Effect of photobiomodulation in the patellofemoral pain syndrome; Randomized Clinical Trial in Young Women

patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is one of the most frequent musculoskeletal disorders in the knee joint, affecting mainly physically active adolescents and young adults; its main symptom is pain. Physiotherapy has several therapeutic modalities aimed at pain relief, among which are photobiomodulation (PBM). The aim of the study was to analyze the effects of using PBM in cluster form (Laser+LED) in patients with PFPS.

Source: Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies - January 11, 2021 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Bruna Lehmkuhl Pocai, Érica Provensi, Fernanda Serighelli, Geórgia Rigo, Dérrick Patrick Artioli, Carlos Eduardo de Albuquerque, Gladson Ricardo Flor Bertolini Tags: Prevention and Rehabilitation Source Type: research