
High-intensity laser therapy for symptom management in knee osteoarthritis

June 2017
High-intensity laser therapy for symptom management in knee osteoarthritis
Study Type:Prognosis
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Effectiveness of High Intensity Laser Therapy for Reduction of Pain in Knee Osteoarthritis
Pain Res Manag. 2016;2016:9163618Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
72 patients with Kellgren-Lawrence grade II-III knee osteoarthritis were randomized to daily sessions of high-intensity laser therapy (HILT) for 1 week, or to a sham intervention. Patients were followed up for pain at rest, on palpation, and on movement, pressure-pain threshold, the maximum pressure under the heel during static stance, the maximum pressure under the heel during dynamic walking, an...
To view the full content, login to your account,
or start your 30-day FREE Trial today.
FREE TRIAL
LOGIN
Forgot Password?
Explore some of our unlocked ACE Reports below!

Join the Conversation
Please Login or Join to leave comments.