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Low level laser therapy for the patients with painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy - A systematic review
Anju M1, Saleena Ummer V1, Arun G Maiya2
1Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India.
Background:
Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) is an emerging treatment modality for management of neuropathic pain. It works by triggering biochemical changes with in cells.
Objective:
This systematic review focused on finding evidence on the effectiveness of LLLT on treatment of painful diabetic neuropathy.
Methods:
We conducted a systematic review (PubMed, Web of Science, CINAHL and Cochrane) to find the evidence on effectiveness of LLLT on treatment of painful diabetic neuropathy. Randomized and non-randomized studies were included in the review.
Results:
A total of 627 studies were screened. After the exclusion criteria (duplicate, animal studies, LLLT for treating other neuralgias) 6 studies were included in the study. The outcome measure that were considered were the difference in pain score and nerve conduction velocity test and quality of life questionnaire.
Conclusion:
The evidence obtained shows LLLT has a positive effect in controlling diabetic neuropathic pain.
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