Electrotherapy modalities for rotator cuff disease
Management of rotator cuff disease may include use of electrotherapy modalities (also known as electrophysical agents), which aim to reduce…
Heel Pain- Plantar Fasciitis: Clinical Practice Guidelines Revision 2014
The Orthopaedic Section of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) has an ongoing effort to create evidence-based practice guidelines for…
Tumor Safety and Side Effects of Photobiomodulation Therapy Used for Prevention and Management of Cancer Treatment Toxicities: A Systematic Review
This systematic review analyzes the safety of the use of PBMT for the management of cancer-related toxicities.
Electrotherapy modalities for adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder)
Adhesive capsulitis (also termed frozen shoulder) is a common condition characterised by spontaneous onset of pain, progressive restriction of movement…
The Effect of High-Intensity Versus Low-Level Laser Therapy in the Management of Plantar Fasciitis: A Randomized Clinical Trial
We aimed to compare the efficacy of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) and high-intensity laser therapy (HILT) in the treatment of…
Neck Pain: Clinical Practice Guidelines Revision 2017
The Orthopaedic Section of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) has an ongoing effort to create evidence-based practice guidelines for…
Long-Term Effect of Pulsed Nd:YAG Laser in the Treatment of Patients with Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Objective: The purpose of the present study was to investigate the long-term effect of pulsed Nd:YAG laser on the treatment…
In vitro study on the safety of near infrared laser therapy in its potential application as postmastectomy lymphedema treatment
Clinical studies demonstrated the effectiveness of laser therapy in the management of postmastectomy lymphedema, a discomforting disease that can arise…
Low level laser therapy (Classes I, II and III) for treating rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) affects a large proportion of the population. Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) was introduced as an alternative…
Effectiveness of High Intensity Laser Therapy for Reduction of Pain in Knee Osteoarthritis
Introduction. Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis. It is the main cause of chronic musculoskeletal pain and disability…