Low-Level Laser Therapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Review of Experimental Approaches: Low-Level Laser Therapy as a Complementary Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis
نویسندگان
1 Laser Application in Medical Sciences Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
2 Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Research Center, Research Institute for Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
3 Department of Social Medicine, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
4 Proteomics Research Center, Faculty of Paramedical Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Introduction: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory and autoimmune disorder that is characterized by joint inflammation, pain, physical disability, and morning stiffness. In the present study, the effect of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) on RA was reviewed.Methods: “Low-level laser therapy”, “rheumatoid arthritis disease”, and “photobiomodulation” keywords were searched in Google Scholar, PubMed, and Medline.Results: A literature survey led to a discussion about the immunology of the RA, laser therapy, mechanism of LLLT action, and anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties of LLLT.Conclusion: It was concluded that LLLT could improve RA patients’ quality of life, reduce pain, and enhance physical movement.
