Laser Acupuncture Treatment Improves Pain and Functional Status in Patients with Subacromial Impingement Syndrome: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Sham-Controlled Study

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Kibar S., Konak H. E., Evcik D., Ay S.

PAIN MEDICINE, vol.18, no.5, pp.980-987, 2017 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 18 Issue: 5
  • Publication Date: 2017
  • Doi Number: 10.1093/pm/pnw197
  • Journal Name: PAIN MEDICINE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.980-987
  • Keywords: Subacromial Impingement Syndrome, Shoulder Pain, Laser, Acupuncture, LOW-LEVEL LASER, CLINICAL-TRIAL, SHOULDER DISORDERS, CORTICOSTEROID INJECTION, THERAPY, PHYSIOTHERAPY, RELIABILITY, ULTRASOUND, MANAGEMENT, EXERCISE
  • Open Archive Collection: AVESIS Open Access Collection
  • Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective. The present study aims to determine the effect of laser acupuncture in patients with subacromial impingement syndrome (SAIS).