The use of Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) in the treatment of trigger points that are associated with rotator cuff tendonitis

Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering

Volumn 5287, Issue , 2002, Pages 91-101

  Al Shenqiti, A ^a   Oldham, J ^a  

^a MANCHESTER ROYAL INFIRMARY   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Disability index; Laser 820 nm; Low level laser therapy; Rotator cuff tendonitis; Shoulder pain

Indexed keywords

BONE; MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM; PATIENT MONITORING; PATIENT TREATMENT; TENDONS; TISSUE;

DISABILITY INDEX; LOW LEVEL LASER THERAPY; ROTATOR CUFF TENDONITIS; SHOULDER PAIN; TRIGGER POINTS;

LASER APPLICATIONS;

EID: 1842503905     PISSN: 0277786X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Conference Proceeding    
DOI: None     Document Type: Conference Paper

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