Abstract
Introduction: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disease with a steadily progressive course due to the death of central and peripheral motor neurons responsible for voluntary movements. Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) is a treatment method unique in its universality and efficacy, particularly for neurodegenerative diseases.
Methods: In this review, we discuss the effect and application of LLLT in the treatment of ALS. A literature search for English and Russian publications for the keywords "Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis", "Low-Level Laser Therapy" was performed using PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar, Web of Science and Russian Science Citation Index (RSCI) databases.
Results: The article provided a brief literature review, substantiated the potential use of low-level laser therapy for ALS. The particular techniques of LLLT were developed.
Conclusion: Based on the results of several studies and many years of successful experience with low-level laser therapy in Russia we conclude that a LLLT technique, including intravenous laser blood illumination (ILBI), non-invasive laser blood illumination (NLBI), and local exposure, is a promising treatment method for ALS.
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Moskvin, Sergey Vladimirovich
(2024)
"A Brief Literature Review of Low-Level Laser Therapy for Treating Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Confirmation of its Effectiveness,"
BioMedicine: Vol. 14
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DOI: 10.37796/2211-8039.1430
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