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The Ultimate Guide to Red Light Therapy
Researchers assessed pain using a Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) from 0 to 10, daily function with a Functional
Rating Index (FRI), back flexibility with a Modified-Modified Schober Test (MMST), and back muscle endurance
with the Biering-Sorensen test.
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Results
showed
significant
improvements
in
all
measures.
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NRS
scores
decreased, indicating reduced pain. FRI scores improved, suggesting better
daily
function.
MMST
measurements
increased,
indicating
improved
back
flexibility. Biering-Sorensen test results also improved, showing increased back
muscle endurance.
While these findings are encouraging, the study involved a small group of people and lacked a control group.
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Larger studies are needed to confirm these results and establish IR therapy as a standard treatment for chronic
low back pain.
2.1.4 RLT and Foot Conditions
One study explored the potential of RLT in the form of
LLLT (low level laser therapy) in treating persistent foot
and ankle pain.
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Researchers at a medical institute
examined 17 patients who had been struggling with
chronic discomfort in these areas for various reasons.
The treatment involved using LLLT at a wavelength
of 830 nanometers (nm), which falls within the nearinfrared
spectrum.
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Each
patient
received
eight
sessions over four weeks, with multiple applications
per foot during each visit. To measure the effectiveness
of the therapy, patients rated their pain levels using a
simple scale before and after the treatment course.
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The results were promising. Most patients reported significant improvement in their
pain levels, with 15 out of 17 experiencing good to excellent outcomes.
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However, the
treatment didn‘t appear to increase the range of motion in the ankle joint.
Interestingly, the researchers found that patient education played a crucial role in
maintaining the benefits of the laser therapy.
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They advised patients on how to avoid
aggravating their condition through everyday activities, emphasizing the importance
of proper walking techniques and posture.
