Low-level laser therapy for breastfeeding women with nipple pain in the early postpartum period: a randomized controlled trial.

A randomized controlled trial published in the Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine examined low-level laser therapy (LLLT) as a treatment for nipple pain in breastfeeding women during the early postpartum period. The study investigated whether LLLT could provide meaningful pain relief in this population, a clinical scenario where physical therapists may be involved in postpartum care. Findings from this trial add to the growing evidence base regarding LLLT applications in musculoskeletal and soft-tissue pain management.

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