ArticleOpen access Macedonian journal of medical sciences2019
Effects of High - Intensity Laser in Treatment of Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain.
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- High-intensity laser therapy in low back pain management: a systematic review with meta-analysis.Lasers in medical science · 2023Pooled it
- Effect of High-Intensity Laser Acupuncture on Muscle Performance, Pain, and Quality of Life in Patients with Chronic Nonspecific Low Back Pain: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial.Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare · 2026Trial
- Update on Non-surgical Treatments for Lumbar Pain.Revista brasileira de ortopedia · 2025Article
- [Update on Non-surgical Treatments for Lumbar Pain].Revista brasileira de ortopedia · 2025Article
- Adjunctive Approach to Therapeutic Laser and Exercise Therapies in Alleviating Pain and Disability in Patients with Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review.Journal of lifestyle medicine · 2024Review
- High-Intensity Laser Therapy in Pain Management of Knee Osteoarthritis.Biomedicines · 2024Review
- High-Intensity Laser Therapy (HILT) as an Emerging Treatment for Vulvodynia and Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain Disorders: A Systematic Review of Treatment Efficacy.Journal of clinical medicine · 2022Review
- A Randomized Comparative Study between High-Intensity and Low-Level Laser Therapy in the Treatment of Chronic Nonspecific Low Back Pain.Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM · 2020Article
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Abstract
backgroundChronic low back pain lasts longer than 12 weeks and is characterised by pain, muscle weakness, reduced functional ability and psychosocial burden.
aimTo compare the effects of two physical modalities, high-intensity laser against ultrasound therapy in the treatment of patients with chronic low back pain. MATERIAL AND
methodsThis was a prospective, monocentric, controlled clinical study comprising a group of 54 patients at the age between 25 and 65 years. Patients were divided into two groups: an examined group of 27 patients (high-intensity laser and exercises) and a control group of 27 patients (ultrasound therapy and exercises). The results were evaluated by the Numeric Pain Rating Scale, Oswestry Disability Index and Schober's test. Clinical findings were evaluated at the same time points for all patients, before treatment, at two weeks and three months following treatment. Statistical analyses were made to compare the differences between the results obtained on admission and the two consecutive control check-ups. Statistical significance was defined as a P value < 0.05.
resultsThe examined group showed statistically significantly better results than the control group after completion of the treatment (at two weeks) and at follow up after three months.
conclusionThis study has shown that patient with chronic low back pain treated with a high-intensity laser has significantly reduced low back pain, reduced disability and improved range of motion. Its positive effect maintained for three months. It seems to be an effective, safe and useful physical modality in the treatment of a patient with chronic low back pain.
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