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Is Laser Therapy An Effective Alternative Treatment For Women With Fibromyalgia?, Michelle B. Astrove
Is Laser Therapy An Effective Alternative Treatment For Women With Fibromyalgia?, Michelle B. Astrove
PCOM Physician Assistant Studies Student Scholarship
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this selective EBM review is to determine whether or not, “Is the use of laser therapy an effective alternative treatment for women with fibromyalgia?”
STUDY DESIGN: Review of three English language primary studies, published between 2002 and 2013.
DATA SOURCES: Three randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were found using Cochrane Systematic Reviews. These studies analyzed the effectiveness of laser therapy in women with fibromyalgia.
OUTCOMES MEASURED: Main outcomes measured were improvement in pain, number of tender points, muscular spasm, skinfold tenderness, sleep disturbance, fatigue and morning stiffness measured by an ordinal likert scale, Pain and FM impact …