Effect of high-intensity laser therapy in patients with non-specific chronic neck pain: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chronic non-specific neck pain (CNNP) is a prevalent musculoskeletal disorder known for its significant disability and economic burden, ranking second only to low back pain in musculoskeletal conditions. Physical therapy offers effective interventions for CNNP, including low-level laser therapy (LLLT). High-intensity laser therapy (HILT) is a recent treatment for musculoskeletal pain, but studies that support its use in CNNP are limited. The objective of this study is to assess the effect of high-intensity laser therapy on pain intensity in patients with CNNP, given the existing evidence on LLLT for this condition.

Methods

This is a 2-arm, randomized, placebo-controlled trial with blinded evaluators. The research will be carried out in the laboratory of physical a

SUBMITTER: de la Barra Ortiz HA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10472636 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature