The Short-Term Effects of Low Level Laser on Subjects with Acute Ankle Injuries: A Pilot Study.
Background: Ankle injuries often cause a significant decrease in function and lost time in work and/or athletics. There seems to be limited and conflicting research concerning the efficacy of laser on acute soft tissue recovery. The purpose of this study was to examine the short-term effects of a mu...
| Publicado en: | Journal of the National Society of Allied Health pp. 6 - 15 |
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National Society of Allied Health
Spring/Summer2013
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