Articles Vol. 65 No. CĐ 6 - Bệnh viện Lê Văn Thịnh 31/07/2024

11. EFFECTIVENESS OF CERVICAL SPINE PAIN RELIEF USING LASER ACUPUNCTURE COMBINED WITH EXERCISE THERAPY IN PATIENTS WITH CERVICAL SPONDYLOSIS

Ly Chung Huy1,2,3,4, Nguyen Thai Duong1,2,3,4, Tran Dieu Hoang1,3, Tran Van Khanh2,4
1 University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City
2 Le Van Thinh Hospital
3 Đại học Y dược TP. Hồ Chí Minh
4 Bệnh viện Lê Văn Thịnh
Corresponding author: Lychunghuy@ump.edu.vn
DOI: 10.52163/yhc.v65iCD6.1362
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Keywords
Laser acupuncture, exercise therapy, cervical spondylosis
Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of laser acupuncture combined with exercise therapy in patients with cervical spondylosis.

Subjects and Methods: A clinical trial was conducted to compare the effectiveness before and after treatment in 30 patients diagnosed with cervical spondylosis. All patients received a combination of laser acupuncture and exercise therapy for 4 weeks. The effectiveness was assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for pain.

Results: After 4 weeks of treatment, the total VAS pain score decreased by 2.5 points from 5.5 to 3 (p < 0.05). The pain levels according to the VAS scale were: Moderate pain 30%, mild pain 60%, and no pain 10% (p < 0.05). No side effects of laser acupuncture were recorded during the treatment process.

Conclusion: The combination of laser acupuncture and exercise therapy is effective in reducing cervical spine pain in patients with cervical spondylosis.

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