This document presents a study evaluating the effects of high power laser treatment (HPLT) compared to placebo HPLT for chronic Achilles tendinosis. The study was a randomized, single-blind, placebo-controlled trial involving 42 patients with Achilles tendinosis who received either 6 treatments of active HPLT or placebo HPLT over 3-5 weeks. Outcome measures included rated pain levels and assessments of pain threshold and matched pain. Results showed significant changes in pain levels within groups, with greater reductions in the HPLT group. Between-group differences were significant for 4 out of 9 questions regarding loading activities. Pain thresholds also increased more in the HPLT group compared to placebo. The results indicate
This article reviews recent literature on the application of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for pain management. Several studies have found TENS to be effective for acute postoperative pain, reducing medication needs and facilitating earlier recovery. TENS placed near surgical incisions reduced pain and medication requirements after procedures like laparotomy, cholecystectomy, and laminectomy. TENS may also benefit rehabilitation after knee surgery by reducing pain and narcotic use, allowing for earlier quadriceps strengthening and range of motion. While specific stimulation settings do not seem to impact outcomes, proper electrode placement is important. Overall, TENS is an effective non-pharmacological option for acute pain that facilitates recovery after surgery and injury.
ZMPCZM016000.11.20 TENS can reduce postoperative analgesic consumption.A meta...painezeeman
TENS can reduce postoperative analgesic consumption according to a meta-analysis of 21 randomized controlled trials. The analysis found that TENS reduced overall analgesic use by 26.5% compared to placebo. For trials using strong, subnoxious TENS at adequate frequencies, analgesic consumption was reduced by 35.5% compared to 4.1% for trials without these optimal parameters. The difference between optimal and non-optimal TENS was statistically significant, indicating TENS can significantly reduce pain medication needs when administered optimally.
ZMPCZM016000.11.07 Analgesic effects of TENS & IFC on heat pain in healthy su...painezeeman
This study examined the analgesic effects of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) and interferential currents (IFC) on heat pain thresholds in healthy subjects. 48 subjects were randomly assigned to receive either TENS, IFC, or no stimulation for 30 minutes. Heat pain thresholds were measured before, during, and after stimulation. Both TENS and IFC significantly increased heat pain thresholds during stimulation compared to no stimulation. While the effect of TENS did not last long after stimulation, IFC maintained elevated heat pain thresholds for at least 30 minutes following stimulation. The study concluded that both TENS and IFC can effectively reduce heat pain sensitivity in healthy subjects, with IFC having longer-lasting effects.
The use of pulsed radiofrequency for the treatment of pudendal neuralgia a c...Jason Attaman
This study evaluated the use of pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) for treating pudendal neuralgia in 7 patients. PRF is a minimally invasive technique that uses radiofrequency energy to modulate nerves without damaging tissue. The average number of PRF treatments was 4.4, and the average duration of pain relief was 11.4 weeks. There were no complications reported. The study concludes that PRF may be an effective and safe treatment for pudendal neuralgia in patients where conservative treatments have not provided adequate relief, but larger controlled studies are still needed.
ZMPCZM016000.11.10 New perspectives in Edema control Via Electrical Stimulationpainezeeman
This document summarizes the historical evidence for using electrical stimulation (ES), particularly high-voltage pulsed current (HVPC), to treat acute edema. It finds that while ES has been commonly used anecdotally for over 200 years, there is little controlled research to support its efficacy. The few early studies that reported benefits of HVPC provided little evidence and no references. More recent animal studies have found no significant effects of HVPC on existing edema. Overall, the document concludes that while HVPC is frequently advocated for edema control, the evidence from controlled studies to support its therapeutic effects is still remarkably weak.
ZMPCZM016000.11.09 Electrotherpay study summaries for surgeons provided by me...painezeeman
1) Several studies examined the effects of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) and electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) after shoulder and knee surgeries.
2) The studies found that TENS reduced pain levels and analgesic consumption after shoulder surgery compared to placebo. EMS improved quadriceps strength and gait more than voluntary exercise alone after ACL reconstruction.
3) Home interferential current therapy also reduced pain, edema, and improved range of motion more than placebo after ACL reconstruction, meniscectomy, or knee chondroplasty procedures.
This study evaluated patient controlled sedation (PCS) using propofol and alfentanil for dressing changes in 11 burn patients with over 10% total burn surface area. PCS was compared to sedation provided by an anesthesiologist. Patients preferred PCS due to greater control and less discomfort during recovery. No adverse respiratory or cardiovascular events occurred with PCS. Procedural pain was higher with PCS but lower after the procedure. The study concluded that PCS is an effective and safe alternative to anesthesiologist-provided sedation for burn dressing changes, but noted the small sample size limited the strength of this conclusion and further studies are warranted.
The study evaluated the efficacy of paraffin bath therapy for hand osteoarthritis. 56 patients were randomly assigned to either a treatment group receiving paraffin baths or a control group. Outcome measures including pain, hand function, range of motion and strength were assessed at baseline, 3 weeks and 12 weeks. At 12 weeks, the treatment group showed significantly greater improvements in pain, range of motion and strength compared to the control group. Paraffin bath therapy appeared effective in reducing pain and maintaining strength for hand osteoarthritis over 12 weeks.
This article reviews recent literature on the application of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for pain management. Several studies have found TENS to be effective for acute postoperative pain, reducing medication needs and facilitating earlier recovery. TENS placed near surgical incisions reduced pain and medication requirements after procedures like laparotomy, cholecystectomy, and laminectomy. TENS may also benefit rehabilitation after knee surgery by reducing pain and narcotic use, allowing for earlier quadriceps strengthening and range of motion. While specific stimulation settings do not seem to impact outcomes, proper electrode placement is important. Overall, TENS is an effective non-pharmacological option for acute pain that facilitates recovery after surgery and injury.
ZMPCZM016000.11.20 TENS can reduce postoperative analgesic consumption.A meta...painezeeman
TENS can reduce postoperative analgesic consumption according to a meta-analysis of 21 randomized controlled trials. The analysis found that TENS reduced overall analgesic use by 26.5% compared to placebo. For trials using strong, subnoxious TENS at adequate frequencies, analgesic consumption was reduced by 35.5% compared to 4.1% for trials without these optimal parameters. The difference between optimal and non-optimal TENS was statistically significant, indicating TENS can significantly reduce pain medication needs when administered optimally.
ZMPCZM016000.11.07 Analgesic effects of TENS & IFC on heat pain in healthy su...painezeeman
This study examined the analgesic effects of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) and interferential currents (IFC) on heat pain thresholds in healthy subjects. 48 subjects were randomly assigned to receive either TENS, IFC, or no stimulation for 30 minutes. Heat pain thresholds were measured before, during, and after stimulation. Both TENS and IFC significantly increased heat pain thresholds during stimulation compared to no stimulation. While the effect of TENS did not last long after stimulation, IFC maintained elevated heat pain thresholds for at least 30 minutes following stimulation. The study concluded that both TENS and IFC can effectively reduce heat pain sensitivity in healthy subjects, with IFC having longer-lasting effects.
The use of pulsed radiofrequency for the treatment of pudendal neuralgia a c...Jason Attaman
This study evaluated the use of pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) for treating pudendal neuralgia in 7 patients. PRF is a minimally invasive technique that uses radiofrequency energy to modulate nerves without damaging tissue. The average number of PRF treatments was 4.4, and the average duration of pain relief was 11.4 weeks. There were no complications reported. The study concludes that PRF may be an effective and safe treatment for pudendal neuralgia in patients where conservative treatments have not provided adequate relief, but larger controlled studies are still needed.
ZMPCZM016000.11.10 New perspectives in Edema control Via Electrical Stimulationpainezeeman
This document summarizes the historical evidence for using electrical stimulation (ES), particularly high-voltage pulsed current (HVPC), to treat acute edema. It finds that while ES has been commonly used anecdotally for over 200 years, there is little controlled research to support its efficacy. The few early studies that reported benefits of HVPC provided little evidence and no references. More recent animal studies have found no significant effects of HVPC on existing edema. Overall, the document concludes that while HVPC is frequently advocated for edema control, the evidence from controlled studies to support its therapeutic effects is still remarkably weak.
ZMPCZM016000.11.09 Electrotherpay study summaries for surgeons provided by me...painezeeman
1) Several studies examined the effects of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) and electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) after shoulder and knee surgeries.
2) The studies found that TENS reduced pain levels and analgesic consumption after shoulder surgery compared to placebo. EMS improved quadriceps strength and gait more than voluntary exercise alone after ACL reconstruction.
3) Home interferential current therapy also reduced pain, edema, and improved range of motion more than placebo after ACL reconstruction, meniscectomy, or knee chondroplasty procedures.
This study evaluated patient controlled sedation (PCS) using propofol and alfentanil for dressing changes in 11 burn patients with over 10% total burn surface area. PCS was compared to sedation provided by an anesthesiologist. Patients preferred PCS due to greater control and less discomfort during recovery. No adverse respiratory or cardiovascular events occurred with PCS. Procedural pain was higher with PCS but lower after the procedure. The study concluded that PCS is an effective and safe alternative to anesthesiologist-provided sedation for burn dressing changes, but noted the small sample size limited the strength of this conclusion and further studies are warranted.
The study evaluated the efficacy of paraffin bath therapy for hand osteoarthritis. 56 patients were randomly assigned to either a treatment group receiving paraffin baths or a control group. Outcome measures including pain, hand function, range of motion and strength were assessed at baseline, 3 weeks and 12 weeks. At 12 weeks, the treatment group showed significantly greater improvements in pain, range of motion and strength compared to the control group. Paraffin bath therapy appeared effective in reducing pain and maintaining strength for hand osteoarthritis over 12 weeks.
This clinical trial investigated whether neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) could improve quadriceps muscle strength and activation in women with mild to moderate osteoarthritis of the knee. Thirty women were randomly assigned to either receive NMES treatments three times per week for four weeks or to a control group that received no treatment. Outcomes were assessed at baseline and at 5 and 16 weeks post-enrollment and found no improvements in muscle strength or activation in the NMES group compared to controls. The study was limited by a small sample size and lack of blinding of the assessor and participants to group assignment. Four weeks of NMES may have been insufficient to induce gains in this population and future research is needed to examine longer or more
Ultrasound guided pulsed radiofrequency treatment of the pudendal nerve in ch...Jason Attaman
This case report summarizes the effectiveness of ultrasound-guided pulsed radiofrequency treatment of the pudendal nerve in three patients with chronic pelvic pain. The three patients, two males with interstitial cystitis and one female with pudendal neuralgia, underwent ultrasound-guided pudendal nerve blocks followed by pulsed radiofrequency treatment of the pudendal nerve. All three patients experienced reduced pain scores and decreased analgesic use following the treatment. No complications occurred. The report concludes pulsed radiofrequency treatment of the pudendal nerve under ultrasound guidance provides adequate analgesia for chronic pelvic pain.
Austin Journal of Musculoskeletal Disorders is a peer-reviewed, open access journal published by Austin Publishers. It provides easy access to high quality Manuscripts in all related aspects of diseases and disorders that may adversely affect the function and overall effectiveness of the musculoskeletal system. The Journal focuses upon all the related aspects of musculoskeletal system disorders and the new advancements in the related treatments including Complex issues and injuries involving the musculoskeletal system and surgeries.
Austin Publishing Group is a successful host of more than hundred peer reviewed, open access journals in various fields of science and technology with intent to bridge the gap between academia and research access.
Austin Journal of Musculoskeletal Disorders accepts original research articles, review articles, case reports, mini reviews, rapid communication, opinions and editorials on all related aspects of diseases and disorders that may adversely affect the function and overall effectiveness of the musculoskeletal system.
1) The study aimed to evaluate the effects of capacitive and resistive electric transfer (CRet) and hotpack (HP) on hemoglobin saturation and tissue temperature in the lower paraspinal muscle of 13 healthy males.
2) Total hemoglobin and oxygenated hemoglobin were significantly higher in the CRet group than the HP group for 30 minutes after intervention. Tissue temperature at 10mm and 20mm depths were also significantly higher in the CRet group than HP group from 10 to 30 minutes after intervention.
3) Both CRet and HP increased hemoglobin saturation and tissue temperature more than the sham intervention. However, the effect on hemoglobin saturation was greater with CRet, and CRet warmed
A 28-year-old male patient with pemphigus vulgaris was given 7 pulses of dexamethasone therapy. He later developed avascular necrosis of the head of the femur in both hips, confirmed by x-ray and MRI. Long-term corticosteroid use is a known risk factor for avascular necrosis. The patient's condition was assessed as a severe adverse drug reaction likely caused by the dexamethasone therapy based on standardized causality scales. MRI is an important tool for early diagnosis of avascular necrosis to prevent complications.
Neural blockade for persistent pain after breast cancer surgery Jason Attaman
1) The review examined evidence for neural blockade as a diagnostic tool or treatment for persistent pain after breast cancer surgery.
2) Only 7 studies with a total of 135 patients were identified that used blocks targeting the stellate ganglion, paravertebral plexus, or intercostal nerves.
3) The quality of evidence from the studies was low and inconclusive about the efficacy of neural blockade for treating persistent pain after breast cancer surgery. More high-quality studies are needed to evaluate this common clinical problem.
Inguinodynia: Chronic pain after inguinal hernia surgery by Dr. Avisak Bhatta...abhishak bhattacharjee
This is the presentation on Inguinodynia where a complete definition has been formulated. It was presented in conference of Asia Pacific Hernia Society 2017 in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
The document discusses varying the frequency and intensity of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for treating acute and chronic pain. It summarizes several studies that investigated:
1) The effectiveness of high vs low frequency TENS for reducing hyperalgesia and whether activation of cutaneous or deep tissue afferents is responsible for TENS analgesia.
2) The impact of varying TENS frequency, intensity, and pulse duration on primary and secondary hyperalgesia in an animal model of inflammation.
3) The short and long-term effects of high frequency TENS on motor cortex excitability in humans.
4) The effectiveness of high vs low frequency TENS for reversing hyper
This retrospective study examined the healing rates of tendinopathy injuries like rotator cuff tears and Achilles tendinitis using nitroglycerin patches. The study found that 89% of 87 patients improved, with 63% resolving completely, when given nitroglycerin patches along with exercise over several months. Improvement was seen across different tendon injuries, with over 80% of patients at each injury site improving. The results suggest nitroglycerin patches may be an effective non-invasive treatment for tendinopathy.
This case report describes the treatment of a 58-year-old woman suffering from bilateral Achilles tendinitis for 1-2 years. She had not responded to physical therapy or steroid injections. She underwent four treatments with a Class IV infrared laser over each Achilles tendon. This led to a significant reduction in her pain scores on a visual analog scale and an increase in ankle range of motion. The report concludes the laser therapy was effective at decreasing the symptoms of her Achilles tendinitis.
Postmastectomy and Post Thoracotomy PainJason Attaman
This document discusses postmastectomy and postthoracotomy pain. It begins by describing the various mechanisms that can cause injury during breast and chest wall surgeries, including damage to muscles, nerves, and formation of scar tissue. It then discusses two specific pain syndromes - postmastectomy pain, which 4-14% of women experience after mastectomy surgery, and postthoracotomy pain, where 26-67% of patients report long-term pain after thoracic surgery. The causes of pain in both syndromes can include tissue injury from surgery or cancer, as well as nerve injury from surgical trauma, radiation, chemotherapy, fibrosis, or cancer metastasis.
This randomized controlled trial compared vertebroplasty to conservative treatment for acute osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures. 202 patients with persistent pain were randomly assigned to vertebroplasty (101 patients) or conservative treatment (101 patients). Vertebroplasty provided significantly greater pain relief than conservative treatment at both 1 month and 1 year, with differences in mean pain scores of 2.6 and 2.0 respectively. No serious complications were reported. Vertebroplasty was found to be an effective and safe treatment for acute osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures with persistent pain.
ZMPCZM017000.11.11 Home based EMG Triggered stimulation in chronic strokepainezeeman
This study investigated the feasibility and efficacy of home-based electromyography-triggered neuromuscular stimulation (ETMS) for chronic stroke patients with limited wrist extension. Twelve chronic stroke patients were randomly assigned to receive either 8 weeks of ETMS followed by 8 weeks of home exercises, or vice versa. Outcome measures assessed wrist extension range of motion and impairment scales. Results showed that both groups increased active wrist extension by 21 degrees after ETMS, but no significant changes on impairment scales. The study concluded that home-based ETMS is feasible and can increase wrist extension, but does not significantly impact impairment scales.
Postoperative pain is a major concern for patients and doctors. This preliminary study investigated the use of a wearable pulsed radiofrequency energy (PRFE) device to control postoperative pain in 18 women undergoing breast augmentation surgery. Patients were randomly assigned to receive either an active or placebo PRFE device. Those receiving the active device experienced significantly lower pain scores over 7 days as measured by a visual analog scale. They also took fewer narcotic pain medications than those receiving the placebo. The findings suggest PRFE therapy is an effective non-drug method for controlling postoperative pain.
Preconditioning laserphototherapy involves using low-level laser therapy (LLLT) prior to potential insults or interventions to reduce damage and improve outcomes. Studies have shown LLLT can reduce side effects from radiation or chemotherapy, decrease muscle fatigue and damage from exercise, reduce post-surgical pain and inflammation, and help prevent herpes outbreaks when used at early symptom stages. The mechanisms are not fully understood but LLLT is thought to boost cellular energy production and defenses. Using LLLT preemptively before dental procedures, surgery, athletic activities or infections could provide protective effects with minimal risk or cost.
Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by compression of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel of the wrist. It affects up to 10% of the general population and is characterized by motor, sensory, vasomotor and trophic symptoms in the hand. Conservative treatments include splinting, anti-inflammatory medications, injections, and vitamin B6, while surgical treatment involves releasing the transverse carpal ligament to decompress the median nerve. Diagnosis is based on symptoms, physical exam findings like a positive Phalen's or Tinel's sign, and electrodiagnostic testing to measure nerve conduction velocities.
The document discusses monitoring brain water content and edema. It describes:
1) How water transport in the brain is regulated and how edema can develop.
2) Methods for monitoring intracranial pressure (ICP), which may rise with increased brain water, including invasive ICP monitors and non-invasive techniques like ultrasound of the optic nerve sheath.
3) Other potential indicators of increased brain water like brain tissue oxygen (PbrO2), which may fall as edema impairs oxygen diffusion, and microdialysis measures of lactate/pyruvate ratio (L/P).
4) Imaging techniques like computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) that can help define edema types but cannot
1) A double-blind randomized controlled study evaluated a wearable pulsed radiofrequency electromagnetic field (PRFE) device for treating plantar fasciitis.
2) 70 subjects with plantar fasciitis were randomly assigned either an active or placebo PRFE device to wear overnight for 7 days.
3) The active PRFE device showed a progressive 40% decline in morning heel pain over 7 days, significantly greater than the 7% decline in the control group, demonstrating PRFE's potential as a drug-free noninvasive treatment for reducing plantar fasciitis pain.
Lionsgate Films would be well-suited to produce my film. Lionsgate is a major mini-studio known for producing films like The Hunger Games franchise, The Divergent series, and Now You See Me. They specialize in genres like science fiction, action, and thrillers - genres that my film would fit into. Lionsgate also targets their films at teenagers and young adults, which aligns with the target audience of my film. Their marketing strategy of posters, online campaigns and generating buzz on social media would help promote my film effectively despite a relatively small budget.
MADissertation_GermanArmy_Dinant_Presentation_DAVIDWALKERDavid J. Walker
The document outlines the atrocities committed by German forces against civilians in Dinant, Belgium in August 1914 at the outset of World War 1. Over 600 civilians were executed by German soldiers during their invasion and occupation of Dinant from August 21st to 28th. This led to a propaganda war between the Allied and German sides, each seeking to shape the narrative and assign or deflect blame. The document discusses the military culture and doctrines that helped enable the violence, as well as the long term aftermath and debates around commemorating the events.
This clinical trial investigated whether neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) could improve quadriceps muscle strength and activation in women with mild to moderate osteoarthritis of the knee. Thirty women were randomly assigned to either receive NMES treatments three times per week for four weeks or to a control group that received no treatment. Outcomes were assessed at baseline and at 5 and 16 weeks post-enrollment and found no improvements in muscle strength or activation in the NMES group compared to controls. The study was limited by a small sample size and lack of blinding of the assessor and participants to group assignment. Four weeks of NMES may have been insufficient to induce gains in this population and future research is needed to examine longer or more
Ultrasound guided pulsed radiofrequency treatment of the pudendal nerve in ch...Jason Attaman
This case report summarizes the effectiveness of ultrasound-guided pulsed radiofrequency treatment of the pudendal nerve in three patients with chronic pelvic pain. The three patients, two males with interstitial cystitis and one female with pudendal neuralgia, underwent ultrasound-guided pudendal nerve blocks followed by pulsed radiofrequency treatment of the pudendal nerve. All three patients experienced reduced pain scores and decreased analgesic use following the treatment. No complications occurred. The report concludes pulsed radiofrequency treatment of the pudendal nerve under ultrasound guidance provides adequate analgesia for chronic pelvic pain.
Austin Journal of Musculoskeletal Disorders is a peer-reviewed, open access journal published by Austin Publishers. It provides easy access to high quality Manuscripts in all related aspects of diseases and disorders that may adversely affect the function and overall effectiveness of the musculoskeletal system. The Journal focuses upon all the related aspects of musculoskeletal system disorders and the new advancements in the related treatments including Complex issues and injuries involving the musculoskeletal system and surgeries.
Austin Publishing Group is a successful host of more than hundred peer reviewed, open access journals in various fields of science and technology with intent to bridge the gap between academia and research access.
Austin Journal of Musculoskeletal Disorders accepts original research articles, review articles, case reports, mini reviews, rapid communication, opinions and editorials on all related aspects of diseases and disorders that may adversely affect the function and overall effectiveness of the musculoskeletal system.
1) The study aimed to evaluate the effects of capacitive and resistive electric transfer (CRet) and hotpack (HP) on hemoglobin saturation and tissue temperature in the lower paraspinal muscle of 13 healthy males.
2) Total hemoglobin and oxygenated hemoglobin were significantly higher in the CRet group than the HP group for 30 minutes after intervention. Tissue temperature at 10mm and 20mm depths were also significantly higher in the CRet group than HP group from 10 to 30 minutes after intervention.
3) Both CRet and HP increased hemoglobin saturation and tissue temperature more than the sham intervention. However, the effect on hemoglobin saturation was greater with CRet, and CRet warmed
A 28-year-old male patient with pemphigus vulgaris was given 7 pulses of dexamethasone therapy. He later developed avascular necrosis of the head of the femur in both hips, confirmed by x-ray and MRI. Long-term corticosteroid use is a known risk factor for avascular necrosis. The patient's condition was assessed as a severe adverse drug reaction likely caused by the dexamethasone therapy based on standardized causality scales. MRI is an important tool for early diagnosis of avascular necrosis to prevent complications.
Neural blockade for persistent pain after breast cancer surgery Jason Attaman
1) The review examined evidence for neural blockade as a diagnostic tool or treatment for persistent pain after breast cancer surgery.
2) Only 7 studies with a total of 135 patients were identified that used blocks targeting the stellate ganglion, paravertebral plexus, or intercostal nerves.
3) The quality of evidence from the studies was low and inconclusive about the efficacy of neural blockade for treating persistent pain after breast cancer surgery. More high-quality studies are needed to evaluate this common clinical problem.
Inguinodynia: Chronic pain after inguinal hernia surgery by Dr. Avisak Bhatta...abhishak bhattacharjee
This is the presentation on Inguinodynia where a complete definition has been formulated. It was presented in conference of Asia Pacific Hernia Society 2017 in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
The document discusses varying the frequency and intensity of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for treating acute and chronic pain. It summarizes several studies that investigated:
1) The effectiveness of high vs low frequency TENS for reducing hyperalgesia and whether activation of cutaneous or deep tissue afferents is responsible for TENS analgesia.
2) The impact of varying TENS frequency, intensity, and pulse duration on primary and secondary hyperalgesia in an animal model of inflammation.
3) The short and long-term effects of high frequency TENS on motor cortex excitability in humans.
4) The effectiveness of high vs low frequency TENS for reversing hyper
This retrospective study examined the healing rates of tendinopathy injuries like rotator cuff tears and Achilles tendinitis using nitroglycerin patches. The study found that 89% of 87 patients improved, with 63% resolving completely, when given nitroglycerin patches along with exercise over several months. Improvement was seen across different tendon injuries, with over 80% of patients at each injury site improving. The results suggest nitroglycerin patches may be an effective non-invasive treatment for tendinopathy.
This case report describes the treatment of a 58-year-old woman suffering from bilateral Achilles tendinitis for 1-2 years. She had not responded to physical therapy or steroid injections. She underwent four treatments with a Class IV infrared laser over each Achilles tendon. This led to a significant reduction in her pain scores on a visual analog scale and an increase in ankle range of motion. The report concludes the laser therapy was effective at decreasing the symptoms of her Achilles tendinitis.
Postmastectomy and Post Thoracotomy PainJason Attaman
This document discusses postmastectomy and postthoracotomy pain. It begins by describing the various mechanisms that can cause injury during breast and chest wall surgeries, including damage to muscles, nerves, and formation of scar tissue. It then discusses two specific pain syndromes - postmastectomy pain, which 4-14% of women experience after mastectomy surgery, and postthoracotomy pain, where 26-67% of patients report long-term pain after thoracic surgery. The causes of pain in both syndromes can include tissue injury from surgery or cancer, as well as nerve injury from surgical trauma, radiation, chemotherapy, fibrosis, or cancer metastasis.
This randomized controlled trial compared vertebroplasty to conservative treatment for acute osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures. 202 patients with persistent pain were randomly assigned to vertebroplasty (101 patients) or conservative treatment (101 patients). Vertebroplasty provided significantly greater pain relief than conservative treatment at both 1 month and 1 year, with differences in mean pain scores of 2.6 and 2.0 respectively. No serious complications were reported. Vertebroplasty was found to be an effective and safe treatment for acute osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures with persistent pain.
ZMPCZM017000.11.11 Home based EMG Triggered stimulation in chronic strokepainezeeman
This study investigated the feasibility and efficacy of home-based electromyography-triggered neuromuscular stimulation (ETMS) for chronic stroke patients with limited wrist extension. Twelve chronic stroke patients were randomly assigned to receive either 8 weeks of ETMS followed by 8 weeks of home exercises, or vice versa. Outcome measures assessed wrist extension range of motion and impairment scales. Results showed that both groups increased active wrist extension by 21 degrees after ETMS, but no significant changes on impairment scales. The study concluded that home-based ETMS is feasible and can increase wrist extension, but does not significantly impact impairment scales.
Postoperative pain is a major concern for patients and doctors. This preliminary study investigated the use of a wearable pulsed radiofrequency energy (PRFE) device to control postoperative pain in 18 women undergoing breast augmentation surgery. Patients were randomly assigned to receive either an active or placebo PRFE device. Those receiving the active device experienced significantly lower pain scores over 7 days as measured by a visual analog scale. They also took fewer narcotic pain medications than those receiving the placebo. The findings suggest PRFE therapy is an effective non-drug method for controlling postoperative pain.
Preconditioning laserphototherapy involves using low-level laser therapy (LLLT) prior to potential insults or interventions to reduce damage and improve outcomes. Studies have shown LLLT can reduce side effects from radiation or chemotherapy, decrease muscle fatigue and damage from exercise, reduce post-surgical pain and inflammation, and help prevent herpes outbreaks when used at early symptom stages. The mechanisms are not fully understood but LLLT is thought to boost cellular energy production and defenses. Using LLLT preemptively before dental procedures, surgery, athletic activities or infections could provide protective effects with minimal risk or cost.
Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by compression of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel of the wrist. It affects up to 10% of the general population and is characterized by motor, sensory, vasomotor and trophic symptoms in the hand. Conservative treatments include splinting, anti-inflammatory medications, injections, and vitamin B6, while surgical treatment involves releasing the transverse carpal ligament to decompress the median nerve. Diagnosis is based on symptoms, physical exam findings like a positive Phalen's or Tinel's sign, and electrodiagnostic testing to measure nerve conduction velocities.
The document discusses monitoring brain water content and edema. It describes:
1) How water transport in the brain is regulated and how edema can develop.
2) Methods for monitoring intracranial pressure (ICP), which may rise with increased brain water, including invasive ICP monitors and non-invasive techniques like ultrasound of the optic nerve sheath.
3) Other potential indicators of increased brain water like brain tissue oxygen (PbrO2), which may fall as edema impairs oxygen diffusion, and microdialysis measures of lactate/pyruvate ratio (L/P).
4) Imaging techniques like computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) that can help define edema types but cannot
1) A double-blind randomized controlled study evaluated a wearable pulsed radiofrequency electromagnetic field (PRFE) device for treating plantar fasciitis.
2) 70 subjects with plantar fasciitis were randomly assigned either an active or placebo PRFE device to wear overnight for 7 days.
3) The active PRFE device showed a progressive 40% decline in morning heel pain over 7 days, significantly greater than the 7% decline in the control group, demonstrating PRFE's potential as a drug-free noninvasive treatment for reducing plantar fasciitis pain.
Lionsgate Films would be well-suited to produce my film. Lionsgate is a major mini-studio known for producing films like The Hunger Games franchise, The Divergent series, and Now You See Me. They specialize in genres like science fiction, action, and thrillers - genres that my film would fit into. Lionsgate also targets their films at teenagers and young adults, which aligns with the target audience of my film. Their marketing strategy of posters, online campaigns and generating buzz on social media would help promote my film effectively despite a relatively small budget.
MADissertation_GermanArmy_Dinant_Presentation_DAVIDWALKERDavid J. Walker
The document outlines the atrocities committed by German forces against civilians in Dinant, Belgium in August 1914 at the outset of World War 1. Over 600 civilians were executed by German soldiers during their invasion and occupation of Dinant from August 21st to 28th. This led to a propaganda war between the Allied and German sides, each seeking to shape the narrative and assign or deflect blame. The document discusses the military culture and doctrines that helped enable the violence, as well as the long term aftermath and debates around commemorating the events.
El documento describe los pasos para crear una cuenta en SlideShare y publicar presentaciones. SlideShare es un sitio web que permite a los usuarios subir y compartir presentaciones de PowerPoint, PDF, Word y otros formatos. Originalmente estaba destinado a empleados para compartir diapositivas, pero ahora también se usa para entretenimiento. El documento luego enumera 10 pasos para registrarse en SlideShare, incluyendo entrar al sitio web, registrarse, completar los datos personales, crear la cuenta, confirmarla por correo electrónico y finalmente publicar el trabajo sele
Planes y programas en relación con energía, residuos y movilidaducv-eacsustentable
El documento describe varias universidades y sus planes y programas relacionados con la movilidad, energía y residuos. La Universidad Central de Venezuela, la Universidad de Guanajuato y la Universidad Simón Bolívar tienen sistemas de gestión ambiental que incluyen iniciativas para promover una movilidad más sustentable, un uso más eficiente de la energía y un manejo integral de residuos. La Universidad Metropolitana de Manchester también tiene grupos que se enfocan en estos temas.
Este documento describe los diferentes tipos de almacenamiento en la nube, incluyendo nubes públicas, privadas e híbridas. Explica que las nubes públicas ofrecen almacenamiento compartido en servidores externos de forma gratuita o paga, mientras que las nubes privadas son diseñadas específicamente para una persona o empresa y les da más control. También cubre las nubes híbridas que combinan lo público y privado, y analiza las ventajas y desventajas de usar servicios de nube gratuitos frente a implementar su prop
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A randomised, placebo controlled trial of low level laser therapy for activat...FUAD HAZIME
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1. Please cite this article as follows: Mårdh A, Lund I. High power laser for treatment of Achilles tendinosis – a single blind randomized
placebo controlled clinical study. J Lasers Med Sci. 2016;7(2):x-x. doi:10.15171/jlms.2016.xx.
Introduction
Achilles tendinosis is a common clinical painful condi-
tion characterized by pain during loading and appears
both among elite athletes, as well as among adult persons
with a sedentary lifestyle.1-3
Although it is a common clin-
ical condition, its causes and causal mechanisms are still
unclear. The Achilles tendon pain, often long-term, does
not always clearly reflect the pathological changes in the
local tissue.4
The condition has been termed “tendonitis”
and ”tendinitis,”5-8
indicating the possible association
with acute inflammatory processes.9
Others2
did not find
any signs of acute inflammation but increased amounts
of inter-fibrillar glycosaminoglycans and changes in the
collagen fibre structure, possibly accounting for a later
stage in the inflammatory process; and the terms “degen-
erative changes,” “chronic tendinopathy” and “tendinosis”
have been used. Furthermore, changes in the metabolism
of the tendon cells, the tenocytes, and tissue remodeling
based on interaction with biomarkers like neurotrophins
and tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α),10
has been re-
ported to contribute to the condition. Tendinosis is the
chosen term in the present work since Alfredson and Lo-
rentzon2
suggested that the previously described terms
could be used interchangeably, since they probably de-
scribe the same or almost the same condition. Multiple
risks and possible predisposition factors for Achilles ten-
dinosis have recently been discussed, such as mal align-
ment in the lower extremity, reduced range of movement
in the subtalar and the talocrural joints, increased fore-
foot pronation and inversion, decreased dorsal flexion
with extended knee and varus deformation in the fore-
foot.11-14
Extrinsic factors such as change of load, intensity
and distance in exercise programs could also be sources
for development of the condition.15
Clinically, the diagnosis Achilles tendinosis is based on
the medical history including the patients’ location of
pain approx. 2-6 cm above the tendon insertion into the
calcaneus bone, local pain by palpation and functional
Original Article
doi 10.15171/jlms.2016.xx
High Power Laser forTreatment ofAchillesTendinosis
– a Single Blind Randomized Placebo Controlled
Clinical Study
Anders Mårdh1*
, Iréne Lund2
1
Fysioterapiteamet, Drottningatan 88 F, SE-111 36 Stockholm, Sweden
2
Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Karolinska Institutet, SE-17177 Stockholm, Sweden
Abstract
Introduction: Pain in the Achilles tendon during loading is a very common condition.
Conservative treatments, such as low level laser therapy (LLLT) have been reported to give
varying results. Recently, a new laser treatment technique, high power laser treatment
(HPLT) (Swiss DynaLaser®), was introduced in Scandinavia, but has not, to our knowledge,
been systematically tested before. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of
HPLT compared to placebo HPLT in rated pain and assessed pain threshold in patients with
chronic Achilles tendinosis.
Methods: The study was a randomized, single blind, placebo controlled trial. Patients were
randomized to receive 6 treatments of either HPLT or placebo HPLT during a period of
3-4 weeks with a follow up period of 8-12 weeks. Outcome measures were rated pain
according to questions of the Foot and Ankle Outcome Score (FAOS, Swedish version
LK1.0) and assessment of electro-cutaneous stimulated pain threshold and matched pain
(PainMatcher).
Results: The results of the study demonstrated significant changes of assessments within
groups, that were more pronounced towards lower levels of rated pain in the HPLT group
than in the placebo HPLT group. The between group difference were significant in four of
nine questions regarding loading activities of the FAOS subscale. Assessed pain thresholds
were found increased in the HPLT group, as compared to the placebo HPLT group. At
individual level, the results varied.
Conclusion: The results indicate that HPLT may provide a future option for treatment of
Achilles tendinosis related pain, but further studies are warranted.
Keywords: Tendinosis; Pain; Laser.
*Correspondence to
Anders Mårdh, MSc;
Fysioterapiteamet, Drottningatan 88
F, SE-111 36 Stockholm, Sweden.
Tel: +46- 6980942;
Fax:+46- 50109517;
Email: anders@fysioterapiteamet.se
Published online 13 March 2016
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testing. A common clinical finding is furthermore a pal-
pable sore nodular thickening in the tendon, 1.5-7.0 cm
proximal to the insertion into the calcaneus bone.12
How-
ever, it appears that there is a lack of clear inclusion cri-
teria and consensus in how to diagnose chronic Achilles
tendinosis. Hutchison et al16
suggested the use of muscu-
loskeletal ultrasound scanning (MSKUS) to be added for
diagnose.
Multiple conservative types of treatment for Achilles ten-
dinosis have been reported, but the interpretation of its
effects are complicated by the inconsistency of diagnos-
tic criteria. However, heavy load eccentric exercises ap-
pear to be an effective treatment modality, but seem to be
time-consuming and difficult for some patients to comply
with.2
Thus, it would be of value to find less time-con-
suming and less patient demanding treatments with ef-
fects on the perceived pain. Different types of laser treat-
ment could be an alternative. The effects of low level laser
therapy (LLLT) have been described to influence inflam-
mation, angiogenesis, promote collagen synthesis and to
reduce cell apoptosis.17
Thereby, the treatment can aid in
recovery of the tendon injury,18-20
that in turn can contrib-
ute to decrease the related perceived pain, and possibly
also increased activity in the endogenous pain inhibiting
system.
Recently, a newly developed laser technique, high power
laser treatment (HPLT), based on a laser class 3B, infrared
980 nm gallium arsenide laser, was introduced in Scandi-
navia for treatment of pain induced by musculoskeletal
injuries. The HPLT is equipped with an electrical cooling
system which allows delivery of higher energy levels in
shorter time periods, compared to conventional laser sys-
tems. The wavelength is also of importance for the depth
of penetration in tissue. Bjordal et al identified a thera-
peutic window for effect in the range of 2-10 J/cm² within
810 to 830 nm wavelength,21
i.e. using Laser equipment
with shorter wavelength than the HPLT. No established
treatment protocol or evaluation of HPLT for pain treat-
ment in patients with Achilles tendinosis has been report-
ed earlier.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the changes in
different aspects of pain, i.e. perceived pain frequency and
intensity, in patients with long-term signs of Achilles ten-
dinosis, after treatment with HPLT (Swiss DynaLaser®
)
and placebo HPLT. The patients’ pain threshold and their
physically matched pain were also assessed (see method
section).
Methods
This was a randomized, single blind, placebo-controlled
trial that was carried out within the framework of a Mas-
ter’s program and could, therefore, just receive an adviso-
ry opinion from the local ethical board in Stockholm, who
stated that they could not see any ethical obstacle to the
execution of the proposed project, dnr 2012/1985-31/1.
Participants
The participants were recruited through three differ-
Table 1. Eligibility and Exclusion Criteria of Participating Patients
Eligibility
Age, 20-70 years
Pain from the Achilles tendon ≥2 months prior to treatment
Signed informed consent
MSKUL signs of Achilles tendinosis
Exclusion criteria
Other diseases or conditions:
Malignant diseases; diabetes type 1 (polyneuropathy
in the lower extremity); rheumatology diseases; acute
inflammation near the Achilles tendon; monogenic familiar
hypercholesterolemia; pregnancy
Other treatments of the condition:
Steroid injection 6 months before HPLT; extra corporal
focused shockwave treatment 3 months before HPLT; earlier
surgery; intake of NSAIDs 4 weeks before HPLT
Abbreviations: HPLT, high power laser treatment; NSAIDs, non-
steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
Table 2. Descriptive Data of the Participants
Variables
Placebo HPLT,
n = 19
HPLT,
n = 21
Age (years), mean (SD) 47.4 (8.1) 41 (8.3)
Gender (w; m), n 12 w; 9 m 14 w; 7 m
MSK sign, n (%) 17 (89) 21 (100)
Achilles tendon (mm), mean (SD)
Longitudinal 7.4 (1.4) 6.7 (1.5)
Transversal 9.2 (3.8) 6.6 (2.3)
Oedema, n (%) 18 (95) 19 (90)
Tenderness by palpation, n (%) 18 (95) 21 (100)
Pain in heel lifting, n (%) 15 (79) 17 (81)
Abbreviation: HPLT, high power laser treatment.
ent methods: request to external physiotherapy clinics
(n = 4), advertisement on social media sites for sport in-
juries, http://www.jogg.se/ (n = 24), http://www.funbeat.
se/ (n = 8), and from the first author’s clinic waiting-list
(n = 6). All interested participants received the site ad-
dress to a specially designed website with background in-
formation, objective of the trial and the informed consent
form (http://fysioterapiteamet.se/laserstudien.html). Par-
ticipants with symptoms of long-term Achilles tendinosis
described in Table 1, were considered candidates for in-
clusion after giving their informed consent to participate.
After approval of participation, the patients signed the
informed consent at the first meeting. Forty-two patients
were recruited consecutively.
Randomization Procedure
Participants were randomized to either HPLT or placebo
HPLT by randomly selecting one of two unmarked sealed
envelopes. The baseline data of the randomized partici-
pants are presented in Table 2. The note inside the en-
velope was just marked A (placebo HPLT) or B (HPLT)
without giving any information which group the two let-
ters represented.
Physical Examination
The presence of Achilles tendinosis was defined as: an
area of swelling in the Achilles tendon, tenderness of the
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tendon during palpation, pain in the affected side during
active heel lift standing on one leg, signs of tendinosis
changes in MSKUS. Presence of three of these criteria
confirmed the diagnosis.
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Scanning
MSKUS was performed by using a linear high frequency
transducer (Prosonix MSK ultrasound scanner) applied
to the skin with contact gel. Visions of the Achilles ten-
don, from musculo-tendinous junction to the distal in-
sertion on the calcaneus bone, were obtained in two or-
thogonal planes. The thickest point of the tendon in the
transversal and longitudinal planes was noted. MSKUS
measurements were made bilateral for comparison be-
tween the two sides.
Intervention
The HPLT or placebo HPLT was given at 6 sessions
during 3-5 weeks. The placebo HPLT was distributed
utilizing a second laser unit without active laser, but with
visual and acoustic warning identical to the active HPLT
equipment. The same physiotherapist (AM) treated all the
participants. To maintain the participants blinding, both
the HPLT unit and the placebo HPLT unit produced a
sound and a visible red light during treatment and no in-
formation was communicated regarding group affiliation,
i.e. all participants were given treatments under the same
conditions. Before the first treatment, possible side effects
were presented to the participants stating they could feel
warmth, rubbing, tingling or some discomfort and they
were asked to avoid any eccentric exercise during inter-
vention and follow up periods. During the treatments, the
participants were placed in a prone position with extend-
ed hip and knee, and the ankle in maximal dorsal flexion.
High Power Laser Treatment Equipment
The treatment protocol was chosen on the basis of rec-
ommendations from the manufacturer and AM’s clinical
experience, Table 3. For the HPLT, Swiss DynaLaser®
in-
frared 980 nm gallium arsenide laser equipment was used.
The HPLT was delivered with skin contact and slight
pressure on 5 points per side over the painful area, which
was repeated twice each session. First round/session was
delivered with 17 J/point and a second round/session was
delivered with 35 J/point. Total energy delivered per ses-
sion was 520 J (Manufacturer: HP-Swiss Medical; info@
hp-medical.com), Table 3. For placebo HPLT a second
unit without active laser was used with all other proce-
dures identical to the active HPLT.
Outcome Measures
The participants rated their pain (frequency and intensi-
ty), assessed their pain threshold and their matched pain,
at baseline and at 8-12 weeks follow-up after the random-
ization.
Rated Pain
The five verbal category Pain subscales of the self-as-
sessment form Foot and Ankle Outcome Score (FAOS)
(Swedish version LK1.0) was used for assessment of the
perceived pain in different situations. The pain subscale
consists of nine different questions where the first ques-
tion is related to the frequency of perceived pain (How of-
ten do you experience foot/ankle pain?), which responses
are: Never, Monthly, Weekly, Daily, Always. The remain-
ing 8 questions relate to the experienced intensity of the
pain during the last week, which was rated by the follow-
ing verbal alternatives – None, Mild, Moderate, Severe,
Extreme. In the data sheet the categories were recorded
as 0 to 4.
Pain Threshold and Matched Pain
Pain threshold and perceived matched pain were assessed
utilizing the instrument PainMatcher (PainMatcher®
,
Cefar Medical AB, Lund, Sweden) that has shown good
reliability and validity.22,23
PainMatcher gives an elec-
tro-cutaneous stimulation to the skin of two fingers, the
index finger and the thumb in one hand. The increase in
the constant current generation of the PainMatcher is in-
terrupted when the person releases the fingers from the
stimulation electrode and a value, PM value, between 0
and 99 (arbitrary units but directly related to the pulse
width) is displayed on the LCD screen on the instrument.
The pain threshold is assessed when the patient experi-
ences the least sensation of pain. Matched pain is assessed
when the patient feels that the intensity of the electric-cu-
taneous sensation matches the actual pain intensity expe-
rienced in the Achilles tendon.
Statistical Methods
The mean value and standard deviation (SD) were calcu-
lated for quantitative variables, and rated experiences were
Table 3. Technical/Treatment Data With HPLT (Swiss DynaLaser®
)
Technical Data
Voltage 230 V AC
Frequency 50 Hz
Current 2.85 Amp
Output Infrared 980 nm/660 nm,
Gallium Arsenide
Output 0.1 n 9.9 KHz/0.25-35 J/
cm2
ON/OFF Key switch/Footswitch
Warning/CE Visual and acoustic warning
tone/0123
Treatment data
Irradiation area spot size 0.78 cm²
Wavelength 980 nm
Number of irradiation points 10 x 2 rounds
Energy/point in first round 17 J
Energy/point in second round 35 J
Total energy/session 520 J
Total energy in 6 sessions 3120 J
Irradiation technique Skin contact, slight pressure
on 10 points on each side
over painful area repeated
twice/session
Abbreviation: HPLT, high power laser treatment.
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given as median and range (minimum to maximum). The
pattern of change in the paired assessments between base-
line and follow-up are described in Table 4, Figures 1 and
2 while pain threshold and matched pain are described
in scatterplots, Figures 2 and 3. The main diagonal in the
scatter plots from the lower left corner to the upper right
indicates no change between the two occasions. Results
below the diagonal means lower pain threshold or lower
matched pain after treatment.
For analysis of changes within and between the groups,
the method by Svensson was used.24,25
A measure of sys-
tematic change in the paired assessments (before and at
follow-up), related to the respective group, was calculat-
ed and is named relative position (RP). Possible values of
RP range from -1 to 1. Values close to zero indicate lack
of systematic group change. Negative RP values indicate
systematic group change towards lowered assessed levels
at follow-up. Additional individual variations in change
that is unexplained by the RP value, are expressed by the
RV (relative rank variance), ranging from 0 to 1 (no ad-
ditional individual changes to complete additional indi-
vidual changes). The RP and RV with their 95% CI)were
calculated.24,25
Statistically significant measures are evi-
dent by CIs not covering zero value. Analyses of possible
differences in systematic changes in assessments between
groups, Δ RP, was also calculated. Two-sided P<0.05 cor-
rected with Bonferroni-Holm adjustment for multiple
tests26
was regarded as significant. Statistica 12 (Statsoft®
,
USA) was used for descriptive statistics and Excel macro
was used for the analysis with the method by Svensson.25
Drop out
Of the eligible patients, 4 of them (2 patients from each
group) dropped out. One patient in the placebo HPLT
group dropped out without explanation and one patient
was not willing to stop with eccentric exercises. One pa-
tient in the HPLT group chose not to continue before
starting treatment without any explanation and one pa-
tient did not show up at follow up. The patient contact-
ed the clinic later and explained that not showing up was
pure oblivion, Figure 4.
Results
Of the 40 included patients, 25 women and 15 men, with
a mean age of 43.8 (9.1) years, 19 were randomized to the
placebo HPLT group and 21 to the HPLT group. The di-
agnostic signs of swelling, tenderness by palpation, pro-
voked pain in the local area by heel lifting in standing
on one leg and ultrasounds scanning were present in a
majority of the patients in both groups. Furthermore, the
MSKUS assessments demonstrated signs of tendinosis
changes in 17 patients (89%) in the placebo HPLT group
and 21 patients (100%) in the HPLT group, Table 1.
Pain
The first question in the pain subscale, “How often,” was
rated significantly lower by the patients in the HPLT
group at follow-up (median: Weekly, range: never to
weekly) as compared to the patients in the placebo HPLT
group (median: Daily, range: weekly to always), P = 0.001.
The responses to “Bending fully,” “Walking on flat sur-
face” and “Standing upright,” showed similar differences
in change of rated painful aspects between the groups
(Table 4, Figure 1).
Pain Threshold
As evident from Figure 2, the assessed pain threshold was
decreased or unchanged in three of 18 individuals in the
HPLT group and in nine of 17 individuals in the place-
bo HPLT group after treatment. Significant change in the
assessed pain threshold towards higher values was found
in the HPLT group, RP 0.35 (95% CI: 0.12 to 0.57), with
-0.31
-0.21
-0.15 -0.18
-0.11
-0.35
-0.11 -0.13
0.16
-0.76
-0.49
-0.45
-0.51
-0.47
-0.57
-0.03
-0.23
-0.52
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-0.7
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Relativeposition,RP(-1to1)
Pain
Placebo HPLT
HPLT
Figure 1. Relative Position (RP) Profiles of Self-rated Pain Items of the Foot and Ankle Outcome Score (FAOS).
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additional individual variations, RV 0.35 (95% CI: 0.00 to
0.69). No such systematic group change was found in the
placebo HPLT group, RP -0.02 (95% CI: -0.22 to 0.17).
The observed changes are attributed to individual vari-
ations, RV 0.17 (95% CI: 0.03 to 0.30). The difference in
systematic changes in pain threshold between groups, Δ
RP, was 0.370, P = 0.015 (Figure 2).
Matched Pain
Matched pain values were found significantly lower in the
HPLT group, n = 18, at follow up RP -0.65 (95% CI: -0.94
to -0.36) with large individual variation, RV 0.46 (95%
CI: 0.00 to 1.00). Corresponding individual variations
were found in the Placebo HPLT group, RV 0.60 (95% CI:
0.04 to 1.00), but systematic change was not evident, RP
-0.27 (95% CI: -0.54 to 0.01) (Figure 3). The observed dif-
ference in systematic changes in matched pain between
groups, Δ RP -0.385, indicated weak statistical evidence of
significant difference between the groups, P = 0.06.
Discussion
The results of this single-blind randomized clinical study
provides evidences that the patients subjected to HPLT
rated significantly less pain in four of nine questions of
the FAOS pain subscale (pain: how often, when bending
fully, walking on flat surface, when standing upright) as
compared to the patients treated with placebo HPLT at
follow-up after treatment. Furthermore, the pattern of
change showed that the pain-thresholds were signifi-
cantly higher among the HPLT patients at the group level
than among the placebo HPLT patients, when comparing
the follow-up with the base-line assessments. The results
also demonstrated different response patterns among the
individual patients within the two groups, confirmed by
great RV values with wide confidential intervals. These
individual based variations may indicate that treatments
may need to be tailored to the individual regarding e.g.
duration of treatment, number of treatments, etc. The de-
crease in perceived pain and increase in pain thresholds
in the HPLT group could be a sign of increased activity
in the endogenous pain inhibitory system as a response
to the sensory stimulation evoked by this type of laser
therapy.
In this study, pain was rated lower already at 8 weeks after
Figure 2. Paired Data of Pain Threshold Assessment Given as PainMatcher (PM) Values for the Two Groups Respectively.
Figure 3. Paired Data of Matched Pain Assessment Given as PainMatcher (PM) Values for the Two Groups Respectively.
Placebo HPLT
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
Pain threshold, PM values, baseline
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
Painthreshold,PMvalues,follow-up
HPLT
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Pain threshold, PM values, baseline
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
Painthreshold,PMvalues,follow-up
Placebo HPLT
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
Matched pain, PM values, baseline
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
Matchedpain,PMvalues,follow-uo
HPLT
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
Matched pain, PM values, baseline
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35Matchedpain,PMvalues,follow-up
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start of treatment compared to previous studies that have
reported reduced pain after 12 weeks of treatment.2,27
In
a study with LLLT in patients with Achilles tendinosis, a
small rise in pressure pain threshold was seen as well as
immediate decreased concentrations of prostaglandin E2
in peritendinous tissue,17
indicating changes in inflam-
matory reactions, possibly associated with changed func-
tion in the pain system. However, the effects of HPLT on
Achilles tendinosis induced pain have not been published
earlier.
An interesting finding was that three of the pain ques-
tions, all related to loading the Achilles tendon (Bending
fully, Walking on flat surface, Standing upright), were rat-
ed lower by the HPLT patients than the placebo HPLT
patients. However, there was no significant difference be-
tween groups in responses to question of pain in: Twist-
ing/pivoting, Straightening fully, At night while in bed,
Sitting or lying). This observation indicates that it would
be of value to develop more specific selection of pain re-
lated questions in order to catch treatment responses of
HPLT in patients with Achilles tendinosis.
Bagge10
found significant increased levels of neurotroph-
in and TNF-α in tendons with chronic Achilles tendino-
sis. Bagge suggested that the functions of these substances
include apoptosis, tissue remodeling, and proliferation in
tenocytes. In future studies, it would be interesting to also
measure changes in the levels of neurotrophin and TNF-α
in response to HPLT in patients with chronic Achilles
tendinosis. A wide variety of interventions for Achilles
tendinosis have been utilized earlier where some of the
methods are quite demanding regarding the patients
Table 4. Data of Rated Pain From the Subscale of the FAOS Questionnaire Shown as Median (Min-Max)a
Questions of FAOS
Subgroup
Placebo HPLT, n=17 HPLT, n=18
Base-Line Follow-up RP (95% CI)
RV (95% CI)
Base-Line Follow-up RP (95% CI)
RV (95% CI)
Δ RP, P Val-
ues
Pain
1. How often
3 (2-4) 3 (0-4)
-0.31 (-0.55 to -0.07)
0.11 (0.00 to 0.28)
3 (2-4) 2 (0-2)
-0.76 (-0.92 to -0.59)
0.06 (0.00 to 0.17)
0.45-;
P = 0.002
Pain, when
2. Twisting/pivoting
1 (0-3) 0 (0-3)
-0.21 (-0.39 to -0.04)
0.16 (0.00 to 0.40)
1 (0-3) 0 (0-3)
-0.49 (-0.67 to -0.31)
0.02 (0.00 to 0.07)
-0.28;
P = 0.126
3. Straightening fully 1 (1-3) 1 (1-2)
-0.15 (-0.33 to 0.02)
0.04 (0.00 to 0.14)
1 (0-4) 0 (0-2)
-0.45 (-0.63 to -0.26)
0.02 (0.00 to 0.05)
-0.30;
P = 0.054
4. Bending fully 1 (0-2) 1 (0-2)
-0.18 (-0.36 to 0.01)
0.02 (0.00 to 0.07)
1 (0-3) 0 (0-3)
-0.51 (-0.69 to -0.32)
0.00 (0.00 to 0.00)
-0.33;
P = 0.048
5. Walking on flat
surface
1 (0-4) 1 (0-3)
-0.11 (-0.29 to 0.06)
0.16 (0.00 to 0.42)
2 (0-4) 0 (0-3)
-0.47 (-0.66 to -0.29)
0.11 (0.00 to 0.33)
-0.36;
P = 0.029
6. Going up or down
stairs
2 (0-3) 1 (0-3)
-0.35 (-0.52 to -0.17)
0.46 (0.00 to 0.93)
2 (0-3) 1 (0-3)
-0.57 (-0.75 to -0.38)
0.20 (0.00 to 0.42)
-0.22;
P = 0.285
7. At night while in
bed
0 (0-3) 0 (0-2)
-0.11 (-0.28 to 0.07)
0.00 (0.00 to 0.00)
0 (0-4) 0 (0-2)
-0.03 (-0.21 to -0.05)
0.01 (0.00 to 0.02)
-0.08;
P = 0.936
8. Sitting or lying 0 (0-3) 0 (0-1)
-0.13 (-0.31 to 0.05)
0.01 (0.00 to 0.05)
0 (0-3) 0 (0-3)
-0.23 (-0.42 to -0.05)
0.01 (0.00 to 0.04)
-0.10;
p=0.465
9. Standing upright 0 (0-3) 1 (0-3)
0.16 (-0.02 to 0.33)
0.07 (0.00 to 0.22)
1 (0-3) 0 (0-3)
-0.52 (-0.71 to -0.34)
0.14 (0.00 to 0.37)
-0.36;
P < 0.0001
Abbreviation: FAOS, Foot and Ankle Outcome Score.
a
Systematic group changes are shown as RP (95%CI) and individual variability (dispersion in change) as RV (95%CI) from the Svensson
method. Response alternative to question 1: Never (0), Monthly (1), Weekly (2), Daily (3), Always (4); question 2-9: None (0), Mild (1),
Moderate (2), Severe (3), Extreme (4).
Figure 4. Flow Chart of Participating Patients
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High Power Laser for Treatment of Achilles Tendinosis
compliance.27
The most optimized treatment method for
the condition is not yet established.
There are some limitations in the current study. One lim-
itation is the low number of participants in each group
and that the patients were heterogeneous regarding ac-
tivity level, symptom duration, age and gender. Another
limitation was that the therapist was not blinded to the
patients’ allocation to different groups, since the active
laser unit was also used in daily clinic routine and there-
by not possible to blind the therapist. However, actions to
secure valid routines during the study were taken by not
communicating information with the patients beyond a
standardized manuscript.
Conclusion
The result of this study demonstrated that patients with
painful Achilles tendinosis treated with high power laser
rated lower pain and assessed higher pain threshold at fol-
low-up after the treatment in comparison with patients
treated with placebo high power laser. HPLT may provide
a future option for treatment of Achilles tendinosis, but
further studies are warranted.
Ethical Considerations
The ethics committe in Stockholm has stated that they
could not see any ethical obstacle to the execution of the
proposed project, dnr 2012/1985-31/1.
Conflict of Interests
The authors certify that they have no personal or profes-
sional relationship, knowledge, affiliations or beliefs nor
any financial interest (such as stock ownership, honoraria
or other equity interest) in the subject matter or materials
discussed in this manuscript.
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