Does addition of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) in conservative care of knee arthritis successfully postpone the need for joint replacement
We conclude low-level laser therapy should be incorporated into standard conservative treatment protocol for symptomatic knee arthritis.
OPEN FILEClinical effectiveness of multi-wavelength photobiomodulation therapy as an adjunct to extracorporeal shock wave therapy in the management of plantar fasciitis: a randomized controlled trial
All active treatment groups maintained the treatment effect at the 12-week follow-up. Both ESWT and PBMT were effective in increasing PPT values, decreasing pain and increasing functional ability. Additionally, application of PBMT after ESWT was shown to be superior over ESWT and PBMT alone, and ESWT was superior over PBMT in terms of reducing pain sensitivity and increasing function.
OPEN FILEClass IV Laser Therapy Treatment of Multifactorial Lumbar Stenosis With Low-Back and Leg Pain: A Case Report
Conclusion: Class IV laser therapy may be a treatment option in patients with chronic multifactorial low-back pain, possibly allowing for earlier active intervention and return to ADLs.
OPEN FILEEffects of high intensity laser therapy on pain and function of patients with chronic back pain
Laser Therapy can be an effective nonsurgical intervention method for reducing pain and helping the performance of daily routines of patients who have chronic back pain.
OPEN FILESystematic Review of Nondrug, Nonsurgical Treatment of Shoulder Conditions
Conclusion: The findings of this literature review may help inform practitioners who use conservative methods (eg, doctors of chiropractic, physical therapists, and other manual therapists) regarding the levels of evidence for modalities used for common shoulder conditions.
OPEN FILEPhotobiomodulation of the Dorsal Root Ganglion for the Treatment of Low Back Pain: A Pilot Study
Conclusion: Laser irradiation caused an immediate decrease in low back pain post-procedure similar to pain reduction caused by lidocaine injection. Both lidocaine injection and laser irradiation were more effective than radiofrequency treatment for immediate and longer term (1 month post-treatment) chronic back pain.
OPEN FILEEffectiveness of high-intensity laser therapy in the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders
Conclusions: The results of this study show that HILT treatment for back and neck pain significantly improved pain and disability scores compared with controls.
OPEN FILELow Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) for Chronic Low Back Pain (LBP)
Conclusion: Based on the findings, if low level laser is irradiated on the mentioned area with appropriate dose, wavelength and exposure time, it will be a suitable and less aggressive method without side effect on the LBP.
OPEN FILEA Randomized Controlled Trial for the Efficacy of Therapeutic Class IV Laser Treatment for Tendinosis
CONCLUSION:Preliminary results suggest that LLLT is efficacious for the treatment of chronic epicondylitis.
OPEN FILEThe Use of Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) For Musculoskeletal Pain
The purpose of this paper is to review the use of LLLT for pain, the biochemical mechanisms of action, the dose response curves, and how LLLT may be employed by orthopedic surgeons to improve outcomes and reduce adverse events.
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