Laser Therapy for Neck Pain
Journal Title: Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Journal - Year 2019, Vol 12, Issue 3
Abstract
Neck pain is the second common musculoskeletal complaint for a visit to a physical therapist, with huge impact on physical performance, work-related function and quality of life especially in the productive age group. Globally the healthcare burden, impact and costs for mechanical neck pain is due to specific and non-specific etiologies and high incidence of recurrence and surgery due to inadequate diagnosis and inappropriate therapeutic strategies.1
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CK Senthil Kumar
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