Photobiomodulation Associated With Conservative Treatment for Achilles Tendon Rupture: A Double-Blind, Superiority, Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT: To investigate the effects of photobiomodulation on Achilles tendon rupture (ATR) treated conservatively. Prospective, patient- and assessor-blinded, parallel, randomized controlled trial. Patients with acute ATR treated conservatively. Thirty-four male individuals with acute unilateral ATR treated conservatively (N=34), equally divided in 2 groups: photobiomodulation group (PBMG) and sham group, with mean age of 45.5±9.47 and 48.7±8.38 years, respectively. All participants underwent through an immobilization period, followed by rehabilitation sessions (2 d/wk for 12 weeks) comprising strengthening, range of motion, and balance/weightbearing exercises. In PBMG, the tendon was irradiated with a photobiomodulation cluster (1 904 nm/50 mW infrared laser, 4 858 nm/50 mW infrared diodes, and 4

SUBMITTER: de Oliveira PR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9761261 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature