Abstract
Osteoporosis is a progressive disease characterized by low bone mass and micro architectural deterioration of bone tissue, leading to enhanced bone fragility and a consequent increase in fracture risk. The aim of this study was to compare between pulsed high-intensity Nd: YAG laser (HILT) and pulsed ultrasound (PUS) in treatment of osteoporosis in men. Fifty five male patients were participated in this study, their age between 45- 55 years, the patients divided randomly into three groups. Laser group (LG, n=18), ultrasound group (USG, n=18) and control group (CG, n=19). Patients in Laser and ultrasound groups received treatment for 10 weeks on the lumbar spine according to designed protocol ten minutes five times per week plus exercise program but the control group receive exercise program only. Patients in the three groups evaluated at the beginning of the study and after 10 weeks using the DXA device for measuring the bone density and the results will be compared in the three groups. The result of our study showed that there was significant improvement in bone density in LG, USG and control group without significant difference between HILT and US. In conclusion, LASER and US was an effective physiotherapy modality in treatment of osteoporosis and improve bone mineral density.