Effects of laser acupuncture on pain and motor function in musculoskeletal disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis
LA offers a non-invasive and effective approach for pain management and motor function performance, with wavelength as a key moderator. Functional benefits appear independent of analgesia, suggesting a feasible alternative for patients unable to tolerate exercise-based rehabilitation.
Authors
- Aung Aung Kywe Moe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9629-7923)
- Renming Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4854-6232)
- Shapour Jaberzadeh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2957-4510)
- Maryam Zoghi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1819-6895)
- Zhen Zheng
- Hamed Alanazi
Institutions
- Monash Medical Centre (AU)
- Monash Health (AU)
- Australian Physiotherapy Association (AU)
- Monash University (AU)
- RMIT University (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Complementary Therapies in Medicine
- Published
- 2026-01-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctim.2026.103323
- Primary Topic
- Acupuncture Treatment Research Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00