Our findings suggest that NIR light therapy may be used as an ergogenic aid during functional tasks or post-injury rehabilitation.

Context: Near-infrared (NIR) light therapy is purported to act as an ergogenic aid by enhancing the contractile function of skeletal muscle.

In the context of sport, an ergogenic aid can be broadly defined as a technique or substance used for the purpose of enhancing performance.

It's one of the few ergogenic aids that has an immediate effect.

Shortly before competition, he starts supplementing his diet with ergogenic aids and vitamin pills.

The purpose of this article is to review the epidemiology, administration, efficacy, pharmacology, and side effects of commonly used ergogenic aids.

Moreover, the physical therapist can serve as a resource for those individuals seeking information on the risks and benefits of ergogenic aids.

"You put ergogenic aids on top of that, you're going to get a better team."