MLS Laser Therapy
Here at DFW Foot and Ankle our board-certified podiatrist Dr. Davey Suh is proud to be able to offer cutting-edge MLS laser therapy as a foot and ankle pain relief treatment for a wide variety of different conditions. Laser treatment has been an absolute game-changer for patients with ankle and foot injuries and chronic conditions, restoring their pain-free mobility so they can enjoy the active lifestyle they desire.
Learn more about MLS laser therapy and find out if you might be a good candidate for this treatment.
What is MLS Laser Therapy?
MLS stands for “Multiwave Locked System” laser therapy. It is one of the latest types of FDA-approved Class IV laser treatment that uses certain wavelengths of light, applied by a specialized wand directly to the skin, to stimulate healing in damaged or injured tissues.
MLS laser therapy employs two different light wavelengths:
- 808nm—This type of light triggers cellular responses that lower inflammation to reduce swelling, pain, and discomfort naturally.
- 905nm—This wavelength of light triggers the body’s endorphin response, blocking pain signals and providing fast pain relief.
Benefits of MLS Laser Therapy: What to Expect
MLS laser therapy in Flower Mound is a quick, comfortable, outpatient procedure. Depending on the foot injury or condition being treated, a laser therapy appointment may last only a few minutes to about half an hour. Typically, patients benefit most from a series of sessions over a few weeks. During a session, we gently rub a laser therapy wand over the affected area. Most patients feel quick pain relief, and some say there is a slight warming of the area as well.
Patients also notice the following benefits:
- Fast, drug-free pain relief
- A reduction in inflammation and swelling
- Better blood circulation to the affected area
- Faster healing of injuries and improved outcomes for people with chronic foot pain
What Conditions Does MLS Laser Therapy Treat?
MLS laser therapy in Flower Mound penetrates deep into the foot or ankle’s soft tissues: muscles, ligaments, tendons, nerves, and blood vessels.
Here at DFW Foot and Ankle, Dr. Suh has helped patients achieve significant healing and recovery for many foot and ankle problems using MLS laser therapy, including:
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Sprains
- Strains
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Arthritis
- Bunions
- Wounds and ulcers
- Many more
Ask Your Flower Mound Podiatrist if MLS Laser Therapy is Right for Your Feet
Because the laser therapy wavelengths penetrate beyond the skin and into deeper tissues, they are able to provide therapeutic effects to traumatic and overuse injuries as well as chronic, inflammatory conditions of the feet and ankles. Schedule an appointment with us to find out if laser therapy could help you, too.
