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
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Charlottesville, VA (Abbey Road)
2050 Abbey Road Suite C
Charlottesville, VA 22911
Phone: 434-295-4443
Fax: 434-295-8598
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Culpeper, VA
530 Sunset Lane Suite A
Culpeper, VA 22701
Phone: 540-825-6113
Fax: 540-825-4937
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Frederick, MD (Thomas Johnson Drive)
63 Thomas Johnson Dr Suite C
Frederick, MD 21702
Phone: 301-696-0818
Fax: 301-696-8872
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Silver Spring, MD (Fenton)
8630 Fenton Street Suite 324
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301-587-5666
Fax: 301-589-4479
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Washington, DC (19th Street)
1145 19th Street NW Suite 605
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-833-9109
Fax: 202-833-5762
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Palmetto Podiatry Group of Anderson
2126B N Hwy 81
Anderson, SC 29621
Phone: (864) 231-6395
Fax: (864) 231-6520
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Raleigh, NC (Wake Forest Rd)
3801 Wake Forest Rd Suite 100
Raleigh, NC 27609
Phone: 919-850-9111
Fax: 919-850-2499
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Reston, VA (Hospital Campus)
1860 Town Center Drive Suite 220
Reston, VA 20190
Phone: 703-391-0211
Fax: 703-880-1192
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Gastonia
251 Wilmot Dr
Gastonia, NC 28054
Phone: 704-861-0425
Fax: 704-861-0274
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Alpine Podiatry – Rock Hill
430 S. Herlong Avenue, Suite 105
Rock Hill, SC 29732
Phone: (803) 327-2217
Fax: (803) 327-2272
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Cary, NC
103 Parkway Office Court Suite 100
Cary, NC 27518
Phone: 919-481-3338
Fax: 919-467-2436
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Dunn, NC
700 Tilghman Drive Suite 722
Dunn, NC 28334
Phone: 910-892-3338
Fax: 910-892-2706
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Rockville, MD (North Bethesda)
11801 Rockville Pike Suite 105
Rockville, MD 20852
Phone: 301-881-6222
Fax: 301-881-1639
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Kensington, MD
10901 Connecticut Avenue Suite 200
Kensington, MD 20895
Phone: 301-949-2000
Fax: 301-949-2002
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Rockville, MD (Shady Grove Rd)
15215 Shady Grove Rd Suite 307
Rockville, MD 20850
Phone: 240-268-7450
Fax: 301-949-8833
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Silver Spring, MD (International Drive)
3801 International Drive Suite 204
Silver Spring, MD 20906
Phone: 301-598-0130
Fax: 301-598-5091
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Apex, NC
1001 Pemberton Hill Road Suite 102
Apex, NC 27502
Phone: 919-363-3310
Fax: 919-363-3370
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Holly Springs, NC
1004 Werrington Drive, Ste. 300
Holly Springs, NC 27540
Phone: 919-850-9111
Fax: 919-850-2499
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Wake Foot & Ankle – Wake Forest
833C Wake Forest Business Park
Wake Forest, NC 27587
Phone: 919-230-7233
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Private: Benson, NC
1 Medical Drive
Benson, NC 27504
Phone: 919-363-3310
Fax: 919-363-3370
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Chevy Chase, MD
5530 Wisconsin Avenue Suite 945
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Phone: 301-913-5225
Fax: 301-913-9145
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Pasadena, MD
8155 Ritchie Highway Suite B
Pasadena, MD 21122
Phone: 410-768-5800
Fax: 410-768-5806
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Alpine Podiatry – Fort Mill
105 Ben Casey Drive, Suite 133
Fort Mill, SC 29708
Phone: (803) 396-8670
Fax: (803) 396-8657
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Richmond, VA
1465 Johnston Willis Drive
Richmond, VA 23235
Phone: 804-320-3668
Fax: 844-468-5770
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Hampton, VA
2210 Executive Drive Suite E
Hampton, VA 23666
Phone: 757-896-8800
Fax: 757-896-8832
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Newport News, VA
754 McGuire Place
Newport News, VA 23601
Phone: 757-599-5710
Fax: 757-591-0552
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Annapolis, MD
129 Lubrano Drive Suite 303
Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone: 410-266-7575
Fax: 410-266-7366
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Greenbelt, MD
7501 Greenway Center Dr Suite 810
Greenbelt, MD 20770
Phone: 301-577-4464
Fax: 301-577-4702
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Washington, DC (1775 K Street)
1775 K Street NW Suite 580
Washington, DC 20006
Phone: 202-331-9727
Fax: 202-887-0741
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Gettysburg, PA
506 W. Middle Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Phone: 717-778-3338
Fax: 717-778-3340
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Hagerstown, MD
11110 Medical Campus Road Suite 100
Hagerstown, MD 21742
Phone: 301-739-1575
Fax: 301-739-1578
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Mooresville, NC
206 Joe Knox Avenue Suite D
Mooresville, NC 28117
Phone: 704-235-0474
Fax: 704-660-3987