EFFICACY OF NON-INVASIVE HIGH POWER LASER ACUPUNCTURE STIMULATION IN CHRONIC NON-SPECIFIC LOW BACK PAIN | ||
| International Physical Therapy Conference - Cairo University | ||
| Volume 3, Issue 1 - Serial Number 20241, 2025, Pages 118-130 PDF (534.84 K) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/iptccu.2024.456840 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Tasnim M elfeky* 1; Doaa A. Elimy1; Amr A. Azzam2; Sohier S. Rezkallah1 | ||
| 1Department of Physical Therapy for basic science/ Faculty of Physical Therapy/ Cairo University | ||
| 2National Institute/ Motor Neurone System | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Background: Chronic nonspecific low back pain (CNSLBP) is defined as persistent back pain lasting longer than 12 weeks, localized between the inferior gluteal fold and the costal margin. CNSLBP affects people of all ages and is a leading contributor to the disease burden worldwide. Because CNSLBP does not have a known anatomical cause, treatment focuses on reducing pain and its consequences. High-intensity laser therapy has been proven to significantly reduce pain by describing the anti-inflammatory, anti-edematous, and analgesic effects of HILT. Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of high-power laser acupuncture on pain, back range of motion on patients with CNSLBP. Patients and Methods: This study was conducted at the outpatient clinic, Faculty of physical therapy, Cairo University between April and December 2023. Sixty patients of both gender (42 female and 18 male) with CNSLBP aged (29.4±5.9) years and Body Mass Index (BMI) ranged from (23±1.9) kg/m2 were randomly assigned into 2 equal groups. Group A received high power laser acupuncture (HPLA) and conventional physical therapy program (hot packs and stretching exercises, strengthening exercises and lumbar stabilization exercises). The treatment was applied 3 times per week for consecutive 4 weeks. Group B received sham laser and conventional physical therapy, Pain intensity was evaluated by Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and back range of motion by back range of motion instrument (BROM) in patients with CNSLBP. Statistical analysis, Mixed design MANOVA was performed to compare within and between groups’ effects for measured variables (pain, back range of motion). Results: There was a significant difference in VAS and BROM scores within both groups (P = 0.001). In addition to a significant difference in VAS and in BROM scores between groups in favor to group A (P = 0.001). Conclusion: Application of HPLA may relief pain and improve back range of motion in patients with CNSLBP | ||
| Keywords | ||
| chronic nonspecific low back pain; high power laser acupuncture; back range of motion | ||
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