Analysis of the effect of LED (light emitting diode) therapy in traumatic tendinopathy in rats
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https://doi.org/10.5585/conssaude.v12n1.3974Keywords:
Achilles tendon, Phototherapy, Tendinopathy.Abstract
Introduction: Tendinopathy refers to any disease process and/or disease that affects the tendons (tendonitis and/or tendinosis). Objective: To investigate the effect of phototherapy (LED 640 nm) in the repair process of tendonitis in the Achilles tendon in rats. Methods: Tendinitis was induced in left Achilles tendon by mechanical injury. A total of 40 Wistar rats (300 ± 20 g) were divided into four groups of ten animals. Each group was subdivided into two subgroups of five animals for experimental periods of 7 and 21 days. The groups were named as follows: CONTR, TEND, LED, DROG. For histopathological analysis it was determined the p≤0.05. Results: The survey showed fewer inflammatory cells and increased tissue repair in the groups treated with LED. Conclusion: Thus with the results we conclude that the low power LED has positive action on the anti-inflammatory process and Achilles tendon repair in rats.Downloads
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2013-04-04
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Parente M, Vieira R de P, Casalechi HL, Vasconcellos M de S, Kamimura NT, Aimbire F, et al. Analysis of the effect of LED (light emitting diode) therapy in traumatic tendinopathy in rats. Cons. Saúde [Internet]. 2013 Apr. 4 [cited 2024 Dec. 22];12(1):28-34. Available from: https://periodicos.uninove.br/saude/article/view/3974
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