Abstract: Background: Obesity is a condition of abnormal excessive fat accumulation in adipose tissue. Abnormal blood lipids associated with obesity have been firmly established as a risk factor for the development of cardiovascular diseases. Purpose: This study was conducted to compare the effectiveness of low level laser therapy versus ultra-sound Cavitation on fat thickness layer of abdominal region measured by ultra-sonography. Methods: Forty patients aged from 25-35 years and BMI (25-29.9) were assigned randomly into 2 equal groups: Group (A) received ultra-sound cavitation. Group (B) received low level laser therapy (632.8nm-16J/cm2). The modalities were applied for 30 min, twice weekly for 12 weeks in both groups. Both groups received the same diet program throughout the treatment period...........
Keywords: Low level laser therapy, ultra-sound cavitation, abdominal obesity, fat thickness layer, ultra-sonography of fat thickness
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