JOURNAL ARTICLE

Effectiveness of cryo plus ultrasound therapy versus diathermy in combination with high-intensity laser therapy for pain relief in footballers with muscle injuries: A prospective study.

  • Published In: Journal of Back & Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, 2024, v. 37, n. 3. P. 771 1 of 3

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  • Authored By: Scaturro, Dalila; de Sire, Alessandro; Vitagliani, Fabio; Lo Nardo, Davide; Tomasello, Sofia; Ammendolia, Antonio; Letizia Mauro, Giulia 3 of 3

Abstract

This study evaluates the effectiveness of two combined physical therapy protocols—high-intensity laser therapy (HILT) plus cryoultrasound therapy versus HILT plus diathermy—for pain relief and recovery in professional male footballers with subacute lower limb muscle injuries. In a case-control design involving 26 athletes, both treatments significantly reduced pain and muscle lesion size, but the HILT plus cryoultrasound group experienced greater pain relief, a lower recurrence rate, and returned to play approximately six days earlier than the HILT plus diathermy group. The findings suggest that combining HILT with cryoultrasound therapy alongside therapeutic exercise may be a valid strategy for managing muscle injuries in professional footballers, though further research with larger samples is needed to confirm these results.

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of Back & Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation. 2024/05, Vol. 37, Issue 3, p771
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1053-8127
  • DOI:10.3233/BMR-230265
  • Accession Number:177634818
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