60
Participants
Start Date
August 30, 2023
Primary Completion Date
April 30, 2024
Study Completion Date
April 30, 2024
high power laser acupuncture (HPLA)
High power laser therapy A Zimmer Opton pro, integrated High-power class IV laser device (serial N: 15200013306 \& REF: 4682, made in Germany, manufactured by Zimmer Medizin System). It emits radiation in the infrared range to deliver topical heating and raise tissue temperature. The simultaneous application of two wavelengths of laser light (810 and 980nm) provides the user with a huge variety of therapy options. The laser probe - with the small spacer (3.1cm2) , with parameters of 3 watts, 5Hz, 50% duty cycle, 20 joule/ point for 13 seconds with 6.4 j/cm2 . Although a maximum power of 8000 W was reported in two studies, the average power of the lasers used in t
conventional treatment
"Superficial heat (hot packs). Will be applied 10 - 15 minutes. Guideline-endorsed treatment is to stay active, return to normal activity, and to exercise. Different exercise types are used in the treatment of CLBP such as strength and aerobic training on land as well as specific exercises such as motor control exercises (MCE).~General exercises activating the extensor (paraspinals) and flexor (abdominals) muscle groups will be used."
Sham laser
sham laser (Not active)
RECRUITING
Outpatient clinic faculty of physical therapy cairo university, Dokki
Cairo University
OTHER