Objective: Laser acupuncture is a non-obtrusive modality that involves the use of depressed-intensity, nonthermal laser beam of traditional acupuncture sites to extort stimulation. We aimed to scrutinize the practical applications of ray of light acupuncture.Methods: A narrative review of literature and case presentations was administered.Results: Although the precise means of action remains ambiguous, the therapeutic applicability of ray of light acupuncture is broad. The empirical data idea the effectiveness of laser acupuncture in the situation of several healing disorders, including obesity, diabetes mellitus, musculoskeletal and combinational tissue diseases, ischemic stroke, vascular senility, postherpetic neuralgia, acute kidney harm after infection of blood, myopia, amblyopia, dry eye, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, never-ending kidney disease, atopic rash, opioid use disorders, autism spectrum disorder, sudden sensorineural trial loss and tinnitus, emergent short stature, and pediatric dysphagia. To date, no studies have reported the reactions or complications associated with ray of light acupuncture.Conclusions: Laser acupuncture has been recognized as a conceivably valuable alternative therapeutic modality in modern medical practice when executed by competent medical experts. Additional investigation is required to exactly establish ideal treatment limits, including determinants such as wavelength, portion of drug or other consumable, and intensity, with the aim of optimizing the physical advantages and cost-effectiveness of ray of light acupuncture therapy.
Author(s) Details:
Wen-Long Hu,
Department
of Chinese Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung
University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan and Kaohsiung Medical
University, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan and Fooyin University
College of Nursing, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Chun-En
Kuo,
Department
of Chinese Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung
University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan and School of Chinese
Medicine for Post Baccalaureate, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Szu-Ying Wu,
Department of Chinese Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial
Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan and
School of Chinese Medicine for Post Baccalaureate, I-Shou University,
Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Yi-Hsun Tsai,
Department of Chinese Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial
Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Han-Ching Wang,
Han-Ching
Wang Pediatric Clinic, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Yu-Chiang
Hung,
Department
of Chinese Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung
University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Chia-Hui Lin,
Department of Acupuncture, China Medical University Hospital,
Taichung, Taiwan.
Mao-Feng Sun,
College of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung,
Taiwan.
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