Journal of Research in Rehabilitation Sciences

Low-Level Laser Therapy for Patients with Subacromial Impingement Syndrome: A Literature Review

Document Type : Review Articles

Authors

1 MSc Student, Department of Physical Therapy, School of Medical Science, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran

2 PhD, Department of Physical Therapy, School of Medical Science, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran

3 Physical Therapist, SonoSkills Institute, Roermond, The Netherlands

4 Orthopedic Surgeon, Atiye Hospital, Tehran, Iran

10.22122/jrrs.v15i6.3455

Abstract

Introduction: Painful entrapment of subacromial structures versus the choraco-acromial arch is defined as subacromial impingement syndrome (SAIS). Many studies have been done on the use of low-level laser in the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. However, as the results of the studies are controversial, this study reviewed the results of studies on the effect of low-level laser on the pain and function of patients with subacromial impingement syndrome.Materials and Methods: PubMed, Scopus, Elsevier, Science Direct, ProQuest, and Medline databases were searched to retrieve clinical trials in English language that were published during the years 2000-2019. The keywords were as shoulder, subacromial impingement syndrome, and low-level laser.Results: Using the keywords, initially 200 articles were obtained, out of which, 7 clinical trials in English language that met the inclusion criteria were evaluated.Conclusion: Studies showed that low-level laser was an effective modality for reducing pain and improving the function in subjects with subacromial impingement syndrome.

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Journal of Research in Rehabilitation Sciences
Volume 15, Issue 6 - Serial Number 6
February 2020
Pages 361-366