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Effect of low level laser therapy in rheumatoid arthritis patients with carpal tunnel syndrome.

Ekim A, Armagan O, Tascioglu F, Oner C, Colak M

Osmangazi University, Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Eskisehir, Turkey. aoarmagan@superonline.com.

our study results indicate that LLLT and placebo laser therapy seems to be effective for pain and hand function in CTS. We, therefore, suggest that LLLT may be used as a good alternative treatment method in CTS patients with RA.

Published 16 July 2007 in Swiss Med Wkly, 137(23): 347-52.
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