Comparison between Low-Level and High-Intensity Laser Therapy as an Adjunctive Treatment for Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized, Double-Blind Clinical Trial

Background: Low-level (LLLT) and high-intensity laser therapy (HILT) can be beneficial additions to knee osteoarthritis (KOA) rehabilitation exercises; however, it is still being determined which electrophysical agent is more effective. Aim: To compare the effects of LLLT and HILT as adjuncts to reh...

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Published in:	Life
Main Authors:	Mohd Azzuan Ahmad, Mageswari Moganan, Mohamad Shariff A Hamid, Norhuda Sulaiman, Ushantini Moorthy, Nazirah Hasnan, Ashril Yusof
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2023-07-01
Subjects:	high-intensity laser knee osteoarthritis low-level laser pain photobiomodulation rehabilitation
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/13/7/1519

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