Proximal Priority Technique
Laser therapy applied directly to a site of interest will still have some effect, possibly a good one, but the author suggests that adherence to the proximal priority method will make a good effect even better. - Toshio Ohshiro, MD (Japan)
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 FILEShort-term Effects of High-Intensity Laser Therapy Versus Ultrasound Therapy in the Treatment of People With Subacromial Impingement Syndrome: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Statistically significant differences in change in pain, articular movement, ftinctionality, and muscle strength (force-generating capacity) (VAS, CMS, and SST scores) were observed after 10 treatment sessions from the baseline for participants in the HILT group compared with participants in the US therapy group. In particular, only the difference in change of VAS score between groups (1,65 points) surpassed the accepted minimal clinically important difference for this tool.
OPEN FILENitric Oxide Inhibits the Replication Cycle of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus
We also show here that NO inhibits viral protein and RNA synthesis. Furthermore, we demonstrate that NO generated by inducible nitric oxide synthase, an enzyme that produces NO, inhibits the SARS CoV replication cycle.
OPEN FILESafety and Efficacy of Low-Level Laser Therapy in Autoimmune Thyroiditis: Long-Term Follow-Up Study
Conclusion. LLLT, by the methods described, has been shown to be safe for the treatment of hypothyroidism resulting from CAT.
OPEN FILEPhotobiomodulation Therapy: A Possible Answer to the Opioid Crisis
The door is now open, showing PBM can reduce the number of opioid prescriptions; it is up to the researchers to complete the story.
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