Effect of Laser Acupuncture on Metabolic Syndrome in Obese Postmenopausal Women

Thirty postmenopausal women were collected from outpatient clinic of faculty of physical therapy in Benha University to participate in this study. Their ages were ranged from 55-65 years old and their body mass index (BMI) ranged from 30 to 34.9 Kg/m2. They were divided randomly into 2 equal groups; Group A: received diet regimen, Group B: received diet regimen and treated with laser acupuncture for 30 minutes, 3 sessions per week for two months

Inclusion Criteria:prehypertension and hypertension stage Ioverweight or obesity class Iage 55 to 65 yearsExclusion Criteria:systolic blood pressure exceeding 159 mm Hgdiastolic blood pressure exceeding 99 mm Hg,diabetic neuropathy disease,patients with mental or psychological disorders,skin disordersbleeding disordersmusculoskeletal disorders