In this video, Alison looks at why laser treatment is often used for Achilles pain or Achilles tendonitis and what it is thought to do. Then, she looks at what the research says about whether laser treatment is effective and what you can perhaps do instead of laser if you have an Achilles injury.
🌟Need more help with your injury? You’re welcome to consult one of the team at TMA online via video call for an assessment of your Achilles injury and a tailored treatment plan: https://www.treatmyachilles.com
More about relative rest: https://youtu.be/XMvcJIrqYhY
More about Achilles tendon rehab: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1sDnegMCeASAQQBJtiW18BVTXsfoYk-c
📚Chapters:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:41 What is laser therapy for Achilles tendonitis?
00:01:31 Why laser therapy won’t heal your injured Achilles tendon
00:05:16 The correct approach to Achilles tendinopathy treatment
References:
Martimbianco, A.L.C., Ferreira, R.E.S., Latorraca, C.D.O.C., Bussadori, S.K., Pacheco, R.L. and Riera, R., 2020. Photobiomodulation with low-level laser therapy for treating Achilles tendinopathy: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Clinical Rehabilitation, 34(6), pp.713-722.
Arora, N.K., Sharma, S., Sharma, S. and Arora, I.K., 2022. Physical Modalities with Eccentric Exercise are no better than Eccentric Exercise alone in the treatment of Chronic Achilles Tendinopathy: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis. The Foot, p.101927.
Nogueira AC Jr, Júnior Mde J. The effects of laser treatment in tendinopathy: a systematic review. Acta Ortop Bras. 2015 Jan-Feb;23(1):47-9. doi: 10.1590/1413-78522015230100513. PMID: 26327796; PMCID: PMC4544521.
Cotler HB, Chow RT, Hamblin MR, Carroll J. The Use of Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) For Musculoskeletal Pain. MOJ Orthop Rheumatol. 2015;2(5):00068. doi: 10.15406/mojor.2015.02.00068. Epub 2015 Jun 9. PMID: 26858986; PMCID: PMC4743666.
Van Der Vlist, A. C., et al. (2021). “Which treatment is most effective for patients with Achilles tendinopathy? A living systematic review with network meta-analysis of 29 randomised controlled trials.” British Journal of Sports Medicine 55(5): 249-256.