Abrisham et al. (2011)44. Abrisham SM, Kermani-Alghoraishi M, Ghahramani R, Jabbari L, Jomeh H, Zare M. Additive effects of low-level laser therapy with exercise on subacromial syndrome: a randomised, double-blind, controlled trial. Clin Rheumatol. 2011;30(10):1341-6. doi: 10.1007/s10067-011-1757-7 https://doi.org/10.1007/s10067-011-1757-...
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80; 50; 51.7 years |
Subacromial impingement syndrome |
IR Laser, λ: 890nm, mode: pulsating, ΔE:2 to 4J/cm², P:7 to 10W, F:80 to 1500Hz |
Laser therapy + exercise |
VAS + ROM |
VAS: G1 > G2; ROM: G1 > G2. |
9 |
vs |
Placebo laser therapy + exercise |
Bal et al. (2009)1919. Bal A, Eksioglu E, Gurcay E, Gulec B, Karaahmet O, Cakci A. Low-level laser therapy in subacromual impingement syndrome. Photomed Laser Surg. 2009;27(1):31-6. doi:10.1089/pho.2007.2222 https://doi.org/10.1089/pho.2007.2222...
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44; 28; 52.4 years |
Subacromial impingement syndrome |
Laser GaAs, λ: 904nm, mode: pulsating, ΔE:1.6J/cm², F:5500Hz, P average:13.2mW |
Laser therapy + exercise at home |
VAS + SPADI + UCLA |
SPADI: G1 = G2; VAS: G1 = G2; UCLA: G1 = G2. |
7 |
vs |
Exercise at home |
Dogan et al. (2010)99. Dogan SK, Ay S, Evcik D. The effectiveness of low-laser therapy in subacromial impingement syndrome: a randomized placebo-controlled double-blind prospective study. Clinics. 2010;65(10):1019-22. doi: 10.1590/S1807-59322010001000016 https://doi.org/10.1590/S1807-5932201000...
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52; 33; 53.5 years |
Subacromial impingement syndrome |
IR Laser, GaAlAs, λ :850nm, mode: continuous, ΔE:3J/cm², P:10mV |
Cold compress + laser therapy + exercise |
VAS + SPADI + ROM |
VAS: G1 = G2; SPADI: G1 = G2; ROM: G1 = G2. |
9 |
vs |
Cold compress + placebo laser therapy + exercise |
England et al. (1989)2323. England S, Farrell AJ, Coppock JS, Struthers G, Bacon PA. Low power laser therapy of shoulder tendonitis. Scand J Rheumatol. 1989;18(6):427-31. doi: 10.3109/03009748909102106 https://doi.org/10.3109/0300974890910210...
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30; 15; 48 years |
Supraspinatus tendinitis and bicipital tendinitis |
IR Laser, GaAs, λ :904nm, F:4.000Hz. P:10W. ΔE:3J/cm2
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Active laser therapy |
VAS + ROM |
VAS: G1 > G2a e G1 > G2b; ROM: G1> G2a e G1 > G2b. |
6 |
vs |
G2a: placebo laser therapy . G2b: drug therapy |
Eslamian et al. (2011)2222. Eslamian F, Shakouri SK, Ghojazadeh M, Nobari OE, Eftekharsadat B. Effects of low-laser therapy in combination with physiotherapy in the management of rotator cuff tendinitis. Lasers Med Sci. 2012;27(5):951-8. doi: 10.1007/s10103-011-1001-3 https://doi.org/10.1007/s10103-011-1001-...
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50; 26; 50.1 years |
Rotator cuff tendinitis |
Diode laser IV, GaAlAs, λ:830nm, P average:100mW, ΔE:4J/cm ² |
Laser therapy + superficial heat + ultrasound + TENS + exercises |
VAS + ROM + DASH |
VAS: G1 > G2; ROM: G1 = G2; DASH: G1 > G2; |
7 |
vs |
Placebo laser therapy + superficial heat + ultrasound + TENS + exercises |
Otadi et al. (2012)55. Otadi K, Hadian MR, Olyaei G, Jalaie S. The beneficial effects of adding low-level laser to ultrasound and exercise in Iranian women with shoulder tendonitis: a randomized clinical trial. J Back Muscoloskelet Rehabil. 2012;25(1):13-9. doi: 10.3233/BMR-2012-0305 https://doi.org/10.3233/BMR-2012-0305...
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44; 44; 48.7 years |
Shoulder tendinitis |
IR Laser GaAIAs, λ :830nm, P:30mW, ΔE:1J/cm² |
Laser therapy + ultrasound + exercises |
VAS + Sensibility + CMS + MS |
VAS: G1 = G2; Sensibility:G1 = G2; CMS: G1 = G2; FM: G1 > G2; |
6 |
vs |
Ultrasound + exercises |
Saunders (1995)2424. Saunders L. The efficacy of low-level laser therapy in supraspinatus tendinitis. Clin Rehabil. 1995;9(2):126-34. doi: 10.1177/026921559500900207 https://doi.org/10.1177/0269215595009002...
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24; 12; 50.2 years |
Supraspinatus tendinitis |
IR Laser, λ :820nm, P:40mW, ΔE:30J/cm², F:5000Hz |
Laser therapy + treatment course + educational material |
VAS + MS + Sensibility |
VAS: G1 > G2; FM: G1 > G2. Sensibility: G1 > G2. |
9 |
vs |
Placebo laser therapy + treatment course + educational material |
Saunders (2003)2525. Saunders L. Laser versus ultrasound in the treatment of supraspinatus tendinosis: Randomised controlled trial. Physiotherapy. 2003;89(6):365-73. doi: 10.1016/S0031-9406(05)60029-6 https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9406(05)60...
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36; 17; 56.5 years |
Supraspinatus tendinosis |
IR Laser, λ :820nm, P:50mW, ΔE:30J/cm², F:5000Hz |
Laser therapy + counseling |
MS + VAS + Pain Diary + Sensibility |
FM: G1 > G2a e G2b; VAS: G1 > G2a e G2b; Pain Diary: G1 e G2a > G2b;Sensibility: G1 > G2b e G1 = G2a; |
2 |
vs |
G2a: ultrasound + counseling; G2b: counseling |
Vecchio et al. (1993)2121. Vecchio P, Cave M, King V, Adebajo AO, Smith M, Hazleman BL. A double-blind study of the effectiveness of low-level laser treatment of rotator cuff tendinitis. Br J Rheumatol. 1993;32(8):740-2. doi: 10.1093/rheumatology/32.8.740 https://doi.org/10.1093/rheumatology/32....
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35; 25; 54.4 years |
Rotator cuff tendinitis |
Diode laser GaAlAs, λ:830nm , ΔE:1J/cm ², P:30mW |
Laser therapy + exercise |
ROM + VAS |
ROM: G1 = G2; VAS: G1 = G2. |
8 |
vs |
Placebo laser therapy + exercise |
Yavuz et al. (2014)2020. Yavuz F, Duman I, Taskaynatan MA, Tan AK. Low-level laser therapy versus ultrasound therapy in the treatment of subacromial impingement syndrome: a randomized clinical trial. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2014;27(3):315-20. doi: 10.3233/BMR-130450 https://doi.org/10.3233/BMR-130450...
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31; 14; 44.4 years |
Subacromial impingement syndrome |
Diode laser IV, GaAlAs, λ :850nm, P:100mV, continuous mode, ΔE:3J/cm² |
Laser therapy + exercise + heat |
SPADI + VAS |
SPADI: G1 = G2; VAS: G1 = G2. |
7 |
vs |
Ultrasound + exercise + heat |
Yeldan et al. (2009)1212. Yeldan I, Cetin E, Ozdincler AR. The effectiveness of low-level laser therapy on shoulder function in subacromial impingement syndrome. Disabil Rehabil. 2009;31(11):935-40. 10.1080/09638280802377985. https://doi.org/10.1080/0963828080237798...
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60; 47; 55.1 years |
Subacromial impingement syndrome |
Diode laser GaAs, λ :904mn, F:5 to 7000Hz, P:27 or 50W, ΔE:3J/cm² |
Laser therapy + exercise + cryotherapy |
MS + ROM + VAS + DASH + CMS + SDQ |
FM: G1 = G2; ROM: G1 = G2; VAS: G1 = G2; DASH: G1 = G2; CMS: G1 = G2; SDQ: G1 = G2. |
7 |
vs |
Placebo laser therapy + exercise+ cryotherapy |