Response of Aerobic Capacity to Low-Level Laser Therapy in Burned Patients

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Noha Mohamed Kamel ◽  
Rokaia Ali Toson ◽  
Shaimaa Mohamed Elsayeh
Keyword(s):  
Oxygen Consumption ◽  
Laser Therapy ◽  
Aerobic Capacity ◽  
Low Level Laser Therapy ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Maximum Oxygen Consumption ◽  
Low Level ◽  
Low Level Laser ◽  
Level Laser

Abstract Background Severe burns lead to decreased pulmonary function and impaired aerobic capacity for long periods post-injury. Low-level laser therapy is a modality utilized to improve aerobic capacity, enhance exercise performance and increase time until fatigue when utilized before aerobic exercises. Purpose This work aims to determine the impacts of pre-exercise low-level laser therapy on aerobic capacity in burn cases. Participants and Methods Sixty adults burned cases of both sexes, aged from 25 to 40 years, with second-degree healed thermal burns, and the total burned body surface area ranged from 20 to 40% participated in this study after complete wound healing. They were randomly categorized into two groups of equal numbers. The study group received low-level laser therapy before aerobic exercises, three sessions/week for 12 weeks, while the control group performed aerobic exercises three times weekly for 12 weeks. All cases received the routine physical treatment program. Aerobic capacity was assessed for both groups by measuring maximum oxygen consumption and time to exhaustion at baseline and twelve weeks following interventions. Findings There was a statistically significant rise in the mean values of maximum oxygen usage and time to fatigue after 12 weeks of treatment in both groups. However, after comparison, the improvements in the study group were statistically significant than those in the control group with (p < 0.01), (p < 0.05) respectively. Conclusion Low-level laser therapy has a beneficial therapeutic impact on promoting aerobic capacity, improving maximum oxygen consumption, and increasing treadmill time in burned cases when preceding aerobic exercises.

Assessment of healing of dental implant surgical site following Low-Level Laser Therapy using Bio-Clinical parameters: An Exploratory Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
VARSHA PALLED ◽  
DR. JITENDRA RAO ◽  
DR. RAGHUWAR DAYAL SINGH ◽  
DR. SHUCHI TRIPATHI ◽  
DR. KALPANA SINGH ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Laser Therapy ◽  
Test Group ◽  
Low Level Laser Therapy ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Clinical Parameters ◽  
Implant Stability ◽  
Low Level ◽  
Implant Stability Quotient ◽  
Low Level Laser ◽  
Level Laser

The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) improves the healing of the implant surgical site with clinical and biochemical parameters.Thirty patients with an edentulous space spanning a single tooth were selected. The patients were randomly allocated to two groups - the control group and the test group. The test group received laser energy at a power of 2J/cm 2 with a total of 4-6J energy over each implant. Clinical parameters (Implant Stability Quotient, probing index, modified sulcus bleeding index)and osteoprotegerin (OPG) were assessed at baseline and follow-up intervals (2 weeks, 6 weeks, and 3 months).The test group showed significantly higher implant stability quotient compared to thecontrol group at 2 weeks(57.93±3.95 and 35.67±3.08; p<0.01) and 3months(58.86±3.75 and 67.06±3.78; p<0.01). A significant rise in OPG levels of the test group(686.30±125.36pg/ml at baseline and 784.25±108.30pg/ml at 3months;p<0.01) was seen contrary to significant decline in the control group (839.50±249.08pg/ml at baseline,415.30±78.39pg/ml at 3months;p<0.01). Within the limitations of the study, the study suggests that the healing of peri-implant hard and soft tissues may be enhanced with the use of LLLT as an explicit modality during the post-operative period.

ASSESSMENT ON RESULTS OF SURGICAL EXTRACTION OF  IMPACTED LOWER THIRD MOLARS WITH POSTOPERATIVE LOW - LEVEL LASER THERAPY

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 130-137
Author(s):  
Huong Nguyen Thi Mai ◽  
Tai Tran Tan ◽  
Khanh Hong Quoc
Keyword(s):  
Laser Therapy ◽  
Third Molar ◽  
Low Level Laser Therapy ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Low Level ◽  
Impacted Third Molar ◽  
Low Level Laser ◽  
Level Laser ◽  
Surgical Extraction ◽  
Wisdom Teeth

Background: The most frequently performed surgical procedure in dentistry is impacted third molar extraction with difficulty varies according to the location of the tooth. Laser therapy after surgery can accelerate cell and tissue reconstruction along with relieve post-operative pain. The objective of this study was to investigate the clinical and radiographic characteristics of impacted lower third molar and to evaluate the results of surgical extraction of impacted lower third molar with post-surgical low-level laser therapy (LLLT). Subjects and Methods: Clinical and radiographic data from 90 patients (average age 28.13 ± 5.38) subjected to a surgical extraction of lower third molar were pooled and divided randomly into 3 groups: group 1 received LLLT immediately after surgery intraorally, group 2 treated with LLLT immediately after the extraction extraorally. Patients received routine management with nonactivated laser were inserted in the control group. Assessments of pain, swelling and trismus level were carried out at 24, 48 hours and on the 7th day after surgery. Results: Correlation of wisdom teeth to ramus and adjacent teeth mainly type II (88.9%), type III accounted for 11.1%. Relative depth of wisdom teeth in the bone mainly position B (81.1%), position C (18.9%). Correlation of wisdom teeth axis to adjacent teeth: horizontal (58.9%), mesioangular impactions (40%) and distoangular impaction (1.1%). There were statistically significant decreases in the level of pain, edema and interincisal opening between the laser-treated groups and the control group on the 1st and 2nd postoperative day. Conclusions: Intraoral and extraoral post-surgical low-level laser therapy treatment was useful in reducing swelling, pain and trismus compared to placebo group in impacted third molar surgery. Key words: Impacted lower third molar, low- level laser therapy

scholarly journals Application of a Low-Level Laser Therapy and the Purified Protein from Natural Latex (Hevea brasiliensis) in the Controlled Crush Injury of the Sciatic Nerve of Rats: A Morphological, Quantitative, and Ultrastructural Study

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fernando José Dias ◽  
João Paulo Mardegan Issa ◽  
Mamie Mizusaki Iyomasa ◽  
Joaquim Coutinho-Netto ◽  
Ricardo Alexandre Junqueria Calzzani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sciatic Nerve ◽  
Laser Therapy ◽  
Ultrastructural Analysis ◽  
Crush Injury ◽  
Low Level Laser Therapy ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Low Level ◽  
Injured Nerve ◽  
Low Level Laser ◽  
Level Laser

This study analyzed the effects of a low-level laser therapy (LLLT, 15 J/cm2, 780 nm wavelength) and the natural latex protein (P1, 0.1%) in sciatic nerve after crush injury (15 Kgf, axonotmesis) in rats. Sixty rats (male, 250 g) were allocated into the 6 groups (n=10): CG—control group; EG—nerve exposed; IG—injured nerve without treatment; LG—crushed nerve treated with LLLT; PG—injured nerve treated with P1; and LPG—injured nerve treated with LLLT and P1. After 4 or 8 weeks, the nerve samples were processed for morphological, histological quantification and ultrastructural analysis. After 4 weeks, the myelin density and morphological characteristics improved in groups LG, PG, and LPG compared to IG. After 8 weeks, PG, and LPG were similar to CG and the capillary density was higher in the LG, PG, and LPG. In the ultrastructural analysis the PG and LPG had characteristics that were similar to the CG. The application of LLLT and/or P1 improved the recovery from the nerve crush injury, and in the long term, the P1 protein was the better treatment used, since only the application of LLLT has not reached the same results, and these treatments applied together did not potentiate the recovery.

Equine wound healing: influence of low level laser therapy on an equine metacarpal wound healing model

2012 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Henry W. Jann ◽  
Kenneth Bartels ◽  
Jerry W. Ritchey ◽  
Mark Payton ◽  
John M. Bennett
Keyword(s):  
Wound Healing ◽  
Laser Therapy ◽  
Low Level Laser Therapy ◽  
Energy Output ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Skin Wounds ◽  
Full Thickness ◽  
Low Level ◽  
Low Level Laser ◽  
Level Laser

AbstractTo evaluate the effects of low level laser therapy (LLLT) on healing of full thickness symmetrical skin wounds in horses. LLLT is a therapeutic modality using the application of light, usually a low power laser or light emitting diode in the power range of 1 mW to 12 W that, in practical terms, promotes tissue regeneration as well as reducing inflammation and pain.Experimental study.Healthy horses (n=8).Full thickness, 2.5 cm square skin wounds were created in the mid-metacarpal region on one leg of eight normal horses. LLLT was used on limbs assigned to the experimental group and limbs assigned to the control group were allowed to heal without treatment. LLLT was administered using a line generated optical scanner with a dual diode laser system (model EML; Erchonia Laser Healthcare, McKinney, TX, USA) at a wavelength of 635 nm and an energy output of 17 mW per diode. Wound size was measured for an 80-day period post operatively. Eighty days after surgery incisional biopsies were examined histologically.Wounds treated with LLLT healed faster than the control wounds (LLLT increased the rate of wound healing.

Low-level laser therapy on the rat’s gastrocnemius morphometry submitted to a rheumatoid arthritis model

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 111-115
Author(s):  
Estéfani Marin ◽  
◽  
Jacqueline Lumy Fuse ◽  
Larissa Pereira Lopes ◽  
Morgana Neves ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Laser Therapy ◽  
Wistar Rats ◽  
Low Level Laser Therapy ◽  
Lesion Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Low Level ◽  
Low Level Laser ◽  
Level Laser ◽  
Significant Difference

Introduction. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, systemic, autoimmune inflammatory disease of unknown origin, mainly affecting synovial joints and related structures, including the adjacent musculature, generating great disability and reduction in quality of life. Aim. This study was designed to investigate the effect of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) on gastrocnemius of Wistar rats subjected to an experimental model of RA. Material and methods. Forty male Wistar rats were used, separated into: acute and chronic, being subdivided into Control Group (CG): without intervention, Lesion Group (LG): submitted to lesion, Laser Control Group (LCG): without lesion and with treatment, and Laser Lesion Group (LLG): submitted to lesion and LLLT. The treatment with LLLT occurred in four points of the right knee, wavelength of 660 nm, energy density of 5 J/cm2, energy per point of 0.003 J. Morphometric analysis was performed using a 40x magnification photomicrograph and analyzed using the Image-Pro-Plus 6.0 program. Results. As result of the acute group there was a difference only for muscle mass, being higher in CG. For the chronic group there was significant difference for cross-sectional area, larger and smaller diameter, again with the control group obtaining higher values than the others, for the number of nuclei LG was lower than CG and LCG, but LLG was not different from any of them. Conclusion. It is concluded that treatment with LLLT was not very effective in reversing the harmful effects of RA on the gastrocnemius muscle.

Effects of low-level laser therapy on cartilage repair in an experimental model of osteoarthritis

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anderson Amaro dos Santos ◽  
Poliani Oliveira ◽  
Kelly Rossetti Fernandes ◽  
Lara Rhon ◽  
Carla Roberta Tim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Laser Therapy ◽  
Cruciate Ligament ◽  
Treated Group ◽  
Male Rats ◽  
Low Level Laser Therapy ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Low Level ◽  
Low Level Laser ◽  
Post Surgery ◽  
Level Laser

AbstractObjective:The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of low level laser therapy (LLLT) on the degenerative process in the articular cartilage after an anterior cruciate ligament transection (ACLT) model in rats.Methods:Eighty male rats (Wistar) were divided into four groups: 1.) intact control group (CG), 2.) injured control group (ICG), 3.) injured laser-treated group at 10 J/cmResults:Initial signs of tissue degradation could be observed 5 weeks post-ACLT, evidenced by the decrease of proteoglycan concentration and increase in cartilage thickness of the ICG. After 8 weeks post-surgery, analysis showed a progression of the degenerative processes in the ICG revealed by the increased cellularity and higher TNF-α, IL1-β and MMP-13 immunoexpression. LLLT was able to modulate some of the aspects relating to the degradative process, such as biomodulation of the number of chondrocyte proliferation, prevention of proteoglycan loss, and decrease of MMP-13 immunoexpression.Conclusion:This study showed that the 685-nm laser irradiation, especially at 10 J/cm

scholarly journals Effect of Low-level Laser Therapy With Different Locations of Irradiation on Postoperative Endodontic Pain in Patients With Symptomatic Irreversible Pulpitis: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 249-254 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mandana Naseri ◽  
Mohammad Asnaashari ◽  
Elham Moghaddas ◽  
Mohammad Reza Vatankhah
Keyword(s):  
Laser Therapy ◽  
Low Level Laser Therapy ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Time Intervals ◽  
Double Blind ◽  
Effective Measure ◽  
Low Level ◽  
Low Level Laser ◽  
Level Laser ◽  
Irreversible Pulpitis

Introduction: This double-blind, placebo-controlled, clinical trial aimed to investigate the analgesic efficacy of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) with two different locations, and their comparison, in postoperative endodontic pain (PEP) levels in molars diagnosed with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis. Methods: Seventy-five patients with a molar tooth, diagnosed with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis, were divided into three groups of placebo, buccal only irradiation (BI), and buccal and lingual irradiation (BLI), with 25 cases being in each group. The participants received similar singlevisit nonsurgical endodontic treatments. Then, a sham laser was used in the control group instead of LLLT. Individuals in BI and BLI groups received 80-second irradiation on the buccal surface and 80-second irradiation on each of the buccal and lingual surfaces respectively. A laser with an 808 nm wavelength, power of 100 mW, a fiber diameter of 600 μm, and a dose of 70 J/cm2 was used. PEP was assessed using a 0-100 mm VAS 4, 8, 24, and 48 hours after the treatment. Results: BLI showed a significantly higher reduction of PEP compared to placebo in all time intervals of this study. BLI was significantly more effective than BI 8 hours after the treatment. However, intragroup differences between BLI and BI groups at other time intervals and between BI and placebo groups in all time intervals were not significant. The number of taken analgesics in the BLI group was significantly lower than the placebo group and was on a statistical borderline compared to the BI group. Conclusion: LLLT with BLI was an effective measure as a supplement to oral analgesics in the reduction of PEP compared to the placebo.

scholarly journals THE EXPRESSION OF TGF-1 AFTER LOW LEVEL LASER THERAPY IN INFLAMMATION ANIMAL MODEL

2017 ◽  
Vol 53 (1) ◽  
pp. 29
Author(s):  
Imam Subadi ◽  
Indrayuni Lukitra Wardhani ◽  
Andriati Andriati
Keyword(s):  
Laser Therapy ◽  
Negative Control Group ◽  
Positive Control ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Low Level Laser Therapy ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Treatment Groups ◽  
Low Level ◽  
Low Level Laser ◽  
Level Laser

Pain is the most common complaints in everyday practice. Pain is a clinical manifestation caused by stimuli due to potential tissue damage. Low level laser therapy (LLLT) has been used in reducing pain. One of indicator tissue healing is activation of transforming growth factor -b1(TGF-b1). Tissue healing will eliminate the pain. Do LLLT stimulate TGF-b1 expression? The objective of this study was to investigate the expression of TGF-b1 in low level laser therapy. Thirty male Wistar rats, body weight 250 – 300 gram, 3 month old, were divided into 3 groups, negative control (n=10), positive control (n=10) and treatment groups (n=10). The positive control and treatment groups were injected with Complete’s Freund Adjuvant (CFA) 100 mL at left footpad. The treatment group treated with low level laser therapy Lasermed type 2100 wavelength 905 nm, out power 25-500 mW, dose 1 joule/cm2;5 times with interval 24 hours on left footpad. Samples were taken from the skin of footpad and immunohistochemical examination with monoclonal antibody anti- TGF-b1. Calculations carried out on brown reaction in macrophage cell. Data were analyzed using the Games Howell with SPSS 17. There were significant differences in the expression of TGF-b1 in treatment group (15.8±3.1) compared with the positive control group (3.9±1.1) and negative control group (4.6±2.1). There were no significant differences between expression TGF-b1 in positive control group and negative control group. In conclusion, low level laser therapy increased the expression of TGF-b1.

scholarly journals Effect of Low Level Laser Therapy on Gingival Inflammation in Patients undergoing Fixed Orthodontic Treatment: A Randomized Clinical Trial

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (D) ◽  
pp. 139-145
Author(s):  
Eman Aly ◽  
Hend Salah Hafez ◽  
Amr Hussein Labib ◽  
Tarek Abdel Hamid Harhash ◽  
Mohamed Abou El-Yazeed ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Laser Therapy ◽  
Orthodontic Treatment ◽  
Low Level Laser Therapy ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Orthodontic Appliances ◽  
Gingival Inflammation ◽  
Low Level ◽  
Low Level Laser ◽  
Level Laser ◽  
Fixed Orthodontic Appliances

AIM: The aim of this study was to compare the effect of low level laser therapy (LLLT) with non-LLLT as an adjunct to mechanical debridement in patients who develop gingival inflammation during fixed orthodontic treatment. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Thirty subjects undergoing comprehensive fixed orthodontic treatment were randomly allocated. Split mouth design was applied for each patient, where the four quadrants were randomly allocated to receive full mouth debridement. The test group (quadrant) received three laser sessions (days 1, 3, and 5) besides debridement while the control group (quadrant) received debridement only. Both bleeding index (BI) and plaque index (PI) were measured after 1 and 3 months, while the total colony forming units (CFU) were measured after 2 and 6 weeks. RESULTS: Clinical assessments (BI and PI) showed a statistically significant decrease at the first follow-up (after 1 month) and a slight increase in the second (after 3 months) that did not reach the base line. While, the total CFU showed a significant decrease in both follow-ups. CONCLUSION: Laser showed superior results in the treatment of gingival inflammation induced by fixed orthodontic appliances other than debridement only.

scholarly journals Intra-Articular Laser Treatment Plus Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Significantly Reduces Pain in Many Patients Who Had Failed Prior PRP Treatment

Medicines ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 75
Author(s):  
Chadwick C. Prodromos ◽  
Susan Finkle ◽  
Alexander Dawes ◽  
Angelo Dizon
Keyword(s):  
Laser Therapy ◽  
Joint Replacement ◽  
Platelet Rich Plasma ◽  
Post Treatment ◽  
Low Level Laser Therapy ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Low Level ◽  
Joint Replacement Surgery ◽  
Low Level Laser ◽  
Level Laser

Background: In our practice, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injections effectively reduce pain in most, but not all, arthritic patients. When PRP treatment fails, joint replacement surgery is often the only good alternative. Surface Low-Level-Laser-Therapy (LLLT) has not been helpful for osteoarthrosis in our experience. We hypothesized that intra-articular laser (IAL) treatment combined with PRP would improve results in patients with prior ineffective PRP treatment. Methods: We offered Intra-articular Low-Level-Laser-Therapy (IAL) treatment simultaneously with repeat PRP injection to patients who had received no benefit from PRP alone. They were the treatment and also historical control group since all had failed PRP treatment alone. Thirty joints were treated: 22 knees, 4 hips, 2 shoulder glenohumeral joints and 2 first carpo-metacarpal (1st CMC). Results: No adverse events were seen at any time after treatment in any patient. Twenty-eight joints were available for re-evaluation: ≥ 40% improvement was seen in 46% (6 months), 32% (12 months) and 32% (24 months) post-treatment. Mean SANE scores improved significantly at 1 and 2 years. Thirteen patients failed treatment and had joint replacement. Conclusions: PRP with IAL allowed avoidance of surgery and good pain control at least two years post-treatment in nearly half of patients who had failed PRP treatment alone.

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