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Research paper thumbnail of A complication of brucellosis: Epididymoorchitis

International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2006

Research paper thumbnail of Efficacy of low power laser therapy and exercise on pain and functions in chronic low back pain

Lasers in Surgery and Medicine, 2003

Background and ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to determine whether low power laser therapy (... more Background and ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to determine whether low power laser therapy (Gallium–Arsenide) is useful or not for the therapy of chronic low back pain (LBP).The aim of this study was to determine whether low power laser therapy (Gallium–Arsenide) is useful or not for the therapy of chronic low back pain (LBP).Study Design/Materials and MethodsThis study included 75 patients (laser + exercise—25, laser alone—25, and exercise alone—25) with LBP. Visual analogue scale (VAS), Schober test, flexion and lateral flexion measures, Roland Disability Questionnaire (RDQ) and Modified Oswestry Disability Questionnaire (MODQ) were used in the clinical and functional evaluations pre and post therapeutically. A physician, who was not aware of the therapy undertaken, evaluated the patients.This study included 75 patients (laser + exercise—25, laser alone—25, and exercise alone—25) with LBP. Visual analogue scale (VAS), Schober test, flexion and lateral flexion measures, Roland Disability Questionnaire (RDQ) and Modified Oswestry Disability Questionnaire (MODQ) were used in the clinical and functional evaluations pre and post therapeutically. A physician, who was not aware of the therapy undertaken, evaluated the patients.ResultsSignificant improvements were noted in all groups with respect to all outcome parameters, except lateral flexion (P < 0.05).Significant improvements were noted in all groups with respect to all outcome parameters, except lateral flexion (P < 0.05).ConclusionsLow power laser therapy seemed to be an effective method in reducing pain and functional disability in the therapy of chronic LBP. Lasers Surg. Med. 32:233–238, 2003. © 2003 Wiley-Liss, Inc.Low power laser therapy seemed to be an effective method in reducing pain and functional disability in the therapy of chronic LBP. Lasers Surg. Med. 32:233–238, 2003. © 2003 Wiley-Liss, Inc.

Research paper thumbnail of A complication of brucellosis: Epididymoorchitis

International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2006

Research paper thumbnail of Efficacy of low power laser therapy and exercise on pain and functions in chronic low back pain

Lasers in Surgery and Medicine, 2003

Background and ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to determine whether low power laser therapy (... more Background and ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to determine whether low power laser therapy (Gallium–Arsenide) is useful or not for the therapy of chronic low back pain (LBP).The aim of this study was to determine whether low power laser therapy (Gallium–Arsenide) is useful or not for the therapy of chronic low back pain (LBP).Study Design/Materials and MethodsThis study included 75 patients (laser + exercise—25, laser alone—25, and exercise alone—25) with LBP. Visual analogue scale (VAS), Schober test, flexion and lateral flexion measures, Roland Disability Questionnaire (RDQ) and Modified Oswestry Disability Questionnaire (MODQ) were used in the clinical and functional evaluations pre and post therapeutically. A physician, who was not aware of the therapy undertaken, evaluated the patients.This study included 75 patients (laser + exercise—25, laser alone—25, and exercise alone—25) with LBP. Visual analogue scale (VAS), Schober test, flexion and lateral flexion measures, Roland Disability Questionnaire (RDQ) and Modified Oswestry Disability Questionnaire (MODQ) were used in the clinical and functional evaluations pre and post therapeutically. A physician, who was not aware of the therapy undertaken, evaluated the patients.ResultsSignificant improvements were noted in all groups with respect to all outcome parameters, except lateral flexion (P < 0.05).Significant improvements were noted in all groups with respect to all outcome parameters, except lateral flexion (P < 0.05).ConclusionsLow power laser therapy seemed to be an effective method in reducing pain and functional disability in the therapy of chronic LBP. Lasers Surg. Med. 32:233–238, 2003. © 2003 Wiley-Liss, Inc.Low power laser therapy seemed to be an effective method in reducing pain and functional disability in the therapy of chronic LBP. Lasers Surg. Med. 32:233–238, 2003. © 2003 Wiley-Liss, Inc.