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21.06.2018 | Original Article
Low-level laser therapy combined to functional exercise on treatment of fibromyalgia: a double-blind randomized clinical trial
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Daniel Germano Maciel, Marianne Trajano da Silva, José Antônio Rodrigues, João Batista Viana Neto, Ingrid Martins de França, Ana Beatriz Medeiros Melo, Therence Yves Pereira Barros da Silva, Wouber Hérickson de Brito Vieira
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Lasers in Medical Science
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Ausgabe 9/2018
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Abstract
This study aims to investigate the effects of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) combined to a functional exercise program on treatment of FM. A double-blind and placebo-controlled randomized clinical trial composed of 22 women divided into two groups: placebo group (functional exercise program associated with placebo phototherapy n = 11) and laser group (same exercise program associated with active phototherapy; n = 11). Each session lasted from 40 to 60 min and was performed three times a week for 8 weeks. Phototherapy (808 nm, 100 mW, 4 J, and 142.85 J/cm2 per point) was bilaterally applied to different points of the quadriceps (8), hamstrings (6), and triceps sural muscles (3) immediately after each exercise session. Pre- and post-intervention evaluations regarding pain (sites, intensity, and threshold), functional performance (balance, functional tests), muscle performance (flexibility and isokinetic variables), depression, and quality of life were conducted. A reduction in pain and improvement in functional and muscular performance, depression, and quality of life were observed in both groups (p < 0.05); however, with no significant differences between them (p > 0.05). In conclusion, the benefic effects of functional exercise were not improved by combination with LLLT.