Effectiveness of HILT in Shoulder Osteoarthritis
Effectiveness of HILT in Shoulder Osteoarthritis
This study will determine the efficacy of High Intensity Laser Therapy (HILT) for the
 treatment of shoulder osteoarthritis.
Shoulder osteoarthritis (SO) is a musculoskeletal joint disease that affects the elderly. SO
 is characterized by degeneration of the articular cartilage in the involved joints and its
 underlying bone within a joint as well as bony overgrowth. It is one of the major causes of
 physical disability that has a social and public health impact due to pain, stiffness, joint
 instability, and muscle weakness.

 The diagnosed patients with SO will be treated with HILT for a total of ten sessions during
 the entire duration of the treatment protocol. Parameters to be evaluated are: range of
 motion, pressure pain (algometer), pain perception (Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Modified
 Laitinen Pain Questionnaire), quality of life (WHOQoL-BREF) These parameters will be recorded
 before the first treatment (baseline), after completion of treatment, three and 6 months
 after completion treatment. A change in above parameters will be evaluated.
Inclusion Criteria:

 1. painful osteoarthritis of the shoulder for at least 6 months

 2. not engage in any other treatment during treatment period

 3. pain ≥4 on the visual analog scale (VAS) in the previous 3 months

 Exclusion Criteria:

 1. presence of any other musculoskeletal problems associated with the shoulder joint,
 such as fracture, tendon or ligament tears, meniscus injury, rheumatoid arthritis, or
 shoulder surgery

 2. receiving physical therapy and/or intra-articular corticosteroid or hyaluronic acid
 injections during the last 6 months

 3. absolute and relative contraindications of Laser Therapy