Photobiomodulation using high- or low-level laser irradiations in patients with lumbar disc degenerative changes: disappointing outcomes and remarks

Clinical Interventions in Aging
Jakub TaradajJoanna Rosińczuk

Abstract

Laser therapy seems to be a beneficial physical agent for chronic low back pain (LBP), and it is commonly used in the clinical rehabilitation practice. However, there are still no indisputable and clearly defined protocols and practical guidelines, and further, the methodology of the previous reports leaves many unsatisfied and raises some reservations. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) and high-intensity laser therapy (HILT) in patients with lumbar disc degenerative changes based on the analysis of the short- and long-term results and in comparison with the placebo effect. This study was a prospective and placebo-controlled clinical trial. A group of 68 participants were qualified for the therapy and were assigned to four comparative groups in the order they volunteered: HILT of 1,064 nm, 60 J/cm2, 10 minutes (HILT); sham (HILT placebo); LLLT of 785 nm, 8 J/cm2, 8 minutes; and sham (LLLT placebo). The following tests were used to assess the effectiveness of treatment: 1) the visual analogue scale; 2) the Laitinen Questionnaire Indicators of Pain; 3) the Oswestry Disability Index; 4) the Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire; 5) Lasegue test; and 6) Schober's test. All me...Continue Reading

Citations

Nov 30, 2019·Pain Practice : the Official Journal of World Institute of Pain·Glauce R PigattoNivaldo A Parizotto
Jul 16, 2021·Photobiomodulation, Photomedicine, and Laser Surgery·Shi-Jie HuangYu-Jung Cheng

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