HILT NECK PAIN RESEARCH A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials on the effectiveness of high-intensity laser therapy in the management of neck pain
Hernán Andrés de la Barra Ortiz, Mariana Arias, Richard Eloin Liebano
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The authors conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of 20 clinical trials that used high-intensity laser therapy (HILT) to treat neck pain.
Summary of outcome measures: •
Pain: Patients treated with HILT had a clinically significant reduction in pain after treatment when compared to patients treated with other physical therapy techniques. In studies where HILT was used in combination with other techniques such as exercise, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, or ultrasound, a more significant analgesic effect was seen. The population experiencing the best results were those with chronic neck pain and myofascial pain.
• Range of Motion: Patients treated with HILT had a clinically significant improvement in their neck extension.
• Disability: Neck disability was significantly improved in patients that received treatment with HILT.
Take Home Message: • This extensive review concludes that HILT is effective at relieving neck pain and improving disability.
• HILT is effective when used alone. However, better outcomes may be achieved when using HILT in combination with stretching and exercise.
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