56
Participants
Start Date
April 1, 2018
Primary Completion Date
December 31, 2018
Study Completion Date
December 31, 2018
Conventional physiotherapy
Conventional therapy (CT) included application of 15 minutes of hot-pack, 20 minutes of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, 5 minutes of ultrasound, 20 minutes of interference current with vacuum electrodes, and exercises.
High-intensity laser therapy (HILT)
"HILT stimulates oxidation of mitochondria and ATP creation by delivering high energy output inside the tissues and with this photochemistry effect, metabolism and blood circulation is increased resulting HILT to cause quick absorption of edema and removal of exudates.~HILT (BTL 6000, BTL Industries, Inc., USA) application was to the shoulder area in the analgesic mode of the device at a frequency of 25 Hz with a power of 10 W and a dosage of 12 j/cm2 for 2 minutes: 5 sessions a week for 3 weeks and 15 sessions in total."
Cadde Medical Center, Istanbul
Lead Sponsor
Medipol University
OTHER
Marmara University
OTHER