
Intense pulsed light not effective in treating chronic mid-body Achilles tendinopathy

Intense pulsed light not effective in treating chronic mid-body Achilles tendinopathy
Intense pulsed light treatment of chronic mid-body Achilles tendinopathy: A double blind randomised placebo-controlled trial
Bone Joint J. 2013 Apr;95(4):504-9. doi: 10.1302/0301-620X.95B4.30558Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
47 patients with chronic mid-portion Achilles tendinopathy were randomized to either receive intense pulsed light therapy (IPL) or a sham IPL treatment in order to determine whether the technique would improve short-term function and pain. Following 12 weeks of assessments, results indicated that there were no significant differences in any of the pain and functional scores between those who recei...
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