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Platelet Rich Plasma Prolotherapy as First-line Treatment for Meniscal Pathology
Animal research together with five patient case reports demonstrate that platelet rich plasma prolotherapy (PRPP) is effective in the treatment of MRI-documented meniscal tears.
Effectiveness of Laser and Non-Coherent Light Therapies
Many laser therapy equipment manufacturers are designing and selling emitters or probes that contain both laser and non-coherent light diodes together in a hybrid emitter to harness the effects of both. Should you be using these?
The Treatment of Achilles Tendonitis Using Therapeutic Laser
Evidence supports considering therapeutic laser in the treatment and rehabilitation of Achilles tendonitis alone or in combination with more conventional therapies for chronic pain patients.
The New Age of Prolotherapy
In addition to traditional prolotherapy, platelet-rich plasma and stem cells are also available to enhance healing of musculoskeletal injuries and mitigation of pain.
Enhancement of Nerve Regeneration by Therapeutic Laser
Therapeutic laser shows promise as an accelerator of healing and neural regeneration in the central nervous system. Could be an effective chronic pain treatment.
Dextrose Prolotherapy Injections for Chronic Ankle Pain
In this retrospective observational study of chronic unresolved ankle pain, Hackett-Hemwall dextrose prolotherapy helped promote a measurable decrease in the pain and stiffness of the treated joints and improvement in clinically-relevant parameters.
Dextrose Prolotherapy for Unresolved Wrist Pain
This retrospective observational study of patients with unresolved wrist pain noted improvements in many quality of life parameters after Hackett-Hemwall dextrose prolotherapy.
Magneto-Laser Therapy of Pulpitis and Vertebra Column Osteochondrosis
A review of a Russian stomatological hospital based study indicated magneto-laser therapy resulted in greater positive results than traditional pharmacological and physiotherapeutic treatment.
Thermal Imaging Guided Laser Therapy: Part 2
Find out about an innovative method for determining optimal treatment location and effectiveness. Infrared imaging may be a useful treatment for chronic pain patients.
Neural Therapy and Its Role in the Effective Treatment of Chronic Pain
Neural therapy is a powerful treatment that can be quite effective in resolving autonomic nervous system dysfunction and pain, especially in the complex pain patient.
Thermal Imaging Guided Laser Therapy: Part 1
Learn about an innovative method for determining optimal treatment location and effectiveness of laser therapy as a treatment option for chronic pain patients. Infrared imaging may be a helpful treatment.
Clinical Case Study of Low-level Laser Therapy
Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) accelerated healing and improved symptoms and outcome for second degree scalding burns on human skin for the subject patient. Learn more about this pain management technique and if you should use it.
Treatment of Scapulohumeral Periarthritis and Post-traumatic Joint Pain
This article explains the treatment of scapulohumeral periarthritis and post-traumatic joint pain. Includes a review of a Russian hospital-based study using magneto-laser therapy.
Blending Prescription Pain Treatments with Alternative Medicine
Certain non-prescription, alternative/complementary measures can be easily, conveniently, and inexpensively incorporated into routine pain practice. Details on these alternative treatments that can blend with prescription medication treatment.
Laser Therapy: Treating Shoulder Pain in Hemiplegic and Spinal Cord Injured Patients
Shoulder pain is a common complication in hemiplegic and spinal cord injured patients. It usually starts during the acute rehabilitation phase leading to further activity limitations. Learn what can be done with lasers to treat this shoulder pain.