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KMID : 1129720150320010030
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Korean Journal of Acupuncture
2015 Volume.32 No. 1 p.30 ~ p.38
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Effects of Low Level Laser Treatment Applied to KI 1 on the Gait Behavior in the Rat Model of CFA-Induced Arthritis
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지병욱:Ji Byeong-Uk
이성금:Li Cheng-Jin/이지은:Lee Ji-Eun/구성태:Koo Sung-Tae
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Abstract
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Objectives: The aim of the study is to investigate the effects of low level laser treatment (LLLT) on the gait behavior in the rat model of arthritis.
Methods: Knee arthritis was induced by the injection of 125 μl of Complete Freund`s Adjuvant(CFA) into the right hind knee joint cavity. Arthritic rats were divided 3 groups; arthritis group was used for control(CON), 10 min of laser treated group (LSR10), and 30 min of laser treated group(LSR30). LLLT was applied to KI 1 for 11 times under gaseous anesthesia. We performed several analyses under catwalk test including stand and swing time, duty cycle of paw steps, intensity and print area of steps, and stride length.
Results: Stand and duty cycle of paw steps were increased significantly at 12 days after arthritis induction in LSR30 group. Swing time was decreased significantly at 12 days after arthritis induction in LSR10 group. In the analysis of intensity, print area and stride length, however, results did not show statistical significance during the time point of experiments.
Conclusions: The data suggest that LLLT on the rat model of CFA induced arthritis showed beneficial effects by increase of stand time and duty cycle of paw steps and decrease of swing time. Therefore, LLLT could be useful option to improve gait discomfort in arthritis patients.
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KEYWORD
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catwalk test, CFA-induced arthritis, gait analysis, KI 1, low level laser treatment
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