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[Laser therapy and magnetic field therapy as auxiliary treatment for neck pain].

Ortopedia, traumatologia, rehabilitacja · 2005 · Benefit · Low evidence

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In 40 people with neck pain, both low-energy laser therapy and low frequency magnetic field therapy were reported as very effective in reducing pain intensity, episode frequency, and the need for pharmacological co-treatment. Laser therapy was reported to act…

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PublicationOrtopedia, traumatologia, rehabilitacja · 2005
Study typeother
Reported directionBenefit
Evidence ratingLow

Abstract

Background. Neck pain has become a serious epidemiological and therapeutic problem. Among the most important reasons for this are sedentary lifestyles and low levels of physical activity. The goal of our study was to compare the effectiveness of low-energy laser radiation and low frequency magnetic field in the treatment of neck pain. Material and method. We examined 40 persons with neck pain, half of whom were treated by laser-therapy, and the rest by magnetic field therapy. Results. Laser therapy and magnetic field therapy were very effective in lowering pain intensity, the frequency of episodes, and the necessity for pharmacological co-treatment. Conclusions. Both methods appeared very effective. Because laser therapy acted faster, it should be recommended more often, particularly in acute cases.

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Study typeother
Effect directionbenefit
PopulationPersons with neck pain
Sample size40
ExposureNot supplied
Evidence strengthLowConfidence: 72% · Peer reviewed: yes

Main findings

In 40 people with neck pain, both low-energy laser therapy and low frequency magnetic field therapy were reported as very effective in reducing pain intensity, episode frequency, and the need for pharmacological co-treatment. Laser therapy was reported to act faster and was recommended more often, particularly in acute cases.

Outcomes measured

  • pain intensity
  • frequency of pain episodes
  • need for pharmacological co-treatment

Limitations

  • Frequency and dose/intensity parameters for the magnetic field and laser are not provided in the abstract.
  • No mention of randomization, blinding, control/sham group, or follow-up duration in the abstract.
  • Outcome measurement methods and statistical results are not described in the abstract.
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DOI: Not supplied
PubMed: 17611478

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