From: plebrun@minfminf.vub.ac.be (Philippe Lebrun)
Subject: Re: Bursitis and laser treatment
Distribution: eunet
Organization: Vrije Universiteit Brussel Faculteit Geneeskunde
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In article <1993Apr17.190104.14072@freenet.carleton.ca>, ab961@Freenet.carleton.ca (Robert Allison) writes:
|> 
|> My family doctor and the physiotherapist (PT) she sent me to agree that the
|> pain in my left shoulder is bursitis. I have an appointment with an orthpod
|> (I love that, it's short for 'orthopedic surgeon, apparently) but while I'm
|> waiting the PT is treating me.
|> 
|> She's using hot packs, ultrasound, and lasers, but there's no improvement
|> yet. In fact, I almost suspect it's getting worse.
|> 
|> My real question is about the laser treatment. I can't easily imagine what
|> the physical effect that could have on a deep tissue problem. Can anyone
|> shed some light (so to speak) on the matter?

If it works it's only due to the heat produced by the laser.

-philippe

