EFFECT OF LOW LEVEL LASER THERAPY ON HEMIPLEGIC SHOULDER PAIN IN POST STROKE SUBJECTS

2021 ◽  
pp. 73-76
Author(s):  
Pappala kiran Prakash ◽  
Dommeti Sai Sushmitha ◽  
P.R.S Thulasi ◽  
Ganapathi Swamy
Keyword(s):  
Laser Therapy ◽  
Shoulder Pain ◽  
Upper Limb ◽  
Rehabilitation Programme ◽  
Low Level Laser Therapy ◽  
Post Stroke ◽  
Upper Limb Function ◽  
Level Laser ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B

Shoulder pain is a common complication of a stroke which can impede participation in rehabilitation and has been associated with poor outcomes. Low Level LASER Therapy (LLLT) is one of the adjunct treatments of choice with exercise therapy for shoulder rehabilitation in Physiotherapy. The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of LLLT on Hemiplegic Shoulder Pain (HSP) in reducing shoulder pain and improving upper limb function in post Stroke subjects. Prospective study design. 68 subjects with mean age of 53 years having a clinical diagnosis of Stroke with HSP were randomly allocated into two groups. In Group-A (n=34) subjects were treated with LLLT and standardized Rehabilitation Programme, where as in Group-B (n=34) subjects were treated with standardized Rehabilitation Programme. Participants were given interventions twice a week for 8 weeks. The outcomes of this intervention were measured by SPADI for pain, disability and FMA-UE for function. Statistical analysis of the data revealed that within group comparison both groups showed signicant improvement in all parameters, where as in between groups comparison Group-A showed better improvement compared to the Group-B. After 8 weeks of interventions both Group-A and Group-B showed signicant improvement in reducing pain and improving upper limb function. However LLLT along with Standardized Rehabilitation Programme showed more improvement when compared to the Standardised Rehabilitation Programme alone. Thus this study concludes that LLLT is a useful adjunct in HSPalong with rehabilitation

scholarly journals Neovascularization: topical effects of streptococcus thermophilus and low level laser therapy in treatment of diabetic wound in rats

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (9) ◽  
pp. 3357
Author(s):  
Devi Kumari ◽  
Hina Khan ◽  
Asad R. Jiskani ◽  
Muhammad Rafique ◽  
Muhammad Asif ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Vessel ◽  
Laser Therapy ◽  
Streptococcus Thermophilus ◽  
Low Level Laser Therapy ◽  
Blood Vessel Formation ◽  
Low Level ◽  
Low Level Laser ◽  
Level Laser ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B

Background: Diabetic wound is a major socioeconomic debilitating problem in this society. Various treatment options are available but still it requires better treatment option. In diabetes mellitus the oxygenation to the tissues is reduced. In this study effects of low level laser therapy were compared with topical application of Streptococcus thermophilus on diabetic wounds that induces formation of new blood vessel and free radical scavenging system, a comparative study to get better treatment option for diabetic wounds.Methods: 18 male rats were selected and divided randomly into three groups. Diabetes was induced in all the rats by using the Alloxan monohydrate at a dose of 120mg/kg of the body weight. Group A was treated with normal saline, group B was treated with low level laser therapy and group C was treated with Streptococcus thermophilus topically. Skin tissues were collected on day three and seven, slides were prepared for microscopic examination to observe the new blood vessels formation.Results: Mean number of new blood vessel formation was observed in group B compared with group A and C. Significant vasculogenesis was seen in group B when treated with Low level laser therapy.Conclusions: In the group of low level laser therapy new blood vessel formation was seen with better wound healing. It means LLLT provides better oxygenation to the tissues by generation of new blood vessels compared with Streptococcus thermophilus and normal saline.

scholarly journals Comparative Efficacy of Low level Laser Therapy And Pulsed Ultrasound in the Management of Second - Degree Contusion

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
O Ayanniyi ◽  
O B Ogunkunle ◽  
C E Mbada
Keyword(s):  
Laser Therapy ◽  
Low Level Laser Therapy ◽  
Comparative Efficacy ◽  
Pulsed Ultrasound ◽  
Low Level ◽  
Low Level Laser ◽  
Level Laser ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B ◽  
Second Degree

Low level LASER therapy (LLLT) and pulsed ultrasound have been shown to relieve pain, promote healing and tissue repair in sport injuries. The objective of this study was to investigate the comparative efficacy of LLLT and pulsed ultrasound in the management of second - degree contusion in sportsmen. This is a 2 group pre-test – post-test quasi – experimental study involving 20 sportsmen, ten were in Group A (LLLT) and ten in Group B (P-US). They were aged between 19 and 30 years with the mean age 24.9 ± 3.28 years and 27.4 ± 3.75 years for the Group A and Group B respectively. Treatment consisted of six sessions, in a period of 2 weeks. Data collected on each participants included age, weight, height, site of injury, pain intensity, swelling, calf girth and range of motion. The result of the study revealed decrease in pain for both LLLT and pulsed ultrasound (p0.05). It was concluded that both therapies are equally effective in the management of pain resulting from second – degree contusion in sportsmen. KEYWORDS: Low level LASER, pulsed ultrasound, second – degree contusions.

Effect of Low-Level Laser Therapy versus Electroacupuncture on Postnatal Scanty Milk Secretion: A Randomized Controlled Trial

2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (12) ◽  
pp. 1243-1249
Author(s):  
Ahmed M. Maged ◽  
Marwa E. Hassanin ◽  
Wafaa M. Kamal ◽  
Amr H. Abbassy ◽  
Mahmoud Alalfy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Laser Therapy ◽  
Low Level Laser Therapy ◽  
Serum Prolactin ◽  
Milk Secretion ◽  
Low Level ◽  
Low Level Laser ◽  
Level Laser ◽  
Group A ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Group B

Abstract Objective Postnatal scanty milk secretion is a common complaint. Some physical and medical interventions were advocated to help milk production. These interventions should be effective and safe for the mother and the infant. This study aimed to compare the effects of low-level laser therapy and electroacupuncture on postnatal scanty milk secretion. Study Design A randomized controlled study conducted on 60 healthy primiparous mothers with insufficient lactation. They were randomly divided into three equal groups: group A (control), group B (those who received low-power He–Ne laser beam on both breasts), and group C (those who received faradic current stimulation at Spleen 6, Liver 3, and Small Intestine 1 acupuncture points on both sides). All participants received 10 mg Domperidone three times a day and were given advice about lactation, nutrition, and fluid intake. Evaluation was done before and after the treatment program. Results The mean serum prolactin, infant weight, and visual analog scale (VAS) score were significantly increased in the three groups posttreatment when compared with their corresponding levels pretreatment. Posttreatment serum prolactin was significantly elevated in group C more than the other two groups (p = 0.001 and 0.012, respectively). Also, it was significantly elevated in group B more than in group A (p = 0.001). The mean value of infant weight was significantly elevated in group C when compared with its corresponding values in both groups A (p = 0.001) and B (p = 0.029). The VAS score was significantly increased in both groups B and C when compared with group A (p = 0.001). Conclusion Electroacupuncture is more effective than low-level laser therapy in increasing postnatal scanty milk secretion. Clinical Trial Registration NCT03806062.

scholarly journals Evaluation of low level laser and interferential current in the therapy of complex regional pain syndrome by infrared thermographic camera

2010 ◽  
Vol 67 (9) ◽  
pp. 755-760 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mirjana Kocic ◽  
Milica Lazovic ◽  
Irena Dimitrijevic ◽  
Dragan Mancic ◽  
Anita Stankovic
Keyword(s):  
Laser Therapy ◽  
Pain Syndrome ◽  
Low Level Laser Therapy ◽  
Low Level ◽  
Low Level Laser ◽  
Level Laser ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Interferential Current ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B

Background/Aim. Complex regional pain syndrome type I (CRPS I) is characterized by continuous regional pain, disproportional according to duration and intensity and to the sort of trauma or other lesion it was caused by. The aim of the study was to evaluate and compare, by using thermovison, the effects of low level laser therapy and therapy with interferential current in treatment of CRPS I. Methods. The prospective randomized controlled clinical study included 45 patients with unilateral CRPS I, after a fracture of the distal end of the radius, of the tibia and/or the fibula, treated in the Clinical Centre in Nis from 2004 to 2007. The group A consisted of 20 patients treated by low level laser therapy and kinesy-therapy, while the patients in the group B (n = 25) were treated by interferential current and kinesy-therapy. The regions of interest were filmed by a thermovision camera on both sides, before and after the 20 therapeutic procedures had been applied. Afterwards, the quantitative analysis and the comparing of thermograms taken before and after the applied therapy were performed. Results. There was statistically significant decrease of the mean maximum temperature difference between the injured and the contralateral extremity after the therapy in comparison to the status before the therapy, with the patients of the group A (p < 0.001) as well as those of the group B (p < 0.001). The decrease was statistically significantly higher in the group A than in the group B (p < 0.05). Conclusions. By the use of the infrared thermovision we showed that in the treatment of CRPS I both physical medicine methods were effective, but the effectiveness of laser therapy was statistically significantly higher compared to that of the interferential current therapy.

Efficacy of Cyriax Physiotherapy versus Cyriax and low level Laser Therapy on pain and grip strength in Lateral Epicondylitis

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 356-360
Author(s):  
Sunita Sharma ◽  
Nitin Gupta ◽  
Sandeep Joshi ◽  
Rosy Bala ◽  
Ruby Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Grip Strength ◽  
Laser Therapy ◽  
Medical Science ◽  
Lateral Epicondylitis ◽  
Low Level Laser Therapy ◽  
Low Level ◽  
Low Level Laser ◽  
Level Laser ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B

Objective: The study was designed to evaluate the efficacy of Cyriax physiotherapy versus Cyriaxand Low Level Laser Therapy to compare these techniques in reducing pain and improving gripstrength in patients with lateral epicondylitis. Methodology: The study population included 30patients of lateral epicondylitis (signs and symptoms present for more than 6 weeks) diagnosedin outpatient and indoor facilities of MM Hospital, Mullana. The subjects were selected bymeans of simple random sampling. After fulfilling the inclusion and exclusion criteria, thepatients were randomly allocated in two groups: Group A and Group B. Group A received cyriaxphysiotherapy alone whereas Group B patients were subjected to combined Cyriax and low levelLaser therapy. Baseline measurements of pain and grip strength were taken before treatmentand then at 3 weeks respectively. Results: Our findings showed that there was significantlyhigher improvement in pain and grip strength in Group B (patients receiving combination ofcyriax therapy with low dose laser therapy) as compared to Group A (p<0.05). Conclusion:Cyriax physiotherapy and low level laser therapy were effective in reducing pain and improvinggrip strength after the treatment sessions. But benefits of cyriax physiotherapy with low levellaser therapy in lateral epicondylitis patients are significantly higher as compared to cyriaxphysiotherapy alone over a three week period. Hence, cyriax with low level laser therapy isproved to be a better treatment. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.20(2) 2021 p.356-360

scholarly journals Comparison Effect of Corticosteroid Injection with Low Level Laser Therapy in Plantar Fasciitis Patients in Dr. Bratanata Hospital, Jambi

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (11_suppl6) ◽  
pp. 2325967119S0047
Author(s):  
Charles A Simanjuntak ◽  
Patrick W Gading
Keyword(s):  
Laser Therapy ◽  
Plantar Fasciitis ◽  
Steroid Injection ◽  
Low Level Laser Therapy ◽  
Low Level Laser ◽  
Level Laser ◽  
Group A ◽  
Foot Function ◽  
Vas Scores ◽  
Group B

Objectives: Plantar fasciitis is a common pain disorder that affects the heel and soles of the feet. These are abnormalities at the location of tendon insertions in the bone and are characterized by scarring, inflammation, or damage to the plantar fascia. Treatment options for patients with plantar fasciitis vary with little consensus on the clinical approach. Physical therapy procedures including LLLT (Low-Level Laser Therapy) are most often applied in conservative treatment of plantar fasciitis. While steroid injection is a treatment that has been proven effective in the management of short-term symptoms. The aim of this study was to compare the effects of LLLT and steroid injection on pain and functional conditions in patients with plantar fasciitis. Methods: This is a prospective study conducted in 30 patients. 15 patients were treated with local injection steroids (single Group A) and 15 patients were treated with LLLT (Group B), 8 J / cm2 per day, 3 days per week for 2 weeks. VAS scores and FFI (Foot Function Index) are measured. Results: Pain intensity was reduced in both groups after 2 weeks. VAS scores decreased to 3.47 in Group A and 3.82 in Group B in 2 weeks (p <0.05). In Group A, FFI decreased to 22.03 ± 4.45 while in Group B it decreased to 26.40 ± 2.52 in the same interval. But generally, patients who suffer from plantar fasciitis prefer LLLT compared to more invasive steroid injection therapy. Conclusion: LLLT therapy and steroid injection are effective methods for reducing pain and improving foot function in plantar fasciitis. It appears that steroid injection is superior to LLLT therapy. But fear of invasive action, patients have LLLT.

scholarly journals Comparison Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) of 10J/cm2 and 5 J/cm2 Energy Density for Healing Diabetes Foot Ulcer

2020 ◽  
Vol 70 (2) ◽  
pp. 16-22
Author(s):  
Purwitasari Darmaputri ◽  
Nury Nusdwinuringtya ◽  
Nyoman Murdana ◽  
Tri Juli Edi Tarigan ◽  
Dewi Friska
Keyword(s):  
Energy Density ◽  
Laser Therapy ◽  
Diabetic Foot ◽  
Standard Treatment ◽  
Foot Ulcer ◽  
Diabetic Foot Ulcer ◽  
Low Level Laser Therapy ◽  
Level Laser ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B

Background: Diabetic foot ulcer is a problem in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM). One adjuvant therapy that can enhance wound healing is Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT), but there is no established guideline regarding the dosage. In Indonesia, there has been no study comparing the energy density of LLLT on diabetic ulcer healingMethods: This is an experimental study on 28 subjects with a randomized diabetic foot ulcer. Group A received standard treatment of ulcer and LLLT 5J/cm2. Group B received standard treatment of ulcer and LLLT 10J/cm2.Results: The difference in wound size between group A and group B were 4.15 mm2 and 7.5 mm2 (p=0.178). The healing rate of group A and group B were 4.15 (-10-34.5) mm2/4 weeks and 7.5 (-2.8-34) mm2/4weeks (p=0.168). Conclusions: There was no statistically significant difference between the group receiving LLLT 5J/cm2 or 10 J/cm2 in diabetic foot ulcer healing.

scholarly journals 122 Physiological effects of low level laser therapy on exercised horses

2020 ◽  
Vol 98 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 80-81
Author(s):  
Ashley Rosenkrans ◽  
Carson Freeman ◽  
Erin L Oberhaus ◽  
Palika Dias Morse ◽  
Charles Rosenkrans
Keyword(s):  
Laser Therapy ◽  
Serum Lactate ◽  
Low Level Laser Therapy ◽  
Experimental Unit ◽  
Serum Concentrations ◽  
Low Level ◽  
Low Level Laser ◽  
Level Laser ◽  
Cyp Inhibition ◽  
Group B

Abstract Low level laser therapy (LLLT) is a form of phototherapy which may stimulate healing of injuries and lesions from exercise. Our objective was to determine effects of LLLT before or after exercise on equine serum concentrations of cortisol, lactate, and cytochrome P450 (CYP) inhibition. Twelve quarter horses were randomly assigned to one of three groups: (A) received no laser therapy, (B) received six minutes of laser therapy before exercise, and (C) received six minutes of laser therapy after exercise. Laser (635 nm) treatment was with a class II handheld low-level laser with constant wave modulation. Horses were exercised using a walker for 30 min five days a week for three weeks, and within 30 min after exercise blood was collected on day 7, 14, and 21; blood was collected on day 0 prior to exercise as a reference point. Serum was collected, frozen; and cortisol, lactate, and CYP inhibition were determined via validated assays. Data were analyzed by ANOVA with horse as the experimental unit; an interaction (P &lt; 0.05) between treatment group and day of study affected serum concentrations of cortisol, lactate, and CYP inhibition. For group B horses, cortisol concentrations decreased (P &lt; 0.001) from day 14 to day 21 (31 vs 20 ± 2.9 ng/mL). Serum lactate concentrations increased (P &lt; 0.0001) during the three weeks of training (2700, 2773, 3064, and 6061 ± 232 μM; respectively for day 0, 7, 14, and 21); whereas, inhibition of CYP decreased (P &lt; 0.01) from day 0 to day 21. Interaction of main effects on lactate can be explained by larger increases in lactate concentrations for horses treated with LLLT during the trial; conversely, CYP inhibition decreased for horses treated with LLLT after exercise. Our results suggest that LLLT may be useful in improving performance of equine athletes.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Low-Level Laser Therapy Combined With an Exercise Program to Reduce Pain and Increase Function in Adults With Shoulder Pain: A Critically Appraised Topic

2013 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 72-78 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aimee L. Thornton ◽  
Cailee W. McCarty ◽  
Mollie-Jean Burgess
Keyword(s):  
Laser Therapy ◽  
Shoulder Pain ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Low Level Laser Therapy ◽  
Clinical Scenario ◽  
Clinical Question ◽  
Low Level ◽  
Low Level Laser ◽  
Shoulder Range Of Motion ◽  
Level Laser

Clinical Scenario:Shoulder pain is a common musculoskeletal condition that affects up to 25% of the general population. Shoulder pain can be caused by any number of underlying conditions including subacromial impingement syndrome, rotator-cuff tendinitis, and biceps tendinitis. Regardless of the specific pathology, pain is generally the number 1 symptom associated with shoulder injuries and can severely affect daily activities and quality of life of patients with these conditions. Two of the primary goals in the treatment of these conditions are reducing pain and increasing shoulder range of motion (ROM).3 Conservative treatment has traditionally included a therapeutic exercise program targeted at increasing ROM, strengthening the muscles around the joint, proprioceptive training, or some combination of those activities. In addition, these exercise programs have been supplemented with other interventions including nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, corticosteroid injections, manual therapy, activity modification, and a wide array of therapeutic modalities (eg, cryotherapy, EMS, ultrasound). Recently, low-level laser therapy (LLLT) has been used as an additional modality in the conservative management of patients with shoulder pain. However, the true effectiveness of LLLT in decreasing pain and increasing function in patients with shoulder pain is unclear.Focused Clinical Question:Is low-level laser therapy combined with an exercise program more effective than an exercise program alone in the treatment of adults with shoulder pain?

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