Our El Paso Foot and Ankle Specialists Offer MLS Laser Therapy to Relieve Symptoms and Promote a Faster Recovery
Foot or ankle pain can make every step more challenging. Don’t ignore the pain, hoping it goes away by itself. Whether you’re seeking an alternative to surgery or a faster post-surgical recovery, you’ve come to the right place. The Foot Institute offers friendly, conscientious care and state-of-the-art laser therapy to help patients get better and get back on their feet. Keep reading to learn more about this exciting treatment option and discover how our board-certified El Paso podiatrists can help you decide if it’s right for you.
How Laser Therapy Works
Multiwave Locked System (MLS) laser therapy is an innovative treatment that uses specialized light energy to activate and accelerate the body’s natural healing processes. The Class IV technology synchronizes dual wavelengths—808nm for anti-edemic and anti-inflammatory effects and 905nm for pain relief—with continuous and pulsed emissions. Together, the wavelengths deliver more dramatic anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects than traditional LLLT (low power) or HP (high power) lasers can produce on their own. Additionally, MLS laser therapy boasts a significant advantage over early-generation Class IV technology, delivering controlled laser energy that allows for more accurate therapeutic doses and consistent, repeatable results.
MLS Laser Therapy Offers Numerous Benefits
This revolutionary treatment provides extensive advantages for patients with foot and ankle problems, including an 85 to 90 percent success rate for relieving pain and inflammation. Other benefits and reasons to consider MLS laser therapy include:
- Painless and noninvasive
- Patented, FDA-cleared technology
- Simultaneously works to relieve pain, inflammation, and edema
- More effective than LLLT (low power) laser therapy without the thermal risks associated with HP (high power) laser treatment
- Controlled laser energy for more accurate therapeutic dosage and consistent, repeatable results
- Can alleviate both acute and chronic foot or ankle pain
- Eliminates risks associated with surgery and prescription painkillers
- Has no negative side effects
- Restores normal cell function
- Improves circulation, metabolic activity, and nerve function
- Can speed up wound healing
- Stimulates the immune system
- Reduces the formation of fibrous scar tissue and related pain
- Individual treatments are quick and painless—typically 15 minutes or less
- Can be used in conjunction with other treatments, including to speed up the post-surgical recovery process
Podiatric Laser Therapy Effectively Addresses Wide-Ranging Foot and Ankle Issues
At The Foot Institute, our experienced El Paso podiatrists use MLS laser therapy to treat pain and inflammation associated with many common podiatric conditions, including:
- Achilles tendonitis
- Plantar fasciitis
- Heel pain
- Diabetic neuropathy
- Arthritis
- Morton's neuroma
- Bursitis
- Broken bones and stress fractures
- Flat foot
- Bunions
- Strain and sprains
Don’t see your problem listed above? Don’t worry. MLS laser therapy can successfully treat a wide variety of musculoskeletal issues affecting the feet and ankles. Our MLS laser experts can help you decide if this groundbreaking therapy belongs in your treatment plan.
What to Expect During MLS Laser Therapy
MLS laser therapy is quick and painless, making it easy to fit into even the busiest schedules. It’s also incredibly effective, with many patients reporting symptom improvement after one session. However, our El Paso podiatry specialists administer MLS laser therapy as a series of treatments to achieve the most beneficial results.
During your treatment, you’ll sit comfortably in our exam chair while your podiatrist positions the MLS Laser over the injured area and activates the dual wavelengths. The procedure is completely painless, so you’ll feel nothing while the light energy penetrates your skin to increase cellular repair and regrowth, kickstarting the healing process. Individual treatment sessions typically take no more than 15 minutes, and with no related activity restrictions, you can get right back to your day—no downtime required.
Is MLS Laser Therapy Right for You?
The Foot Institute’s Dr. Efren Buff De La Rosa leads a team of board-certified podiatrists in offering exceptional care and the latest, most effective treatment options. Wondering if MLS laser therapy might be the solution to your painful foot or ankle problems? Our experts are here to assist you!
After discussing your symptoms and relevant medical history, your podiatrist will thoroughly examine your feet and ankles using our proprietary protocols. On-site ultrasound and MRI can provide additional information on your condition and treatment options. If you and your podiatrist decide that MLS laser therapy could benefit you, we’ll discuss the recommended treatment sessions and help you effortlessly fit them into your schedule.