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Adjunctive Low-Level Laser Therapy and Deep Oscillation in Pulmonary Rehabilitation for Post-Tuberculosis Lung Disease
By Marin Vlăduț Piciorea, Gabriela Marina Andrei, Mihai Olteanu and 2 others.
Abstract
Background
Post-tuberculosis lung disease (PTLD) is associated with persistent functional impairment and reduced quality of life. This study evaluated the association between the addition of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) and deep oscillation (DO) to structured pulmonary rehabilitation and changes in health-related quality-of-life and functional outcomes in patients with clinically stable PTLD.
Methods
In this prospective, controlled, non-randomized study, 65 patients completed an eight-week program. The study group (SG; n= 33) received structured kinesiotherapy plus LLLT and DO, while the control group (CG; n= 32) received the same kinesiotherapy alone. Between-group effects were assessed using baseline-adjusted ANCOVA with HC3 robust standard errors and Benjamini–Hochberg correction.