto Cesar Pinto; Lopes-Martins, Rodrigo Alvaro Brandao; Baroni, Bruno Manfredini; De Marchi, Thiago; Rossi, Rafael Paolo; Grosselli, Douglas; Generosi, R A; de Godoi, Vanessa; Basso, Maira; Mancalossi, Jose Luis; Bjordal, Jan Magnus. 2009. Comparison Between Single-Diode Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) and LED Multi-Diode (Cluster) Therapy (LEDT) Applications Before High-Intensity Exercise. Photomedicine and Laser Surgery. 27: 617-623.
  • Leal, Ernesto Cesar Pinto; Lopes-Martins, Rodrigo Alvaro Brandao; Rossi, Rafael Paolo; De Marchi, Thiago; Baroni, Bruno Manfredini; de Godoi, Vanessa; Marcos, R L; Ramos, Luciano; Bjordal, Jan Magnus. 2009. Effect of Cluster Multi-Diode Light Emitting Diode Therapy (LEDT) on Exercise-Induced Skeletal Muscle Fatigue and Skeletal Muscle Recovery in Humans. Lasers in Surgery and Medicine. 41: 572-577.
  • Leal, Ernesto Cesar Pinto; Lopes-Martins, Rodrigo Alvaro Brandao; Vanin, Adriane Aver; Baroni, Bruno Manfredini; Grosselli, Douglas; De Marchi, Thiago; Iversen, Vegard Vereide; Bjordal, Jan Magnus. 2009. Effect of 830 nm low-level laser therapy in exercise-induced skeletal muscle fatigue in humans. Lasers in Medical Science. 24: 425-431.
  • Meneguzzo, D; Pallotta, R; Ramos, R; Penna, P; Marcos, RL; Muscara, MN; Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Lopes-Martins, RA; Ribeiro, MS. 2009. TIME-DEPENDENT EDEMA REDUCTION BY NEAR INFRARED LASER IRRADIATION ON LYMPH NODES. Lasers in Surgery and Medicine. 63-63.
  • Meneguzzo, Daiane; Pallotta, R; Ramos, R; Penna, P; Marcos, R L; Muscara, M; Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Lopes-Martins, RA; Ribeiro, M S. 2009. TIME-DEPENDENT EDEMA REDUCTION BY NEAR INFRARED LASER IRRADIATION ON LYMPH NODES. Lasers in Surgery and Medicine. 63-63.
  • Albertini, R; Villaverde, A. B.; Aimbire, F; Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Brugnera, A.; Mittmann, J.; Silva, Jose Antonio; Costa, Maricilia. 2008. Cytokine mRNA Expression Is Decreased in the Subplantar Muscle of Rat Paw Subjected to Carrageenan-Induced Inflammation after Low-Level Laser Therapy. Photomedicine and Laser Surgery. 26: 19-24.
  • Albertini, Regiane; Villaverde, Antonio Balbin; Aimbire, Flavio; Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Brugnera, Aldo Jr.; Mittmann, Josane; Silva, Jose Antonio Jr.; Costa, Maricilia. 2008. Cytokine mRNA expression is decreased in the subplantar muscle of rat paw subjected to carrageenan-induced inflammation after low-level laser therapy. Photomedicine and Laser Surgery. 26: 19-24. doi: 10.1089/pho.2007.2119
  • Bjordal, Jan M.; Klovning, Atle; Slørdal, Lars. 2008. Delte meninger om legemidler ved ryggsmerter. Tidsskrift for Den norske legeforening. 128: 1423-1424.
  • Bjordal, Jan Magnus. 2008. Is best available evidence the best? Osteoarthritis and Cartilage. Supplement 4. 1.
  • Bjordal, Jan Magnus. 2008. Laser mot akillestendinopati. Tidsskrift for Den norske legeforening. 7. 803.
  • Bjordal, Jan Magnus. 2008. Useriøst av Evensen. Fysioterapeuten. 75 (3). 40-41.
  • Bjordal, Jan Magnus. 2008. Useriøst av Evensen. Fysioterapeuten. 75: 40-41.
  • Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Klovning, Atle; Lopes-Martins, RA; Roland, Pål Didrik Hoff; Joensen, Jón; Slørdal, Lars. 2008. Overviews and systematic reviews on low back pain. Annals of Internal Medicine. 10. 789-790.
  • Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Klovning, Atle; Lopes-martins, Rodrigo; Lopes-Martins, Rodrigo Álvaro Brandão; Roland, Pål-Didrik Hoff; Joensen, Jon; Slordal, L; Slørdal, Lars. 2008. Overviews and systematic reviews on low back pain. Annals of Internal Medicine. 148: 789-790.
  • Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Klovning, Atle; Slørdal, Lars. 2008. Evaluering av medisinsk behandling: hva vet vi, og hvordan bør kunnskapen håndteres? How do we evaluate knowledge about therapeutic efficacy? Norsk Epidemiologi. 18: 137-146.
  • Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Klovning, Atle; Slørdal, Lars. 2008. Evaluering av medisinsk behandling hva vet vi, og hvordan bør kunnskapen håndteres? Norsk Epidemiologi. 18: 137-146.
  • Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Klovning, Atle; Slørdal, Lars. 2008. Delte meninger om legemidler ved ryggsmerter. Tidsskrift for Den norske legeforening. 128 (12). 1423-1424.
  • Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Lopes-Martins, RA; Joensen, Jón; Couppe, C; Ljunggren, Anne Elisabeth; Stergioulas, Apostolos; Johnson, MI. 2008. A systematic review with procedural assessments and meta-analysis of Low Level Laser Therapy in lateral elbow tendinopathy (tennis elbow). BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders. 9: 15.
  • Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Lopes-Martins, Rodrigo Álvaro Brandão; Joensen, Jon; Couppe, Christian; Ljunggren, Anne Elisabeth; Stergioulas, Apostolos; Johnson, Mark I. 2008. A systematic review with procedural assessments and meta-analysis of Low Level Laser Therapy in lateral elbow tendinopathy (tennis elbow). BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders. 9. 15 pages. doi: 10.1186/1471-2474-9-75
  • Leal, E C; Lopes-Martins, RA; Dalan, F; Ferrari, M; Sbabo, F M; Generosi, R A; Baroni, Bruno Manfredini; Penna, Socrates C; Iversen, Vegard Vereide; Bjordal, Jan Magnus. 2008. Effect of 655-nm Low-Level Laser Therapy on Exercise-Induced Skeletal Muscle Fatigue in Humans. Photomedicine and Laser Surgery. 26: 419-424.
  • Leal, Ernesto CP; Lopes-Martins, Rodrigo Álvaro Brandão; Baroni, Bruno M; De Marchi, Thiago; Taufer, Daiana; Manfro, Debora Sgandella; Reck, Morgana; Danna, Vanessa; Grosselli, Douglas; Generosi, Rafael A; Marcos, Rodrigo Labat; Ramos, Luciano; Bjordal, Jan Magnus. 2008. Effect of 830 nm low-level laser therapy applies before high-intensity exercises on skeletal muscle recovery in athletes. Lasers in Medical Science.
  • Leal, Ernesto CP; Lopes-Martins, Rodrigo Álvaro Brandão; Dalan, Francis; Ferrari, Mauricio; Sbabo, Fernando M; Generosi, Rafael A; Baroni, Bruno M; Penna, Socrates; Iversen, Vegard Vereide; Bjordal, Jan Magnus. 2008. Effect of 655-nm Low-Level Laser Therapy on Exercise-Induced Skeletal Muscle Fatigue in Humans. Photomedicine and Laser Surgery. 26: 419-424. doi: 10.1089/pho.2007.2160
  • Roland, Pål-Didrik Hoff; Bjordal, JM; Bjordal, jan Magnus; Klovning, Atle; Slørdal, Lars. 2008. P-D. Hoff Roland og medarbeidere svarer. Tidsskrift for Den norske legeforening. 128: 714.
  • Stergioulas, Apostolos; Stergioula, Marianna; Aarskog, Reidar; Lopes-Martins, RA; Bjordal, Jan Magnus. 2008. Effects of low-level laser therapy and eccentric exercises in the treatment of recreational athletes with chronic achilles tendinopathy. American Journal of Sports Medicine. 36: 881-887.
  • Stergioulas, Apostolos; Stergioula, Marianna; Aarskog, Reidar; Lopes-Martins, Rodrigo Álvaro Brandão; Bjordal, Jan Magnus. 2008. Effects of low-level laser therapy and eccentric exercises in the treatment of recreational athletes with chronic achilles tendinopathy. American Journal of Sports Medicine. 36: 881-887. doi: 10.1177/0363546507312165
  • Aarskog, Reidar; Johnson, Mark I.; Demmink, Jan Hendrik; Lofthus, Anne Sofie; Iversen, Vegard Vereide; Lopes-Martins, Rodrigo Álvaro Brandao; Joensen, Jon; Bjordal, Jan Magnus. 2007. Is mechanical pain threshold after transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) increased locally and unilaterally? A randomized placebo-controlled trial in healthy subjects. Physiotherapy Research International. 12: 251-263. doi: 10.1002/pri.384
  • Aarskog, Reidar; Johnson, Mark I.; Demmink, Jan Hendrik; Lofthus, Anne; Iversen, Vegard; Lopez-Martins, Rodrigo; Joensen, Jón; Bjordal, Jan Magnus. 2007. Is mechanical pain threshold after transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) increased locally and unilaterally? A randomized placebo controlled trial in healthy subjects. Physiotherapy Research International. 12: 251-263.
  • Aimbire, F; Lopes-Martins, RA; Albertini, R; Pacheco, M.T.T.; Castro-Faria-Neto, Hugo Caire; Martins, PS; Bjordal, Jan Magnus. 2007. Effect of low-level laser therapy on hemorrhagic lesions induced by immune complex in rat lungs. Photomedicine and Laser Surgery. 25: 112-117.
  • Aimbire, Flavio; Lopes-Martins, Rodrigo Álvaro Brandao; Albertini, Regiane; Pacheco, Marcos Tadeu Tavares; Castro-Faria-Neto, Hugo C.; Lopes-Martins, Patrícia Sardinha Leonardo; Bjordal, Jan Magnus. 2007. Effect of low-level laser therapy on hemorrhagic lesions induced by immune complex in rat lungs. Photomedicine and Laser Surgery. 25: 112-117. doi: 10.1089/pho.2006.1041
  • Albertini, R; Aimbire, F; Bjordal, Jan Magnus. 2007. Anti-inflammatory effects of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) with two different red wavelengths (660 nm and 684 nm) in carrageenan-induced rat paw edema. Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology. B: Biology. 89: 50-5.
  • Albertini, Regiane; Villaverde, AB; Aimbire, F; Salgado, MAC; Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Alves, LP; Munin, E; Costa, MJ. 2007. Anti-inflammatory effects of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) with two different red wavelengths (660 nm and 684 nm) in carrageenan-induced rat paw edema. Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology. B: Biology. 89: 50-55. doi: 10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2007.08.005
  • Bjordal, JM; Klovning, Atle; Ljunggren, Anne Elisabeth; Slørdal, Lars. 2007. Short-term efficacy of pharmacotherapeutic interventions in osteoarthritic knee pain: A meta-analysis of randomised placebo-controlled trials. European Journal of Pain. 11: 125-38.
  • Bjordal, JM; Klovning, Atle; Lopes-martins, Rodrigo; Slørdal, Lars; Joensen, Jon; Roland, Pål-Didrik Hoff. 2007. Failing evidence behind first-line medication recommendations. Annals of Internal Medicine. 147: 478-91. doi: http://www.annals.org/cgi/eletters/147/7/478#39478
  • Bjordal, JM; Lopes-martins, Rodrigo; Klovning, Atle; Slørdal, Lars; Roland, Pål-Didrik Hoff. 2007. Overviews are methodically inferior to systematic reviews and contribute to myths of effective drugs. Annals of Internal Medicine. 147. doi: http://www.annals.org/cgi/eletters/147/7/505#36904
  • Bjordal, Jan Magnus. 2007. Levels of evidence for epidural steroid injections. Journal of Rheumatology.
  • Bjordal, Jan Magnus. 2007. Inadequate Statistical Analysis Hides Significant Effect of Low Level Laser Therapy in Carpel Tunnel Syndrome. Photomedicine and Laser Surgery. 25: 530-531.
  • Bjordal, Jan Magnus. 2007. Re: Low-level laser therapy and lateral epicondylitis. Physical Therapy.
  • Bjordal, Jan Magnus. 2007. On "Is low-level laser therapy effective..." Maher S. Phys Ther. 2006;86 : 1161-1167. Physical Therapy. 87: 224-225. doi: 10.2522/ptj.2007.87.2.225
  • Bjordal, Jan Magnus. 2007. Letter to the editor: inadequate statistical analysis hides significant effect of low level laser therapy in carpel tunnel syndrome. Photomedicine and Laser Surgery. 25: 30-1.
  • Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Joensen, Jon. 2007. Levels of evidence for epidural steroid injections. Journal of Rheumatology. 34: 1635-1635.
  • Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Johnson, MI; Lopes-Martins, RA; Bogen, B; Chow, Roberta; Ljunggren, Anne Elisabeth. 2007. Short-term efficacy of physical interventions in osteoarthritic knee pain. A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised placebo-controlled trials. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders. 8: 14.
  • Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Johnson, Mark I.; Lopes-Martins, Rodrigo Álvaro Brandao; Bogen, Bård Erik; Chow, Roberta; Ljunggren, Anne Elisabeth. 2007. Short-term efficacy of physical interventions in osteoarthritic knee pain. A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised placebo-controlled trials. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders. 8. 14 pages. doi: 10.1186/1471-2474-8-51
  • Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Jønson, Jon. 2007. Levels of evidence for epidural steroid injections. Journal of Rheumatology. 34: 1635.
  • Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Klovning, Atle; Ljunggren, Anne Elisabeth; Slørdal, Lars. 2007. Short-term efficacy of pharmacotherapeutic interventions in osteoarthritic knee pain: a metaanalysis of randomised placebo-controlled trials. European Journal of Pain. 11: 125-138.
  • Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Klovning, Atle; Ljunggren, Anne Elisabeth; Slørdal, Lars. 2007. Short-term efficacy of pharmacotherapeutic interventions in osteoarthritic knee pain: A meta-analysis of randomised placebo-controlled trials. European Journal of Pain. 11: 125-138. doi: 10.1016/j.ejpain.2006.02.013
  • Brown, L; Tabasam, G; Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Johnson, MI. 2007. An investigation into the effect of electrode placement of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) on experimentally induced ischemic pain in healthy human participants. The Clinical Journal of Pain. 23: 735-743.
  • Brown, Lesley; Tabasam, Ghazala; Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Johnson, Mark I. 2007. An investigation into the effect of electrode placement of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) on experimentally induced ischemic pain in healthy human participants. The Clinical Journal of Pain. 23: 735-743.
  • Correa, Fernanda; Lopes-Martins, Rodrigo Álvaro Brandão; Correa, Joao Carlos; Iversen, Vegard Vereide; Joenson, Jon; Bjordal, Jan Magnus. 2007. Low-level laser therapy (GaAs lambda=904 nm) reduces inflammatory cell migration in mice with lipopolysaccharide-induced peritonitis. Photomedicine and Laser Surgery. 25: 245-249. doi: 10.1089/pho.2007.2079
  • Correa, Fernanda; Martins, RABL; Correa, Joao Carlos; Iversen, Vegard; Jønson, Jon; Bjordal, Jan Magnus. 2007. Low-level laser therapy (GaAs lambda=904nm) reduces inflammatory cell migration in mice with lipopolysaccharide-induced peritonitis. Photomedicine and Laser Surgery. 25: 245-249.
  • Iversen, Vegard Vereide; Bjordal, Jan Magnus. 2007. Low-level laser therapy can reduce lipopolysaccharide-induced contractile force dysfunction and TNF-alpha levels in rat diaphragm muscle. Photomedicine and Laser Surgery.
  • Lopes-Martins, RA; Penna, Socrates C; Joensen, Jón; Iversen, Vegard Vereide; Bjordal, Jan Magnus. 2007. Low Level Laser Therapy [LLLT] in Inflammatory and Rheumatic Diseases: A Review of Therapeutic Mechanisms. Current Rheumatology Reviews. 3: 147-54.
  • Roland, Per-Didrik Hoff; Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Klovning, Atle; Slørdal, Lars. 2007. Glukosamin - den store sukkerpillebløffen. Tidsskrift for Den norske legeforening.
  • Roland, Pål-Didrik Hoff; Bjordal, JM; Klovning, Atle; Slørdal, Lars. 2007. P.-D.H. Roland og medarbeidere svarer:. Tidsskrift for Den norske legeforening. 127: 2971. Published 2007-11-15. doi: 1616106[pii]
  • Roland, Pål-Didrik Hoff; Bjordal, JM; Klovning, Atle; Slørdal, Lars. 2007. P.D.H. Roland og medarbeidere svarer:. Tidsskrift for Den norske legeforening. 127: 2556-2557. Published 2007-10-04. doi: http://www.tidsskriftet.no/pls/lts/PA_LT.VisSeksjon?vp_SEKS_ID=1596259
  • Roland, Pål-Didrik Hoff; Bjordal, JM; Klovning, Atle; Slørdal, Lars. 2007. Glukosamin - den store sukkerpillebløffen. Tidsskrift for Den norske legeforening. 127: 2121-2122. Published 2007-08-23. doi: http://www.tidsskriftet.no/pls/lts/pa_lt.visSeksjon?vp_SEKS_ID=1571763
  • Aimbire, F; Albertini, R; Pacheco, M.T.T.; Castro-Faria-Neto, Hugo Caire; Leonardo, P S L M; Iversen, Vegard; Lopes-Martins, RA; Bjordal, Jan Magnus. 2006. Low-level laser therapy induces dose-dependent reduction of TNFalpha levels in acute inflammation. Photomedicine and Laser Surgery. 24: 33-7.
  • Aimbire, F; Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Iversen, Vegard; Albertini, R; Frigo, Lucio; Pacheco, M.T.T.; Castro-Faria-Neto, Hugo Caire; Chavantes, M.C.; Labat, RM; Lopes-Martins, RA. 2006. Low level laser therapy partially restores trachea muscle relaxation response in rats with tumor necrosis factor alpha-mediated smooth airway muscle dysfunction. Lasers in Surgery and Medicine. 38: 773-8.
  • Aimbire, F; Lopes-Martins, RA; Castro-Faria-Neto, Hugo Caire; Albertini, R; Chavantes, M.C.; Pacheco, M.T.T.; Leonardo, P S L M; Iversen, Vegard; Bjordal, Jan Magnus. 2006. Low-level laser therapy can reduce lipopolysaccharide-induced contractile force dysfunction and TNF-alpha levels in rat diaphragm muscle. Lasers in Medical Science. 21: 238-44.
  • Aimbire, Flavio; Albertini, Regiane; Pacheco, Marcos Tadeu Tavares; Castro-Faria-Neto, Hugo C.; Leonardo, Patrícia Sardinha; Iversen, Vegard Vereide; Lopez-Martins, Rodrigo Alvaro Brandão; Bjordal, Jan Magnus. 2006. Low-level laser therapy induces dose-dependent reduction of TNF alpha levels in acute inflammation. Photomedicine and Laser Surgery. 24: 33-37.
  • Aimbire, Flavio; Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Iversen, Vegard Vereide; Albertini, Regiane; Frigo, Lúcio; Pacheco, Marcos Tadeu Tavares; Castro-Faria-Neto, Hugo C.; Chavantes, Maria Cristina; Labat Marcos, Rodrigo; Lopes-Martins, Rodrigo Álvaro Brandao. 2006. Low level laser therapy partially restores trachea muscle relaxation response in rats with tumor necrosis factor alpha-mediated smooth airway muscle dysfunction. Lasers in Surgery and Medicine. 38: 773-778.
  • Aimbire, Flavio; Lopes-Martins, Rodrigo Álvaro Brandao; Castro-Faria-Neto, Hugo C.; Albertini, Regiane; Chavantes, Maria Cristina; Pacheco, Marcos Tadeu Tavares; Leonardo, Patrícia Sardinha; Iversen, Vegard Vereide; Bjordal, Jan Magnus. 2006. Low-level laser therapy can reduce lipopolysaccharide-induced contractile force dysfunction and TNF-alpha levels in rat diaphragm muscle. Lasers in Medical Science. 21: 238-244. doi: 10.1007/s10103-006-0405-y
  • Bjordal, Jan Magnus. 2006. NSAIDs in osteoarthritis: irreplaceable or troublesome guidelines? British Journal of Sports Medicine. 40: 285-6.
  • Bjordal, Jan Magnus. 2006. Masterstudium i idrettsfysioterapi og magi. Fysioterapeuten. 5. 37.
  • Bjordal, Jan Magnus. 2006. Cryotherapy for acute ankle sprains: a randomised controlled study of two different icing protocols - Commentary. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 40: 705-705.
  • Bjordal, Jan Magnus. 2006. NSAIDs in osteoarthritis: irreplaceable or troublesome guidelines? British Journal of Sports Medicine. 40: 285-286.
  • Bjordal, Jan Magnus. 2006. Et annet perspektiv på MT-konflikten. Fysioterapeuten. 6. 24-6.
  • Bjordal, Jan Magnus. 2006. Feilaktig grunnlag for anbefaling av ikke-steroide antiinflammatoriske legemidler (NSAIDs) ved artrose/artritt i SBUs nye rapport om metoder for behandling av langvarige smerter. Läkartidningen.
  • Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Baxter, GD. 2006. Ineffective dose and lack of laser output testing in laser shoulder and neck studies. Photomedicine and Laser Surgery. 24: 533-534.
  • Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Johnson, MI; Iversen, Vegard; Aimbire, F; Lopes-Martins, RA. 2006. Photoradiation in acute pain: A systematic review of possible mechanisms of action and clinical effects in randomized placebo-controlled trials. Photomedicine and Laser Surgery. 24: 158-68.
  • Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Johnson, Mark I.; Iversen, Vegard Vereide; Aimbire, Flavio; Lopes-Martins, Rodrigo Álvaro Brandao. 2006. Photoradiation in acute pain: A systematic review of possible mechanisms of action and clinical effects in randomized placebo-controlled trials. Photomedicine and Laser Surgery. 24: 158-168.
  • Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Ljunggren, Anne Elisabeth; Klovning, Atle; Slørdal, Lars. 2006. SBU-rapport om smärtbehandling missvisande om effekt av NSAID. Läkartidningen. 103: e54-e54.
  • Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Lopes-Martins, RA; Bogen, B. 2006. Physical treatments have valuable role in osteoarthritis. [comment]. Comment on: BMJ. 2006 Mar 18;332(7542):639-42. BMJ. British Medical Journal. 332: 853.
  • Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Lopes-Martins, RA; Iversen, Vegard. 2006. A randomised, placebo controlled trial of low level laser therapy for activated Achilles tendinitis with microdialysis measurement of peritendinous prostaglandin E2 concentrations. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 40: 76-80.
  • Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Lopes-Martins, RA; Klovning, Atle. 2006. Is quality control of Cochrane reviews in controversial areas sufficient? Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. 12: 181-3.
  • Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Lopes-Martins, Rodrigo Alvaro Brandao; Bogen, Bård Erik; Johnson, Mark. 2006. Physical treatments have valuable role in osteoarthritis. BMJ. British Medical Journal. 332: 853-853. doi: 10.1136/bmj.332.7545.853
  • Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Lopes-Martins, Rodrigo Alvaro Brandao; Iversen, Vegard Vereide. 2006. A randomised, placebo controlled trial of low level laser therapy for activated Achilles tendinitis with microdialysis measurement of peritendinous prostaglandin E-2 concentrations. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 40. 5 pages.
  • Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Lopes-Martins, Rodrigo Álvaro Brandao; Klovning, Atle. 2006. Is quality control of Cochrane reviews in controversial areas sufficient? Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. 12. 3 pages.
  • Iversen, Vegard Vereide; Bjordal, Jan Magnus. 2006. Steroid receptor antagonist mifepristone inhibits the anti-inflammatory effects of photoradiation. Photomedicine and Laser Surgery.
  • Iversen, Vegard Vereide; Bjordal, Jan Magnus. 2006. Low level laser therapy partially restores trachea muscle relaxation response in rats with tumor necrosis factor alpha-mediated smooth airway muscle dysfunction. Lasers in Surgery and Medicine.
  • Iversen, Vegard Vereide; Bjordal, Jan Magnus. 2006. A randomised, placebo controlled trial of low level laser therapy for activated Achilles tendinitis with microdialysis measurement of peritendinous prostaglandin E2 concentrations. British Journal of Sports Medicine.
  • Iversen, Vegard Vereide; Bjordal, Jan Magnus. 2006. Low-level laser therapy can reduce lipopolysaccharide-induced contractile force dysfunction and TNF-alpha levels in rat diaphragm muscle. Lasers in Medical Science.
  • Lopes-Martins, RA; Albertini, R; Lopes-Martins, Patricia Sardinha Le; de Carvalho, Flavio Aimbire Soare; Castro-Faria-Neto, Hugo Caire; Iversen, Vegard; Bjordal, Jan Magnus. 2006. Steroid receptor antagonist mifepristone inhibits the anti-inflammatory effects of photoradiation. Photomedicine and Laser Surgery. 24: 197-201.
  • Lopes-Martins, RA; Bjordal, Jan Magnus. 2006. Effect of low-level laser (Ga-Al-As 655 nm) on skeletal muscle fatigue induced by electrical stimulation in rats. Journal of applied physiology. 101: 283-288.
  • Lopes-Martins, Rodrigo Álvaro Brandao; Marcos, Rodrigo Labat; Leonardo, Patrícia Sardinha; Prianti, Antônio Carlos Jr.; Muscara, Marcelo Nicolas; Aimbire, Flavio; Frigo, Lúcio; Iversen, Vegard Vereide; Bjordal, Jan Magnus. 2006. Effect of low-level laser (Ga-Al-As 655 nm) on skeletal muscle fatigue induced by electrical stimulation in rats. Journal of applied physiology. 101. 6 pages. doi: Sesammendragsfelt
  • Lopez-Martins, Rodrigo Alvaro Brandão; Albertini, Regiane; Lopes-Martins, Patrícia Sardinha Leonardo; de Carvalho, Flávio Aimbire Soares; Iversen, Vegard Vereide; Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Neto, Hugo Caire Castro Faria. 2006. Steroid receptor antagonist mifepristone inhibits the anti-inflammatory effects of photoradiation. Photomedicine and Laser Surgery. 24.
  • Bjordal, Jan M; Ljunggren, Anne Elisabeth; Klovning, Atle; Slørdal, Lars. 2005. NSAIDs, including coxibs, probably do more harm than good, and paracetamol in ineffective for hip OA. Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. 64: 655-656.
  • Bjordal, Jan Magnus. 2005. Vioxx scandal and ineffective NSAIDs in osteoarthritis, implications for physical therapy? Physical Therapy Reviews. 10.
  • Bjordal, Jan Magnus. 2005. Guest editorial: Vioxx scandal and ineffective NSAIDs in osteoarthritis, implications for physical therapy? Physical Therapy Reviews. 10: 3-4.
  • Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Bogen, B; Lopes-Martins, RA; Klovning, Atle. 2005. Can Cochrane Reviews in controversial areas be biased? A sensitivity analysis based on the protocol of a Systematic Cochrane Review on low-level laser therapy in osteoarthritis. Photomedicine and Laser Surgery. 23: 453-8.
  • Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Bogen, Bård Erik; Lopes-Martins, Rodrigo Alvaro Brandao; Klovning, Atle. 2005. Can Cochrane Reviews in controversial areas be biased? A Sensitivity analysis based on the protocol of a Systematic Cochrane Review on low-level laser therapy in osteoarthritis. Photomedicine and Laser Surgery. 23.
  • Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Demmink, Jan Hendrik. 2005. Behandling av akutte idrettskader med fysiske virkemidler. Idrettsmedisin. 3: 3-8.
  • Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Demmink, Jan Hendrik. 2005. Behandling av akutte idrettsskader med fysiske virkemidler. Norsk idrettsmedisin. 20.
  • Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Ljunggren, Anne Elisabeth; Klovning, Atle; Slordal, L. 2005. NSAIDs, including coxibs, probably do more harm than good, and paracetamol is ineffective for hip OA.[comment]. Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. 64: 655-6.
  • Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Ljunggren, Anne Elisabeth; Klovning, Atle; Slordal, Lars. 2005. NSAIDs, including coxibs, probably do more harm than good, and paracetamol is ineffective for hip OA. Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. 64.
  • Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Ljunggren, Anne Elisabeth; Klovning, Atle; Slørdal, Lars; Bjordal, JM; Ljunggren, AE; Klovning, A; Slordal, L. 2005. Managing osteoarthritis of the knee - Conclusions about use of NSAIDs are misleading - Authors' reply. BMJ. British Medical Journal. 330: 672-673. doi: 10.1136/bmj.330.7492.672-c
  • Lopes-Martins, RA; Albertini, R; Martins, PS; Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Faria Neto, Hugo Caire Castro. 2005. Spontaneous effects of low-level laser therapy (650 nm) in acute inflammatory mouse pleurisy induced by carrageenan. Photomedicine and Laser Surgery. 23: 377-81.
  • Lopes-Martins, Rodrigo Alvaro Brandao; Albertini, R.; Martins, P.S.; Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Faria neto, H.C. 2005. Spontaneous effects of low-level laser therapy (650mm) in acute inflammatory mouse pleurisy induced by carrageenan. Photomedicine and Laser Surgery. 23.
  • Bjordal, Jan Magnus. 2004. Publish or Perish? Physical Therapy Reviews. 9: 63.
  • Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Demmink, JH. 2004. Review of tennis elbow was biased. BMJ. British Medical Journal. 328: 897-898.
  • Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Demmink, Jan Hendrik. 2004. Review of tennis elbow was biased Letter to the editor. BMJ (Clinical Research Edition). 328: 897-898.
  • Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Ljunggren, Anne Elisabeth; Klovning, Atle; Slørdal, Lars. 2004. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, including cyclo-oxygenase-2 inhibitors, in osteoarthritic knee pain: meta-analysis of randomised placebo controlled trials. BMJ. British Medical Journal. 329: 1317-1322.
  • Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Ljunggren, Anne Elisabeth; Klovning, Atle; Slørdal, Lars. 2004. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, including cyclo-oxygenase-2 inhibitors, in ostcoarthritic knee pain: meta-analysis of randomised placebo controlled trials. BMJ. British Medical Journal. 329: 1317-1320D.
  • Bjordal, Jan Magnus. 2003. A systematic review of low level laser therapy with location-specific doses for chronic joint disorders. Australian Journal of Physiotherapy. 49: 107-116.
  • Bjordal, Jan Magnus. 2003. A quantitative study of bias in systematic reviews. Advances in Physiotherapy. 5: 83-96.
Reports and theses
  • Brudal, Hanne; Bjordal, Jan Magnus. 2012. Diagnostisk nøyaktighet av kliniske tester og korrelasjon av Western Ontario Rotator Cuff Index ved symptomatisk unilateral supraspinatustendinopati; en tverrsnitt studie med muskelskjelettultralyd som referansetest. 40 pages.
  • Langeland, Ole; Bjordal, Jan Magnus. 2012. Diagnostisk verdi av ortopediske spesielle tester for å detektere endret acromiohumeral distanse i skulderleddet og grad av symptomer og funksjonsnedsettelse målt ved Western Ontario Rotator Cuff index. 40 pages.
  • Bjordal, JM; Johansen, O; Holm, I; Zappfe, K; Nilsen, EM. 2004. Effekt av fysioterapi ved kneleddsartrose, begrenset til elektroterapi og øvelsesbehandling. Medisinsk metodevurdering basert på internasjonal og egen litteraturgranskning Rapport 4/2004. Nasjonalt kunnskapssenter for helsetjenesten, Oslo. 104 pages.
  • Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Johansen, Oddmund; Holm, Inger; Zapffe, Knut; Nilsen, Ellen M; Kristiansen, Ivar Sønbø; Linnestad, Kristin Kamilla; Hofmann, Bjørn. 2004. Effekt av fysioterapi ved kneleddsartrose, begrenset til elektroterapi og øvelsesbehandling. Rapport fra Kunnskapssenteret. 7/2004. Nasjonalt kunnskapssenter for helsetjenesten, Oslo. 104 pages.
  • Nilsen, Ellen Mathilde; Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Holm, Inger; Johansen, Oddmund; Zapffe, Knut. 2004. Effekt av fysioterapi ved knearthrose, begrenset til øvelsesbehandling og elektroterapi. 7. Nasjonalt Kunnskapssenter for Helsetjenesten, Oslo, Norge. 104 pages.
  • Bjordal, Jan Magnus. 2003. Validation of electrophysical agents in pain management by identification of their dose-response patterns.
Book sections
  • Bjordal, Jan Magnus; Lopes-Martins, Rodrigo Álvaro Brandao. 2014. Low Level Laser Therapy in Arthritis and Tendinopathies. 52, pages 603-610. In:
    • Hamblin, Michael. 2014. Handbook of Photomedicine. CRC Press. 821 pages. ISBN: 978-1-4398-8469-0.
  • Bjordal, Jan Magnus. 2008. A systematic review of post-operative pain relief by low level laser therapy (LLLT) after third molar and endodontic surgery (slides only). 393-440. In:
    • 2008. R. Waynant and D.B. Tata (eds.), Proceedings of light-activated tissue regeneration and therapy conference. 48 pages.
  • Bjordal, Jan Magnus. 2007. Nasjonale retningslinjer for ryggbehandling. Meta-analyser og innledning vedr. dissens FORMI sept. 2007. faglig_bok_institusjon, pages 27. In:
    • 2007. http://www.formi.no/images/uploads/pdf/meta_analyser_og_innledning_vedr_dissens_FORMI_sept_2007.pdf. Sosial- og Helsedirektoratet, Ullevål sykehus, Oslo. 27 pages.

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