Monochromatic Infrared Photo Energy Versus Low Level Laser Therapy in Chronic Low Back Pain

Ammar, Tarek

doi:10.15171/jlms.2015.11

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“…The results of this study are in consistent with [13] who studied the effect of monochromatic infrared energy combined with physical therapy exercise program on pain in peripheral neuropathy patients. Patients received MIRE therapy three sessions per week for four weeks.…”

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confidence: 90%

“…The results also agree with [14] who evaluated the effect of monochromatic infrared energy on pain in patients with diabetic paeripheral neuropathy at a wavelength of 890 nm for 12 sessions (two sessions per week, 30 minutes per session). Post treatmet results revealed that there was a decrease in pain intensity using 10 cm visual analogue pain rating scale after the end of treatment.…”

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confidence: 89%

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Effect of Monochromatic Infrared Energy on Chronic Sciatic Pain

Ahmed¹,

Mousa²,

El-Kattan³

et al. 2017

International Journal of Therapies and Rehabilitation Research

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Background: Chronic sciatica due to lumbar disc lesion is an important medical and socioeconomic problem that affects the quality of life. The most important symptom is radiating leg pain. Objective: This study was conducted to determine the effect of adding monochromatic infrared energy to selected physical therapy program in the treatment of chronic sciatic pain. Methods: Thirty patients with chronic sciatica due to posterior lumbar disc prolapse L4-5/L5-S1 participated in this study. The patients were assigned into two equal groups (fifteen patients each): Group A (study group) received monochromatic infrared energy along the distribution of sciatic pain, ultrasound therapy on lower back area and Exercise program in the form of (static abdominal, bridging, pelvic rocking and stretching exercise). Group B (control group) received ultrasound therapy on lower back area and the same Exercise program. The treatment sessions were conducted three times per week (every other day) for four successive weeks. Assessment of pain, functional level and back range of motion were done using visual analogue scale, Arabic translated form Oswestry disability index and back range of motion device (BROM) respectively before and after four weeks of treatment. Results: post treatment results revealed that there was a significant improvement in pain intensity in favor to group (A),It was also observed that there was significant improvement in functional abilities in group (A) Back range of motion showed significant improvement of extension and rotation in both groups with no significant improvement in flexion, side bending and rotation to non affected side.Conclusion: Adding monochromatic infrared energy to selected physical therapy program is effective in improving pain, functional abilities and lumbar range of motion (extension and rotation to affected side).

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confidence: 89%

Effect of Monochromatic Infrared Energy on Chronic Sciatic Pain

Ahmed¹,

Mousa²,

El-Kattan³

et al. 2017

International Journal of Therapies and Rehabilitation Research

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“…Table 3 represents a summary of correct key terms, quantities and units that should be used in LLLT, although commonly incorrect terminology is stated. For example, studies will often report radiant exposure using the term energy density which actually describes a volumetric parameter rather than the amount of energy applied to a given area [ 66 , 105 – 108 ] or use ambiguous terms such as intensity [ 108 ], which in radiometry can lead to confusion with ‘radiant intensity’ (the radiant power emitted, reflected, transmitted or received). Likewise, in LLLT, the term intensity does not distinguish whether the light is measured as ‘radiant exitance’ which is the amount of light leaving (emitted) from a surface, or ‘irradiance’ which is the amount of light arriving (irradiated) onto a surface; a subtle, yet critical consideration for accurate measurement of incident light at a specimen surface such as treated tissue or cell culture areas (‘ Irradiance and radiant exitance ’).…”

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confidence: 99%

The dark art of light measurement: accurate radiometry for low-level light therapy

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Lasers and light-emitting diodes are used for a range of biomedical applications with many studies reporting their beneficial effects. However, three main concerns exist regarding much of the low-level light therapy (LLLT) or photobiomodulation literature; (1) incomplete, inaccurate and unverified irradiation parameters, (2) miscalculation of ‘dose,’ and (3) the misuse of appropriate light property terminology. The aim of this systematic review was to assess where, and to what extent, these inadequacies exist and to provide an overview of ‘best practice’ in light measurement methods and importance of correct light measurement. A review of recent relevant literature was performed in PubMed using the terms LLLT and photobiomodulation (March 2014–March 2015) to investigate the contemporary information available in LLLT and photobiomodulation literature in terms of reporting light properties and irradiation parameters. A total of 74 articles formed the basis of this systematic review. Although most articles reported beneficial effects following LLLT, the majority contained no information in terms of how light was measured (73 %) and relied on manufacturer-stated values. For all papers reviewed, missing information for specific light parameters included wavelength (3 %), light source type (8 %), power (41 %), pulse frequency (52 %), beam area (40 %), irradiance (43 %), exposure time (16 %), radiant energy (74 %) and fluence (16 %). Frequent use of incorrect terminology was also observed within the reviewed literature. A poor understanding of photophysics is evident as a significant number of papers neglected to report or misreported important radiometric data. These errors affect repeatability and reliability of studies shared between scientists, manufacturers and clinicians and could degrade efficacy of patient treatments. Researchers need a physicist or appropriately skilled engineer on the team, and manuscript reviewers should reject papers that do not report beam measurement methods and all ten key parameters: wavelength, power, irradiation time, beam area (at the skin or culture surface; this is not necessarily the same size as the aperture), radiant energy, radiant exposure, pulse parameters, number of treatments, interval between treatments and anatomical location. Inclusion of these parameters will improve the information available to compare and contrast study outcomes and improve repeatability, reliability of studies.

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“…Therefore, it is important to find a way to prevent apoptosis in neurons. 33,34 In this study, we focused on the neuroprotective effects of PBMT and BMSC-CM. We investigated the Bax/ Bcl2 ratio for evaluation of apoptosis by the real-time PCR technique in different groups.…”

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Protective effect of Photobiomodulation Therapy and Bone Marrow Stromal Stem Cells Conditioned Media on Pheochromocytoma Cell Line 12 Against Oxidative Stress Induced by Hydrogen Peroxide

et al. 2019

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Introduction: Bone marrow stromal stem cells (BMSCs), a type of adult stem cells, secrete bioactive molecules such as trophic factors, growth factors, chemokine and cytokines that may be effective against oxidative stress in neurodegenerative diseases. In this study, we examined the protective effect of BMSCs conditioned media (CM) and photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) on PC12 cells exposed to H2O2 as an oxidative injury model. Methods: BMSCs were cultured and confirmed by flow cytometry analysis and underwent osteogenic and adipogenic differentiation. Then, PC12-H2O2 cells were co-treated with BMSCs-CM and PBMT. The effect of BMSCs-CM and PBMT (He-Ne laser, 632.8nm, 3mW, 1.2J/ cm2 , 378s) on Bax/Bcl2 expression, cell viability, was assessed by real-time PCR and MTT assay. The length of the Neurite and cell body areas were assessed by Cell A software. Results: Flowcytometry analysis, as well as osteogenic and adipogenic staining, confirmed the BMSCs. The length of the Neurite was the highest in the group which received CM+PBMT and cell body areas were significant in CM+PBMT compared to other groups. Based on our results, elevating H2O2 concentration increased cell death significantly and using concentrations of 250 µM resulted in a dramatic increase in the mortality compared to the other groups. Conclusion: Our result demonstrated that the combination of CM +PBMT has a protective effect on PC12 cells against oxidative stress.

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Monochromatic Infrared Photo Energy Versus Low Level Laser Therapy in Chronic Low Back Pain

Abstract: Therefore, MIPE and LLLT may play a role in treating chronic LBP and there are no differences between the two modalities in improving functional disability, pain and lumbar ROM in patients with chronic LBP.

Cited by 15 publications

References 26 publications

Effect of Monochromatic Infrared Energy on Chronic Sciatic Pain

Effect of Monochromatic Infrared Energy on Chronic Sciatic Pain

The dark art of light measurement: accurate radiometry for low-level light therapy

Protective effect of Photobiomodulation Therapy and Bone Marrow Stromal Stem Cells Conditioned Media on Pheochromocytoma Cell Line 12 Against Oxidative Stress Induced by Hydrogen Peroxide

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