EFFECT OF LOW LEVEL LASER THERAPY AND AEROBIC EXERCISE TRAINING IN THE TREATMENT OF CHRONIC PELVIC INFLAMMATORY DISEASE

Abstract

Abstract This study was conducted to determine the effect of low level laser therapy (LLLT) and aerobic exercises training in the treatment of chronic pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). Thirty regularly menstruating patients diagnosed as having chronic PID participated in this study. They were treated with LLLT and aerobic exercises training program which consisted d +

of weight bearing exercise on treadmill followed by specific exercises for hip extensor and abductor muscles as well as posterior pelvic tilting exercise for 18 sessions, 3 sessions per week. All patients were evaluated before and after the end of the treatment using present pain intensity (PPi) scale as we! I as C- reactive protein (CRP) and pain relief (PR) scale which evaluated only after the end of the treatment. The results of this study showed a statistically highly significant decrease (P<0.001) in the intensity of PID pain perception and CRP after the end of the treatment program. Accordingly, it can be concluded that LLLT and aerobic exercises are effective physical therapy modality for treating chronic PID.