Low-Level Laser Therapy: A New Treatment Alternative Effective for Acute Exercise-Related Tendinitis

摘要

The efficacy of low-level laser therapy for the treatment of acute iliotibial band syndrome was evaluated in a sample of Marine Corps recruits. A randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind trial was conducted with 22 recruits receiving an active laser treatment, and 20 recruits receiving a placebo/sham treatment. In addition to the laser/placebo treatment, all recruits received standard medical therapy consisting of naproxen, icing, stretching, and rest. The laser treatment consisted 6 laser/placebo treatments, 3 per week for 2 weeks.