Foot & Ankle Laser Therapy

It’s likely that either you or a close friend or family member has struggled with a severe injury, chronic pain, or some type of degenerative disease and experienced the difficulty in managing the discomfort. The chronic symptoms can be debilitating and have major effects.  

What are our choices to combat the pain?  We have resorted to long-term use of anti-inflammatories or addictive narcotics for the discomfort.  Maybe even taking a leap of faith with surgery. Put the brakes on!  Fortunately, advances in medical research and technology have proven once again to offer effective relief.  Welcome to laser therapy.

Laser therapy is the use of specific wavelengths of light. Both red and near-infrared stimulate the body’s natural response to healing.  This will then draw water, oxygen and nutrients to the damaged area. Then, we will have an optimal healing environment to allow the following; expedite the healing time, decrease pain, muscle spasm and stiffness, cause an increase in the circulation and minimize swelling.

Through intensive research and with FDA approval, the various wavelengths emitted with use of the laser have been found to cause an increase in metabolic activity within the cell.  By improving the transport of nutrients across the cell membrane there is an increased formation in cellular energy (ATP). This then allows for the above benefits to begin.

The doctors at Foot and Ankle Specialists of the Mid-Atlantic (FASMA) are committed to offering our patients the latest in the fast paced technological advancements of medicine. As such, we are proud to offer specialty services such as laser treatment. Laser treatments come in many forms and can be used for many different ailments. Two laser treatments available to FASMA patients are the CoolTouch Laser and Cutera laser for toenail fungus and the Multiwave Locked System (MLS) Laser for pain and inflammation.

 

CoolTouch & Cutera Nail Laser are an FDA approved, non-surgical laser treatment for onychomycosis, or nail fungus. These nail lasers produce specific energy absorbed by water associated with collagen in the tissues of the nail matrix. Because the thermal energy of the laser can penetrate the thick nail plate, it is able to selectively reach the proper target leading to death of the fungus. The treatment then stops instantly and then the nail is cooled with a spray. This allows for fungal death without damaging the skin or the nail growth plate. This also allows fast, painless treatment sessions. Most patients prefer the laser treatment to avoid side effects from oral medications. Ask your doctor today if nail laser therapy is right for you.

 

In Summary, here's what you can expect:

  • Quick, painless treatments lasting approximately 10 minutes
  • No downtime
  • Easy, low maintenance sessions, once monthly, for an average of 6 months
  • Clear nail growth at base of nail and less discoloration in as little as 1 treatment
  • No side effects
 

Multiwave Locked System (MLS) is a non-surgical laser approved by the FDA which uses specific, dual wavelengths and pulsed emissions to decrease pain and inflammation on a cellular level. Extensive research by top institutions such as Harvard University has shown that cellular activity is stimulated to decrease inflammatory products like histamine and promote pathways which block pain signals. In addition, the laser wavelengths encourage angiogenesis, or increased blood flow and circulation to the treatment area which is essential for healing and recovery. For most patients, improvement is noted within three treatments, with the average full treatment being 6-10 sessions. The progress with each session is cumulative which is why it is not recommended to stop treatments sooner than recommended by your doctor. The sessions themselves are quick and painless, usually lasting around 10 minutes. Some patients experience a gentle warming sensation while others report no sensation at all. Because this treatment works on a cellular level to enhance natural body processes, there are many applications for MLS treatment.

These include, but are not limited to:

  • Soft tissue injuries such as strains and sprains
  • Tendonitis
  • Degenerative joint diseases such as arthritis
  • Stress fractures
  • Neuropathy and other nerve pain
  • Pre and Post surgical treatment

The MLS laser can reduce pain in chronic conditions while speeding recovery for more acute ailments such as trauma or injury. There has also been excellent results with post-operative pain. With this safe, quick, and effective treatment you don't have to worry about side effects as with oral medications. So whether you have been battling pain for years or recently experienced an injury, ask your doctor if MLS laser therapy can be implemented into your treatment plan.

 

In Summary, here's what you can expect:

  • Quick, painless treatments lasting approximately 10-15 minutes
  • No downtime
  • 6-10 sessions for full treatment
  • Decrease in swelling and pain in as little as 3 treatments
  • No side effects

We use laser therapy in our offices because we want to provide an effective and safe treatment option for our patients to heal quickly, recover fully and reduce pain effectively.  

Give us a call today and see first-hand the benefits of laser therapy.

FASMA Doctors Performing This Specialty / Service

Locations

  1. Charlottesville, VA (Abbey Road)
    2050 Abbey Road Suite C
    Charlottesville, VA 22911
    Phone: 434-295-4443
    Fax: 434-295-8598

  2. Culpeper, VA
    530 Sunset Lane Suite A
    Culpeper, VA 22701
    Phone: 540-825-6113
    Fax: 540-825-4937

  3. Frederick, MD (Thomas Johnson Drive)
    63 Thomas Johnson Dr Suite C
    Frederick, MD 21702
    Phone: 301-696-0818
    Fax: 301-696-8872

  4. Silver Spring, MD (Fenton)
    8630 Fenton Street Suite 324
    Silver Spring, MD 20910
    Phone: 301-587-5666
    Fax: 301-589-4479

  5. Washington, DC (19th Street)
    1145 19th Street NW Suite 605
    Washington, DC 20036
    Phone: 202-833-9109
    Fax: 202-833-5762

  6. Palmetto Podiatry Group of Anderson
    2126B N Hwy 81
    Anderson, SC 29621
    Phone: (864) 231-6395
    Fax: (864) 231-6520

  7. Raleigh, NC (Wake Forest Rd)
    3801 Wake Forest Rd Suite 100
    Raleigh, NC 27609
    Phone: 919-850-9111
    Fax: 919-850-2499

  8. Reston, VA (Hospital Campus)
    1860 Town Center Drive Suite 220
    Reston, VA 20190
    Phone: 703-391-0211
    Fax: 703-880-1192

  9. Gastonia
    251 Wilmot Dr
    Gastonia, NC 28054
    Phone: 704-861-0425
    Fax: 704-861-0274

  10. Alpine Podiatry – Rock Hill
    430 S. Herlong Avenue, Suite 105
    Rock Hill, SC 29732
    Phone: (803) 327-2217
    Fax: (803) 327-2272

  11. Cary, NC
    103 Parkway Office Court Suite 100
    Cary, NC 27518
    Phone: 919-481-3338
    Fax: 919-467-2436

  12. Dunn, NC
    700 Tilghman Drive Suite 722
    Dunn, NC 28334
    Phone: 910-892-3338
    Fax: 910-892-2706

  13. Rockville, MD (North Bethesda)
    11801 Rockville Pike Suite 105
    Rockville, MD 20852
    Phone: 301-881-6222
    Fax: 301-881-1639

  14. Kensington, MD
    10901 Connecticut Avenue Suite 200
    Kensington, MD 20895
    Phone: 301-949-2000
    Fax: 301-949-2002

  15. Rockville, MD (Shady Grove Rd)
    15215 Shady Grove Rd Suite 307
    Rockville, MD 20850
    Phone: 240-268-7450
    Fax: 301-949-8833

  16. Silver Spring, MD (International Drive)
    3801 International Drive Suite 204
    Silver Spring, MD 20906
    Phone: 301-598-0130
    Fax: 301-598-5091

  17. Apex, NC
    1001 Pemberton Hill Road Suite 102
    Apex, NC 27502
    Phone: 919-363-3310
    Fax: 919-363-3370

  18. Holly Springs, NC
    1004 Werrington Drive, Ste. 300
    Holly Springs, NC 27540
    Phone: 919-850-9111
    Fax: 919-850-2499

  19. Wake Foot & Ankle – Wake Forest
    833C Wake Forest Business Park
    Wake Forest, NC 27587
    Phone: 919-230-7233

  20. Private: Benson, NC
    1 Medical Drive
    Benson, NC 27504
    Phone: 919-363-3310
    Fax: 919-363-3370

  21. Chevy Chase, MD
    5530 Wisconsin Avenue Suite 945
    Chevy Chase, MD 20815
    Phone: 301-913-5225
    Fax: 301-913-9145

  22. Pasadena, MD
    8155 Ritchie Highway Suite B
    Pasadena, MD 21122
    Phone: 410-768-5800
    Fax: 410-768-5806

  23. Alpine Podiatry – Fort Mill
    105 Ben Casey Drive, Suite 133
    Fort Mill, SC 29708
    Phone: (803) 396-8670
    Fax: (803) 396-8657

  24. Richmond, VA
    1465 Johnston Willis Drive
    Richmond, VA 23235
    Phone: 804-320-3668
    Fax: 844-468-5770

  25. Hampton, VA
    2210 Executive Drive Suite E
    Hampton, VA 23666
    Phone: 757-896-8800
    Fax: 757-896-8832

  26. Newport News, VA
    754 McGuire Place
    Newport News, VA 23601
    Phone: 757-599-5710
    Fax: 757-591-0552

  27. Annapolis, MD
    129 Lubrano Drive Suite 303
    Annapolis, MD 21401
    Phone: 410-266-7575
    Fax: 410-266-7366

  28. Greenbelt, MD
    7501 Greenway Center Dr Suite 810
    Greenbelt, MD 20770
    Phone: 301-577-4464
    Fax: 301-577-4702

  29. Washington, DC (1775 K Street)
    1775 K Street NW Suite 580
    Washington, DC 20006
    Phone: 202-331-9727
    Fax: 202-887-0741

  30. Gettysburg, PA
    506 W. Middle Street
    Gettysburg, PA 17325
    Phone: 717-778-3338
    Fax: 717-778-3340

  31. Hagerstown, MD
    11110 Medical Campus Road Suite 100
    Hagerstown, MD 21742
    Phone: 301-739-1575
    Fax: 301-739-1578

  32. Mooresville, NC
    206 Joe Knox Avenue Suite D
    Mooresville, NC 28117
    Phone: 704-235-0474
    Fax: 704-660-3987