Taopatch, light therapy to improve posture and movement

Chat with the Physiotherapist: 8 – Taopatch, light therapy to improve posture and movement

OCTOBER 29, 2025 | By Mattia Plati

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In the world of running, many athletes, both amateur and professional, face challenges related to injury, fatigue and improved performance. In this context, innovative solutions have emerged such as the Taopatch, a medical device that supports the health and performance of athletes. 

What is Taopatch? 

Taopatch is a wearable medical device that uses the benefits of light, which have already been scientifically studied (1), with tens of thousands of publications in this field. The beneficial effects of light are numerous and affect several aspects: the reduction of pain, the regulation of circadian rhythms and vitamin D metabolism, the stimulation of the immune system, the facilitation of muscle recovery and in other areas outside the sports context. Designed to be applied to the skin at strategic points on the body, it consists of a thin layer of nanotechnology, the quantum dots; this invention in 2023 allowed the three creators to win the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. 

It works on the proprioceptive system, i.e. our ability to perceive and recognize, therefore control, the position of the body in space and the state of contraction of the muscles, even without the support of sight. 

It is activated by body heat and sunlight and is able to emit a wide spectrum of therapeutic light; these light pulses (or photons) are able to penetrate the skin and reach the cells, which in turn create a greater production of energy in the form of ATP. 

Worn while running, the Taopatch can help to: 

• improve posture and body alignment by reducing muscle hypertone and incorrect postural patterns; this allows a smoother movement with less friction and less joint wear;  
• reduce pain and the risk of musculoskeletal injuries;  
• Reduce post-workout pain
• optimize physical performance by increasing the body's endurance and recovery capacity thanks to greater energy production and therefore better cellular metabolism;  
• promote relaxation and mental concentration;  
• sleep better by optimizing circadian rhythms. 

Scientific evidence and testimonies 

Although the field of bioenergetic technologies is still under development and research, this device already has numerous publications in place, both in the sports and medical fields. By improving posture and reducing "faulty postures", numerous athletes and enthusiasts report noticing improvements in performance, a feeling of increased energy and a reduction in posture-related problems during running sessions. 

All this does not replace traditional therapies, but is integrated with the other therapies available in the medical field, in line with the synergistic intervention described by the 2017 posturology guidelines. 

The role of Taopatch in running 

For runners, the use of Taopatch can be a useful complement to optimize biomechanical efficiency and reduce muscle stress. It can be particularly suitable for those facing intense workouts, recovery from injuries or looking to improve their posture and motor control. 

Its use in the postural patient is of considerable importance. By applying the device, in fact, you can immediately understand if the pain and movement change. In this case, it means that part of his disorders are of neuro-muscular and postural origin and postural reprogramming can be started immediately, in order to obtain a measurable and permanent proprioceptive and postural improvement over time. 

Conclusions 

The Taopatch is part of a landscape of emerging technologies that seek to combine biophysics, neuroscience and biomechanics to improve sports performance and global well-being. All this is already witnessed by top athletes such as Angelica Ghergo, Virginia and Alexandra Troiani and the Slovenian Lina Hribar, who use Taopatch in their daily practice to reduce pain and increase their performance. 

(1): https://taopatch.com/it/La-scienza-della-terapia-luminosa