DISCUSSION: Laser Therapy does NOT work for low back pain... or does it?
The latest research concludes that photobiomodulation therapy does not work for patients with chronic non-specific low-back pain. Is there more to the story?
Laser Therapy Institute Podcast · Jason Rountree, DC, RMSK, CMLSO
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Show Notes
This is Part 1 of a two-part LTI provider discussion, where we look at the latest research and commentaries on laser therapy for low back pain. We will discuss what makes this study great, but also why the conclusion is misleading, and what we can learn from it.
Studies mentioned in this episode
Photobiomodulation therapy does not decrease pain and disability in people with non-specific low back pain: a systematic review.
Photobiomodulation therapy for chronic low back pain: time to move on.
Low-Level Light/Laser Therapy Versus Photobiomodulation Therapy
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