We present a double-blind trial in which a pulsed infrared beam was compared with a placebo in the treatment of myofascial pain in the cervical region.

The patients were submitted to 12 sessions on alternate days to a total energy dose of 5 J each. At each session, the four most painful muscular trigger points and five bilateral homometameric acupuncture points were irradiated.

Those in the placebo group submitted to the same number of sessions following an identical procedure, the only difference being that the laser apparatus was nonoperational. Leggi tutto...

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Ceccherelli F, Gioioso L, Casale R, Gagliardi G, Ori C.
Department of Pharmacology and Anesthesiology, University of Padova A.I.R.A.S. (Associazione Italiana per la Ricerca e l'Aggiornamento Scientifico), Padova Service of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Florence Rehabilitation Center of Montescano, Maugeri Foundation, Pavia, Italy. Leggi tutto...