MLS® at the forefront in treating subacromial pain syndrome

18 March 2021 - Research -
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A recent research - The Short-Term Outcomes of Multiwave Locked System (MLS) Laser Therapy versus a Combination of Transcutaneous Nerve Stimulation and Ultrasound Treatment for Subacromial Pain Syndrome – carried out on a significant number of patients affected by subacromial pain syndrome (SAPS) highlighted the effectiveness of MLS® for its treatment.

In fact, after the application of MLS® Laser Therapy the following was observed:

  • improved functionality
  • reduced pain
  • reduced disability in the short term

In order to reach this result, 47 people affected by this pathology were divided into two groups each with its own therapeutic solution: the 22 patients in the first group underwent 10 5-minute sessions with MLS® to which some exercises were added, whilst the remaining 25 in the second group underwent TENS/ultrasound sessions and physical exercise.

MLS laser treatment for Subacromial Pain Syndrome
Mphi laser treatment for Subacromial Pain Syndrome

To evaluate the outcome of the two therapies, before treatment and at 15 days from the end of the cycles, the values of 3 significant parameters were assessed: VAS (pain), CSS score (functionality), SPADI score (pain and disability).

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Patients with Subacromial Pain Syndrome assessments

The conclusion reached was that although both treatments were suitable and valid, MLS® Laser Therapy combined with physical therapy exercises achieved significantly better scores for VAS and SPADI compared with the other combined solution (TENS/ultrasound and physical exercise).

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