scholarly journals Physiotherapy in Bruxism: A Scoping Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 115-125
Author(s):  
Krina Savla ◽  
Vishnu Vardhan ◽  
Diksha Aage
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Sleep Disturbances ◽  
Trigger Point ◽  
Low Level Laser Therapy ◽  
Sleep Habits ◽  
Muscular Pain ◽  
Level Laser ◽  
Randomized Control

Background: Bruxism is a parafunctional activity comprising of spasmodic non-functional gnashing, grinding, or clenching of teeth or involuntary rhythmic movement which may cause occlusal trauma. Bruxism causes muscular pain, stiffness, jaw restriction, sleep disturbances and degraded quality of life. The awareness of bruxism in population is extremely low. Physiotherapy has proven effective in many musculoskeletal and neurological conditions as a non-pharmacological treatment. Thus, the aim of this study to explore the recent physiotherapy treatments available for the better prognosis and improved quality of life for the patient suffering from bruxism. Methodology: In this scoping review articles are researched from the search engines like PUBMED, GOOGLE SCHOLAR, etc. These articles are reviewed according to the inclusion criteria which include last 5 years of articles, experimental and clinical trials, randomized and non-randomized control trials, etc. 9 articles were selected according to it. Later the qualities of these articles were analyzed with help of PEDRO Scale. Conclusion: Pain, muscle activity reduction and increase jaw mobility are the key symptoms to be focused on by physiotherapy management. Physiotherapy has recently provided different techniques like Kinesiotaping and dry needling effective, myofascial trigger point release in reducing pain in bruxism. There are modalities like contingent electrical stimulation which help in reducing episodes, low level laser therapy reduces bruxism pain. Exercises and relaxation and PNF techniques and massage therapy all help in increasing the range of motion, strengthening, pain reduction, better oral and sleep habits. More research needs to be done on effect of different stretching on bruxism. Overall a combination of this management can provide a better and quality treatment for Bruxism. Key words: Bruxism, Physiotherapy.

scholarly journals Effect of low-level laser therapy on pain, quality of life and sleep in patients with fibromyalgia: study protocol for a double-blinded randomized controlled trial

Trials ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Paulo de Tarso Camillo de Carvalho ◽  
Ernesto Cesar Pinto Leal-Junior ◽  
Ana Carolina Araruna Alves ◽  
Caroline Sobral de Melo Rambo ◽  
Luciana Maria Malosa Sampaio ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Laser Therapy ◽  
Study Protocol ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Low Level Laser Therapy ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Level Laser ◽  
Double Blinded

scholarly journals A Randomized Comparative Study between High-Intensity and Low-Level Laser Therapy in the Treatment of Chronic Nonspecific Low Back Pain

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Walid Kamal Abdelbasset ◽  
Gopal Nambi ◽  
Saud F. Alsubaie ◽  
Ahmed M. Abodonya ◽  
Ayman K. Saleh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Laser Therapy ◽  
High Intensity ◽  
Low Level Laser Therapy ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Level Laser

Objectives. Chronic nonspecific low back pain (chronic nsLBP) is one of the most common musculoskeletal disorders leading to disabilities and physical inactivity. Laser therapy was used in chronic nsLBP treatment; however, no previous studies have assessed the impacts of high-intensity laser therapy (HILT) versus low-level laser therapy (LLLT) on chronic nsLBP. This study compared the effects of HILT versus LLLT on individuals suffering from chronic nsLBP. Methods. The study was a randomized control trial. Sixty individuals with chronic nsLBP were enrolled in this study between May and November 2019. All participants were clinically diagnosed with chronic nsLBP. They were assigned randomly into three groups, 20 in each group. The first group received a program of LLLT, the second group received a program of HILT, and the third did not receive laser therapy (control group). Pain severity, disability, lumbar mobility, and quality of life were assessed before and after 12-week intervention. Results. Both LLLT and HILT groups showed a significant improvement of the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), visual analogue scale (VAS), lumbar range of motion (ROM), and European Quality of Life (EuroQol) scores ( p > 0.05 ), while the control group did not show significant changes ( p > 0.05 ). Comparison among the three study groups postintervention showed significant differences in the outcome measures ( p > 0.05 ), while comparison between the LLLT and HILT groups showed nonsignificant differences ( p > 0.05 ). Conclusion. There are no different influences of LLLT versus HILT on chronic nsLBP patients. Both LLLT and HILT reduce pain and disability and improve lumbar mobility and quality of life in chronic nsLBP patients.

scholarly journals Preliminary clinical experience of low-level laser therapy for the treatment of canine osteoarthritis-associated pain: A retrospective investigation on 17 dogs

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Loris Barale ◽  
Paolo Monticelli ◽  
Massimo Raviola ◽  
Chiara Adami
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Laser Therapy ◽  
Low Level Laser Therapy ◽  
Total Period ◽  
Low Level ◽  
Low Level Laser ◽  
Level Laser ◽  
Canine Osteoarthritis

Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) is common in dogs and causes chronic pain that affects the quality of life and may not respond to analgesics.Objective: The objective of this study was to determine whether low-level laser therapy (LLLT) would improve the quality of life and help reducing systemic analgesics, in dogs with OA.Methods: Seventeen client-owned dogs diagnosed with OA and associated pain were included. The diagnosis of OA was confirmed by orthopedic and radiographic examination. Pain was evaluated in each dog with the canine brief pain inventory (CBPI), compiled by the dog owners, as well as with a visual analog scale (VAS) and the colorado state canine chronic pain scale, used by the clinician. The LLLT was performed weekly in each study dog, for a total period of 6 weeks. The CBPI was then repeated at 2, 4, 6, and 8 weeks after the first laser session, whereas the VAS was reassessed at weeks 2 and 6. The dogs were observed for the occurrence of laser-related side effects.Results: Both CBPI and VAS were significantly reduced after the first laser session (9.2 ± 3.8 and 5.2 ± 1.1, respectively) compared to pretreatment values (11.8 ± 3.6 and 7.6 ± 0.9, respectively; and p = 0.018 and p < 0.001, respectively) and continued to decrease over time until the end of the therapy. Based on these results and improved function, as assessed by the orthopedic surgeon, the pharmacological analgesic therapy was reduced by the clinician at week 2 in 13 of 17 dogs. Laser-related side effects were not observed.Conclusion: This retrospective report provides a basis for future investigations, needed to clarify whether laser therapy may be beneficial to treat canine OA-associated pain. The preliminary findings are promising and suggest that LLLT may help reducing the analgesic administration and improving client satisfaction and the quality of life of dogs with OA. Keywords: Canine osteoarthritis, Chronic pain, Low-intensity laser therapy, Orthopedic pain.

scholarly journals Clinical Efficacy and Safety of Low-Level Laser Therapy in Patients with Perennial Allergic Rhinitis: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 772
Author(s):  
Hahn Jin Jung ◽  
Young-Jun Chung ◽  
Young-Seok Choi ◽  
Phil Sang Chung ◽  
Ji-Hun Mo
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Allergic Rhinitis ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Low Level Laser Therapy ◽  
Efficacy And Safety ◽  
Double Blind ◽  
Sham Treatment ◽  
Double Blind Placebo ◽  
Level Laser

Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a common disease that interferes with the daily activities and reduces the quality of life. Conventional treatments often do not provide complete resolution of the symptoms, and many new treatment modalities have been tried. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) for AR in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Patients diagnosed with AR were randomly allocated to receive LLLT or sham treatment. The primary outcome was a change in the reflective total nasal symptom score (TNSS). The secondary outcome was quality of life scores assessed using the Rhinoconjunctivitis Quality of Life Questionnaire. Incidences of adverse events were also recorded. Among 67 randomized subjects, 41 subjects (22 in LLLT group and 19 in sham treatment group) were included for efficacy analysis. The LLLT group showed a significantly improved TNSS score compared to the sham treatment group for decreasing AR symptom severity (p = 0.011) and improving quality of life regarding nasal symptoms (p = 0.036) at the end of treatment. Throughout the treatment period, no severe adverse events occurred. This clinical trial showed that LLLT is an effective and safe option for the management of AR regarding symptom relief and quality of life improvement.

Effects of Telerehabilitation Interventions in Heart Failure 2015-2020: Scoping Review (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cathrine Skov Schacksen ◽  
Nanna Celina Henneberg ◽  
Janusiya Anajan Muthulingam ◽  
Yuh Morimoto ◽  
Ryuichi Sawa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Heart Failure ◽  
Cardiac Rehabilitation ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Physical Capacity ◽  
Randomized Control Trials ◽  
Heart Failure Management ◽  
Heart Failure Patients ◽  
Randomized Control

BACKGROUND Heart failure is one of the world’s most frequently diagnosed cardiovascular diseases. An important element of heart failure management is cardiac rehabilitation, which aims to improve patients’ recovery, functional capacity, psychosocial well-being, and health-related quality of life. Patients in cardiac rehabilitation may lack sufficient motivation or feel that the rehabilitation process does not meet their individual needs. One solution to these challenges is the use of telerehabilitation. Although telerehabilitation has been available for several years, it is only in recent years that it has been utilized in heart failure studies. Especially within the past five years, we now have several studies focusing on the effectiveness of telerehabilitation for heart failure management, and the studies show varying results. Based on these studies, this paper provides a review and assessment of the general effectiveness of telerehabilitation as applied to heart failure management. OBJECTIVE The aim of this scoping review is to assess the effects of telerehabilitation in the management of heart failure by systematically reviewing the available scientific literature within the period from January 1st 2015 to December 31st 2020. METHODS The literature search was performed using PubMed and EMBASE. After duplicates were removed, 77 articles were screened and reviewed, of which 12 articles were included in this review. As measures of the effectiveness of telerehabilitation, the following outcomes were used: patient’s quality of life, physical capacity, depression/anxiety, and adherence to the intervention. RESULTS In reviewing the effects of telerehabilitation for heart failure patients, it was found that, 4 out of 6 randomized control trials, the single prospective study, and 4 out of 5 reviews reported increased quality of life for patients. For physical capacity, 4 randomized control trials and 3 systematic reviews revealed increased physical capacity. Depression or depressive symptoms was reported as reduced in 1 of the 6 randomized control trials and in 2 of the 5 reviews. Anxiety or anxiety-related symptoms was only reported as reduced in only 1 review. High adherence to the telerehabilitation program was reported in 4 randomized control trials and 4 reviews. It should be mentioned that some of the reviewed articles described the same studies although they used different outcome measures. CONCLUSIONS Telerehabilitation is still a relatively new approach to heart failure patients. It was found that there is a tendency toward improvement in patients’ quality of life and physical capacity. The outcome measures of depression, anxiety and adherence to the intervention were found to be positive. More research is needed to determine more precise and robust effects on the respective outcomes in telerehabilitation.

scholarly journals Effectiveness and safety of low-level laser therapy in diabetic peripheral neuropathy: a protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lin Lin ◽  
Jingjing Li ◽  
Jingshan Lin ◽  
Shiheng Tang ◽  
Yuxia Li
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Specific Treatment ◽  
Risk Of Bias ◽  
Low Level Laser Therapy ◽  
Controlled Trials ◽  
Medical Treatments ◽  
Level Laser

Abstract Background Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is one of the most common chronic complications of diabetes mellitus. The main symptoms of DPN include numbness or pain in both extremities and paresthesia (such as formication or burning sensations), which greatly affect patients’ quality of life. Pharmacological treatments for DPN are associated with both uncertain therapeutic effects and adverse effects, as well as with high costs. Some clinical studies have reported that low-level laser therapy (LLLT) relieves clinical symptoms and improves nerve function in patients with DPN. We intend to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to further evaluate the effectiveness and safety of LLLT for DPN. Methods The following electronic databases will be searched to retrieve literature from their inception until December 2020: MEDLINE (PubMed), Embase, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Web of Science (the Science and Social Science Citation Index), CNKI, VIP, WanFang, and SinoMed. Simultaneously, clinical registration tests and gray literature will also be retrieved. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing LLLT with either sham LLLT, no (specific) treatment, or active conventional medical treatments will be included. The primary outcomes will be nerve conduction velocity as well as clinical scores that assess neurological function and related symptoms. The risk of bias of each study and quality of evidence will be assessed using the updated Cochrane Risk of Bias 2.0 tool and GRADE approach, respectively. A meta-analysis will then be conducted using Review Manager software version 5.3. Discussion This study will integrate RCTs and analyze data to provide a detailed summary of the evidence relating to the effects and safety of LLLT in patients with DPN. LLLT will be compared with sham LLLT, no (specific) treatment, or active conventional medical treatments, especially in terms of neurological function, quality of life, and adverse events. In conclusion, this systematic review will generate evidence regarding the use of LLLT to treat DPN, in terms of both its efficacy and safety. Systematic review registration This protocol was registered with the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews on April 2020 (registration number: CRD42020170625).

scholarly journals The effect of low-level laser therapy on quality of life in postmastectomy lymphedema patients

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (9) ◽  
pp. 3971-3976
Author(s):  
Türkan Turgay ◽  
Tuba Denkçeken
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Laser Therapy ◽  
Life Assessment ◽  
Low Level Laser Therapy ◽  
Cancer Type ◽  
Low Level ◽  
Low Level Laser ◽  
Level Laser

Introduction: In this study, the aim was to evaluate the effect of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) on quality of life in postmastectomy lymphedema (PML) patients. Methods: Twenty-four female patients diagnosed with PML were included in the study. Demographic features, disease and lymphedema duration, cancer type, cancer stage, operation type, radiotherapy and chemotherapy history, lymphedematous and dominant extremity, and body mass index (BMI) were recorded. LLLT was applied to the affected limb as 904 nm, 1.5 Joule/cm2, three days a week for a total of 8 weeks. Quality of life assessment, lymphedema severity, and lymphedema staging was performed to measure effectiveness before and after treatment. Patients with lymphedema not associated with breast cancer and/or primary lymphedema, ongoing radiotherapy, metastatic high-grade breast cancer, acute infection, and deep vein thrombosis were excluded from the study. Results: Modified radical mastectomy was reported in 18 patients; total mastectomy and sentinel lymph node biopsy were reported in 6 patients. Of the patients, 45.8% were stage 3, and 54.2% were stage 2. Of the patients, 95.8% had a history of chemotherapy and 83% of radiotherapy after surgery. In this study, following LLLT, improvement of lymphedema stage and severity were found to be statistically significant (p < 0.05). In the evaluation of lymphedema quality of life, there was a statistically significant improvement in parameters including function, appearance, clinical symptoms, and overall quality of life (p < 0.05). However, no improvement was observed in the emotional state parameter (p > 0.05).  Conclusion: Thus, LLLT is a safe treatment method that increases the quality of life in breast cancerrelated lymphedema patients.

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