Open AccessImpact of Combined Photo-Biomodulation and Aerobic Exercise on Cognitive Function and Quality-of-Life in Elderly Alzheimer Patients with Anemia: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Author(s) -
Ebtesam N Nagy,
Ahmed Yamany Ali,
Mervat Essam Behiry,
Mervat Naguib,
Marwa M. Elsayed
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
international journal of general medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.722
H-Index - 36
ISSN - 1178-7074
DOI - 10.2147/ijgm.s280559
Subject(s) - medicine , aerobic exercise , montreal cognitive assessment , quality of life (healthcare) , physical therapy , placebo , anemia , body mass index , randomized controlled trial , clinical trial , disease , cognitive impairment , alternative medicine , nursing , pathology
Few data are available on the positive impact of photo-biomodulation (PBM) using low-level laser therapy as a complementary treatment for improving the cognitive function and optimizing the hemoglobin (Hb) level and oxygen carrying capacity in anemic elderly patients and consequently improving the quality-of-life. The present study aimed to evaluate a new, safe, and easy therapeutic approach to improve Alzheimer's disease-related symptoms that interfere with the whole life activities and social interaction of elderly patients.