ArticleJournal of lasers in medical sciences2015
Monochromatic Infrared Photo Energy Versus Low Level Laser Therapy in Chronic Low Back Pain.
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- Photobiomodulation combination therapy as a new insight in neurological disorders: a comprehensive systematic review.BMC neurology · 2024Pooled it
- Effects of photobiomodulation on pain, lactate and muscle performance (ROM, torque, and EMG parameters) of paretic upper limb in patients with post-stroke spastic hemiparesis-a randomized controlled clinical trial.Lasers in medical science · 2024Trial
- Effect of infrared belt and hot water bag on labor pain intensity among primiparous: a randomized controlled trial.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2023Trial
- Infrared Radiation in the Management of Musculoskeletal Conditions and Chronic Pain: A Systematic Review.European journal of investigation in health, psychology and education · 2022Review
- Protective effect of Photobiomodulation Therapy and Bone Marrow Stromal Stem Cells Conditioned Media on Pheochromocytoma Cell Line 12 Against Oxidative Stress Induced by Hydrogen Peroxide.Journal of lasers in medical sciences · 2019Article
- Use of Integrative Medicine in the United States Military Health System.Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM · 2017Review
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Abstract
introductionLow back pain (LBP) is the most common musculoskeletal disease. Monochromatic infrared photo energy (MIPE) and low level laser therapy (LLLT) are light modalities used to reduce pain and increase blood flow. The aim of this study was to compare the effects of the MIPE and LLLT in reducing functional disability and pain as well as improving lumbar range of motion (ROM) in patients with chronic LBP.
methodsSeventy participants with LBP completed the program and were randomly assigned into 2 groups. Group 1 (n = 35) received MIPE and therapeutic exercises. Group 2 (n = 35) received LLLT and therapeutic exercises. Both groups received 2 visits per week for 6 weeks. Outcome measures were functional rating index (FRI), visual analogue scale (VAS) and modified-modified Schober test at baseline and after 6 weeks.
resultsThere were statistically significant improvements in functional disability, pain and lumbar ROM (P < .05) in each group. However, no significant differences were recorded between the groups (P > .05).
conclusionTherefore, MIPE and LLLT may play a role in treating chronic LBP and there are no differences between the two modalities in improving functional disability, pain and lumbar ROM in patients with chronic LBP.
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