Abstract
Objectiveto determine scientific evidence on the effectiveness of low level laser therapy in rheumatoid arthritis. Search strategy1008 articles were identified by searching electronic databases PEDro, TRIP, DIALNET OVIDSP, Cochrane, EMBASE, Pub Med and ENFISPO. We included controlled clinical trials, randomized and single or double-blind studies published between January 1st 1990 until December 31st 2013, both in Spanish and in English. Study screeningit was performed by two reviewers independently and unblinded manner, and conducted a classification studies using the PEDro scale. Results6 studies were selected. They did not obtain statistically significant results on the use of low intensity laser therapy in RA. ConclusionsThere is limited evidence on the use of laser therapy in the treatment of RA, so it is necessary to extend the research on this topic.
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