Synopsis of Clinical Studies
Very brief descriptions of the results reported in some of the studied areas are listed below. Details on many more studies can be found in The Laser Therapy Handbook.
Blood PressureResults from a group of 30 patients suffering from hypertension were positive in 80% of the patients. Laser Therapy. 1990; 2(2): 59 |
Tennis ElbowIn this study, 82% of acute cases and 66% of chronic cases showed complete pain relief and restored functional ability. Journal of Clinical Laser Medical and Surgery. 1998; 16(3): 145-151 |
Fibromyalgia66% benefited from treatment with regard to local pain, hypomobility (joint stiffness) and phlogosis (inflammation). Journal of Clinical Laser Medical and Surgery. 1997; 15 (5) 217-220 |
Headache/MigrainePain disappeared after 1-5 minutes. Proceedings of the 9th Congress of the Society of Laser Surgery and Medicine. Anaheim, CA 1991 |
Low Back PainTreatment was effective in 71% of the laser group and 36% of the control group. Lasers in Surgical Medicine. 1998; Supplement 10, p.6 |
Rheumatoid Arthritis of the HandGrip strength and movement were improved while swelling, pain and morning stiffness were reduced. Lasers in Surgical Medicine. 1989; 4: 193 |
AcupunctureLaser light can be used to stimulate acupuncture points in a non-invasive, pain-free manner. Low Level Laser Therapy Provides New Treatment Possiblities, Dr. Melyni Worth, Ph.D., World Equine Veterinary Review. Vol. 3, No. 3, 1998 |
Menstrual PainTakac treated 12 patients suffering from menstrual pain. Of the 12, ten were freed, entirely or in part of pain and experienced greater regularity of their menstrual cycles. Tuner and Hode, The Laser Therapy Handbook, 2004, Prima Books, 148 |
Wound HealingAll irradiated lesions presented acceleration of the healing process with regard to the control group. However, results indicated that the lower laser intensity (uniform irradiation) lead to the best results. Rezende, S.B., Dissertation (Professional Master’s Degree "Lasers in Dentistry"), Nuclear and Energy Research Institute/School of Dentistry, University of Sao Paolo |