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[Use of low dose lasers in physiatry]
Vojnosanitetski Pregled
|November 1, 1989
Summary
Laser photobiostimulation effectively treated pain and dysfunction in 78% of patients with nerve-muscle and bone-connective tissue disorders. This therapy improved subjective symptoms and enhanced blood flow in vertebro-basilar syndrome patients.
Area of Science:
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Biophysics
- Neurology
Context:
- 105 patients with pain and dysfunction from nerve-muscle and bone-connective tissue diseases were studied.
- Treatments included local laser photobiostimulation and acupuncture point stimulation over six months.
- A subset with vertebro-basilar syndrome underwent a single-blind controlled trial.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the efficacy of laser photobiostimulation for pain and functional disturbances.
- To assess analgesic, spasmolytic, and anti-edematous effects of the therapy.
- To investigate the impact on cerebral perfusion in vertebro-basilar syndrome.
Summary:
- Laser photobiostimulation demonstrated positive results in 78% of patients across various conditions.
- Significant improvements were observed in subjective symptoms, clinical signs, and laboratory markers.
- In vertebro-basilar syndrome, subjective relief correlated with improved vertebro-basilar system perfusion.
Impact:
- Laser photobiostimulation offers a promising therapeutic option for musculoskeletal and neurological pain syndromes.
- The study highlights the potential of non-invasive phototherapy for improving patient outcomes.
- Findings suggest a role for laser therapy in enhancing microcirculation and reducing inflammation.