MLS laser therapy in conjunction with exercises decreased pain and increased functional activity following 6 months of therapy. MLS laser therapy in combination with exercises is a more effective therapy for CNP compared to exercise plus LLLT or exercise alone.
[Purpose] To investigate the effect of high intensity laser therapy, alone or combined
with exercise on pain, health related quality of life and fall risk in male with
osteopenia or osteoporosis. [Subjects and Methods] 100 male patients with osteopenia or
osteoporosis participated in the study. They had T-scores ≤−1.5. Patients were randomly
assigned into four groups and treated with laser plus exercise, placebo laser plus
exercise, laser alone and placebo laser in groups I, II, III, and IV respectively. Laser
was applied to the lower back and hip regions. Exercises included aerobic exercises,
weight-bearing, flexibility, and strengthening and balance exercises. Treatment were
performed 3 times/week for 12 weeks. The measured outcomes were pain, health related
quality of life and fall risk. [Results] All measured outcomes were significantly
decreased post-treatment in all treatment groups. Laser plus exercises showed a higher
significant effect than exercises with a least significant effect in the laser group in
reduction of pain and quality of life. [Conclusion] High intensity laser is an effective
modality for male patients with osteopenia or osteoporosis. Laser combined with exercise
is more effective than exercises or laser alone in decreasing pain, fall risk an
increasing quality of life after 12 weeks of treatment.
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