Low-Level Laser Therapy: A New Treatment Alternative Effective for Acute Exercise-Related Tendinitis

Abstract

The efficacy of low-level laser therapy for the treatment of acute iliotibial band syndrome was evaluated in a sample of Marine Corps recruits. A randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind trial was conducted with 22 recruits receiving an active laser treatment, and 20 recruits receiving a placebo/sham treatment. In addition to the laser/placebo treatment, all recruits received standard medical therapy consisting of naproxen, icing, stretching, and rest. The laser treatment consisted 6 laser/placebo treatments, 3 per week for 2 weeks.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 07, 2002
Accession Number
ADA420506

Entities

People

  • Jackson Streeter
  • Karen Maxwell-williams
  • Linda K. Hervig
  • Sandra Almeida
  • Sandra G. Leichliter

Organizations

  • Naval Health Research Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Bone Fractures
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Health Services
  • Laser Diodes
  • Laser Therapy
  • Lasers
  • Medical Personnel
  • Pain
  • Repetitive Stress Injuries
  • Standards
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Therapy
  • Wounds And Injuries

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

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  • Directed Energy