Molecular Biomarkers & Diagnosis

Hector Hernandez

Publications

• Research Article
  Effect of High-Intensity Laser Treatments on Chronic Pain Related to Osteoarthritis in Former Professional Athletes: A Case Series
  Author(s): Paul F White, Xuezhao Cao, Loani Elvir-Lazo and Hector HernandezPaul F White, Xuezhao Cao, Loani Elvir-Lazo and Hector Hernandez
  
  Background: We evaluated the use of a new higher intensity 42 Watt cold laser for treating chronic pain related to osteoarthritis (OA) in former NFL football players. Methods: 39 consenting former NFL football players with OA underwent 1-3 treatment sessions lasting 10-20 min with a 42 Watt FDA-approved high-intensity cold laser (Phoenix thera-lase, Dallas, TX) at a wavelength of 1275 nm. We recorded their pain verbal rating scale (VRS) score at rest and with activity before and after each treatment using an 11-point VRS with 0=no pain to 10=worst pain imaginable. In addition, we assessed the duration of the painrelieving effect produced by each laser treatment, as well as its effects on other OA-related symptoms. Results: The chronic pain scores were significantly reduced both at rest and with activity after each .. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2155-9929.1000343

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