Synergistic effects of vacuum therapy and laser therapy on physical rehabilitation

[Purpose] This study aims to evaluate the synergistic effects of laser therapy and vacuum therapy in the rehabilitation of some disorders of the osteomuscular articular system (shoulder bursitis, low back pain, hip dysfunction after long-term impact of femoral endoprosthesis). [Participants and Meth...

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Published in:Journal of Physical Therapy Science 2019, Vol.31(7), pp.598-602
Main Authors: Lopes, Larissa Aparecida Biason, Alvarez, Carolina, Thays Yara Teófilo Borges Campos, Paolillo, Fernanda Rossi, Bagnato, Vanderlei Salvador
Format: Article
Language:English
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Case reports
Case Study
Knee
Laser therapy
Lasers
Pain
Physical rehabilitation
Rehabilitation
Vacuum therapy
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Summary:[Purpose] This study aims to evaluate the synergistic effects of laser therapy and vacuum therapy in the rehabilitation of some disorders of the osteomuscular articular system (shoulder bursitis, low back pain, hip dysfunction after long-term impact of femoral endoprosthesis). [Participants and Methods] Three case reports were described. A vacuum laser system was used, which is a device that contains 1 handpiece with 3 red lasers (660 nm) and 3 infrared lasers (808 nm). This device contains 6 laser beams that are arranged around the vacuum chamber bore which generate negative pressure. Two weekly sessions were held, totalling 10 treatment sessions. Active goniometry was performed to assess range of motion (ROM) of the shoulder, lumbar spine and hip, and visual analogue scale (VAS) was used to evaluate pain in the pre and posttreatment period. [Results] There was a pain reduction and an increase in ROM in the different clinical cases. [Conclusion] Potentiating laser therapy through suctioning during the rehabilitation process leads to pain relief and increased functionality.
ISSN:0915-5287
2187-5626
DOI:10.1589/jpts.31.598