Abstract | OBJECTIVE: MATERIALS AND METHODS: Forty-seven soccer players with second degree ankle sprains, selected at random, were divided into the following groups: The first group (n = 16) was treated with the conventional initial treatment (RICE, rest, ice, compression, elevation), the second group (n = 16) was treated with the RICE method plus placebo laser, and the third group (n = 15) was treated with the RICE method plus an 820-nm GaA1As diode laser with a radiant power output of 40 mW at 16 Hz. Before the treatment, and 24, 48, and 72 h later, the volume of the edema was measured. RESULTS: A three by three repeated measures ANOVA with a follow up post hoc test revealed that the group treated with the RICE and an 820-nm GaA1As diode laser presented a statistically significant reduction in the volume of the edema after 24 h (40.3 +/- 2.4 mL, p < 0.01), 48 h (56.4 +/- 3.1 mL, p < 0.002), and 72 h (65.1 +/- 4.4 mL, p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS:
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Authors | Apostolos Stergioulas |
Journal | Journal of clinical laser medicine & surgery
(J Clin Laser Med Surg)
Vol. 22
Issue 2
Pg. 125-8
(Apr 2004)
ISSN: 1044-5471 [Print] United States |
PMID | 15165387
(Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial)
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Topics |
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Ankle Injuries
(complications, therapy)
- Combined Modality Therapy
- Cryotherapy
- Edema
(etiology, therapy)
- Humans
- Low-Level Light Therapy
- Soccer
(injuries)
- Sprains and Strains
(complications, therapy)
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