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Low-Level Laser therapy is safe and improves pain and function in shoulder tendinopathy

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March 2016

Low-Level Laser therapy is safe and improves pain and function in shoulder tendinopathy

Vol: 5| Issue: 3| Number:4| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

The efficacy of low-level laser therapy for shoulder tendinopathy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Physiother Res Int. 2015 Jun;20(2):108-25

Contributing Authors:
S Haslerud LH Magnussen J Joensen RA Lopes-Martins JM Bjordal

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Synopsis

17 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were included in this meta-analysis in order to assess the efficacy of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) in reducing pain and enhancing function and global improvement in patients with shoulder tendinopathy. Findings indicated outcomes were improved when LLLT was used alone and as an adjunct treatment. Active shoulder abduction was not benefited by treatment.

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