Photomedicine and laser surgery
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Photomed Laser Surg · Sep 2014
Randomized Controlled TrialEffect of diode laser in the treatment of patients with nonspecific chronic low back pain: a randomized controlled trial.
Low back pain is a common, highly debilitating condition, whose severity is variable. This study evaluated the efficacy of treatment with Ga-Al-As diode laser (980 nm) with a large diameter spot (32 cm(2)), in association with exercise therapy, in reducing pain. ⋯ This study demonstrated that the use of diode laser (980 nm) with large diameter spot size, in association with exercise therapy, appears to be effective. Such treatment might be considered a valid therapeutic option within rehabilitation programs for nonspecific CLBP.