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
Interpretation We show that LLLT reduces pain immediately after treatment in acute neck pain and up to 22 weeks after completion of treatment in patients with chronic neck pain.
OPEN FILEThe Effect of Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) Applied Prior to Muscle Injury
Conclusion: LLLTapplied immediately prior to injury had positive effects during the muscle regeneration process. Therefore, this resource may have considerable therapeutic value, especially for athletes who practice sports in which there is a constant risk ofmuscle injury.
OPEN FILESystematic Review of the Literature of Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) in the Management of Neck Pain
Conclusions: This review provides limited evidence from one RCT for the use of infrared laser for the treatment of acute neck pain (n¼71) and chronic neck pain from four RCTs.
OPEN FILEEfficacy of Low Level Laser Therapy in Myofascial Pain Syndrome: An Algometric and Thermographic Evaluation
Conclusions: LLLT seemed to be beneficial for pain in MPS by using algometry and thermography
OPEN FILEEfficacy of 904 nm Gallium Arsenide Low Level Laser Therapy in the Management of Chronic Myofascial Pain in the Neck: A Double-Blind and Randomize-Controlled Trial
Conclusion: This study revealed that short-period application of LLLT is effective in pain relief and in the improvement of functional ability and QoL in patients with MPS.
OPEN FILEEffects of low-level laser therapy on pain in patients with musculoskeletal disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis
CONCLUSIONS: This meta-analysis presents evidence that LLLT is an effective treatment modality to reduce pain in adult patients with musculoskeletal disorders. Adherence to WALT dosage recommendations seems to enhance treatment effectiveness.
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 FILEEffect of Diode Laser in the Treatment of Patients with Nonspecific Chronic Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Conclusions: This study demonstrated that the use of diode laser (980 nm) with large diameter spot size, in association with exercise therapy, appears to be effective.
OPEN FILECarpal Tunnel Syndrome Treated with a Diode Laser: A Controlled Treatment of the Transverse Carpal Ligament
Conclusions: LLLT was effective in alleviating pain and symptoms, and in improving functional ability and finger and hand strength for mild and moderate CTS patients with no side effects.
OPEN FILEApplications of Photobiomodulation Therapy to Musculoskeletal Disorders and Osteoarthritis with Particular Relevance to Canada
A trend has emerged over time for more power to achieve better effective treatments, and the understanding of the physiological effect of safe parameters has improved.
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