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Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology

Volume  12, Issue 3, July-September 2019, Pages 226-230
 

Original Article

Efficacy of Low Level Laser Therapy Over Conventional Therapy on Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy: A Pilot Study

CV Senthil Nathan1, Jibi Paul2, M Manoj Abraham3, M Sasirekha4

1,2Professor, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute University, Velappanchavadi, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600077, India. 3Professor, Saveetha College of Physiotherapy, Saveetha University, Thandalam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600128, India. 4Head, Department of Anatomy, ACS Medical College and Hospital, Velappanchavadi, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600077, India.

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DOI: DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijfmp.0974.3383.12319.11

Abstract

Aim of the study: The study aims to find the effect of low level laser therapy on the diabetic peripheral neuropathy patients. To evaluate the effect of low level laser therapy on the diabetic peripheral neuropathy patients. Background of the study: Diabetic peripheral neuropathy is the nerve damage caused by chronically high blood sugar and it leads to numbness, loss of sensation and sometimes pain in the feet,legs or hands. Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy is a result of injury to the vasa nervosum, axons and atrophy of the axons leading to tissue damage. Methodology: Thiswas an experimental study of comparative of pre and post type. 14 patients are selectedselected from the A.C.S College and hospital and they divided into two groups. Group A received low level laser therapy Group B received interferential therapy. Pre and post test measurements taken using Pressure - Mono Filament Method, Vibration – Tuning Fork (128 Hz), Mc GillPain.

Keywords: Diabetic; Laser; Neuropathy.


Corresponding Author : C.V. Senthil Nathan