At Advanced foot care we are committed to providing our patients the most advanced, proven techniques and technologies to relieve foot and ankle pain as quickly as possible. This way you can get back on your feet and enjoying life as quickly soon as possible.
What happens when you or a loved one has suffered a foot or ankle injury and pain doesn’t seem to go away with time. Perhaps you are looking for a solution that will permit you to recover from a surgery or an injury as fast as possible. By adding MLS laser therapy to a comprehensive treatment plan, we can reduce pain and inflammation while accelerating recovery – all while reducing the need for medications, shots or additional surgery.
What is MLS Laser?
MLS or Multiwave Locked System laser therapy uses a pair of synchronized lasers to stimulate the cells at a site of injury in a way that reduces pain and inflammation while encouraging healing. The first wavelength, given continuously at 808 nanometers reduces inflammation and swelling while the second wavelength, pulsed at 905 nanometers targets nerve tissue to relieve pain.
Once absorbed by the body, these specific wavelengths of light stimulate a series of cellular responses in the tissues that result in an increase in cellular metabolism and an increase in both the formation of new capillaries and lymphatic drainage. As a result, the body’s healing is jump-started, and swelling is reduced. Pain subsides more quickly without reliance on pain medications or injections. Healing may be accelerated as much as 30-50%!
What conditions does MLS Laser Therapy treat?
MLS Laser Therapy treats a wide range of painful foot and ankle conditions including:
- Heel pain including Plantar Fasciitis and Achilles Tendonitis
- Sprains and Fractures
- Tendon Injuries and Tendonitis
- Arthritis
- Neuromas
- Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
- Contusions
- Post-Surgical Pain and swelling
- Wounds
- Sports Injuries
What are the treatments like?
A treatment session typically lasts less than 15 minutes and is completely painless. The number of treatments given depend on the nature of the condition and the severity of the symptoms and typically range from three to twelve in number – usually given two to three times per week. There is no specific preparation or aftercare required for MLS Laser Therapy.
What results can be expected?
While over 80% of our patients experience excellent results with MLS Laser Therapy, the benefits are not always realized immediately after the first treatment.
Like an antibiotic regimen, each dose is cumulative in its effectiveness, building off the previous dose. Therefore, it is critical that the course of treatments be completed as prescribed, otherwise symptoms may return. It typically takes two to three treatments before most patients notice significant improvement.
As treatment progresses, patients will typically experience decreased pain and swelling, accelerated wound healing, increased range of motion and improved function.
What are the benefits of MLS Laser Therapy?
- It is a non-surgical treatment.
- It’s completely painless.
- It has no known negative side effects.
- It has a strong anti-inflammatory effect.
- It results in near immediate improvement in local blood circulation.
- It results in pain relief without the use of prescription painkillers.
- It treats the causes of pain and not only the symptoms.
- It’s convenient with appointments lasting about 15 minutes.
- It’s FDA approved and backed by several independent studies.
- It works - over 80% of patients experience excellent results.
Whether you or a loved one has suffered a recent injury or if a chronic problem is preventing a return to full activity and enjoyment, MLS Laser Therapy might just be the answer you’ve been looking for.
MLS Laser Treatments for The Woodlands, TX
Advanced Foot Care specializes in providing state-of-the-art, proven solutions to a wide variety of foot and ankle problems in a caring and gentle manner. Contact the office online or by calling (281) 292-7000 to set up an appointment.
