Author/Authors :
Nabil Nagy, Ebtesam Physical Therapy for Cardiovascular/Respiratory Disorder and Geriatrics Dept - Faculty of Physical Therapy - Cairo University, Ahmed El zyat St., Dokki,Giza, Egypt , Mohamed Ibrahim, Faten Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Research Dept - National Research Center, El Bohouth St., Dokki, Giza, Egypt , Abdelfattah Jouda, Amal Tropical Medicine Dept - Faculty of Medicine - Zagazig University, University St., Zagazig, Sharkia, Egypt , Mahmoud Elsayed, Marwa Physical Therapy for Cardiovascular/Respiratory Disorder and Geriatrics Dept - Faculty of Physical Therapy - Cairo University, Ahmed El zyat St., Dokki,Giza, Egypt
Abstract :
Introduction: Obesity is the major pathogenesis of the non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
The combination of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) and Mediterranean diet (MD) is a new approach
for improving liver function.
Methods: 60 obese older adults (65-75 years old) with NAFLD were randomly assigned equally
to two groups: a study group and a control group. The study group received LLLT and MD, while
the control group followed MD only. These findings evaluated the changes in the level of liver
enzymes, serum lipid profile, and anthropometric measurements (body mass index [BMI] and waist
circumference [WC]) after 12 weeks of intervention.
Results: Both study and control groups showed a significant reduction in the levels of liver enzymes,
serum lipid profile, BMI, and WC (P<0.001 and P <0.01 respectively); however, the study group
showed more significant results compared to the control group (P<0.01).
Conclusion: LLLT and MD may be considered as a treatment approach for NAFLD in older adults to
improve their liver function, control dyslipidemia, and help in losing weight.
Keywords :
Laser therapy , Liver function , Mediterranean diet , Non-alcoholic fatty liver
