The Effect of laser therapy in treating post-stroke shoulder pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract

Review question / Objective: n patients with stroke, laser therapy, in comparison to other treatments, has a better effect in relieving shoulder pain? Eligibility criteria: Relevant studies will be included if they: (1) were randomized, controlled trials (RCT), (2) included patients diagnosed with post-stroke shoulder pain, and (3) laser therapy was used for treating shoulder pain after stroke. Studies will be excluded if they; (1) used combined treatment without examining the effectiveness of laser therapy alone, (2) compared different types of laser therapy, or (3) reported insufficient information.

Effectiveness of Problem-Solving Therapy in Improving Patient Mental Health, Function, Quality of Life, and Mortality Post-Stroke: A Systematic Review

“…This systematic review was performed following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines [ 41 , 42 ] and the Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions [ 43 ]. The review protocol was registered in the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO, registration number CRD42023483757) [ 44 ].…”