Class IV Laser Treatment
Just suffered a sprain? Try laser therapy at The Podiatry Clinic and see rapid relief of pain, swelling and inflammation.
Become active again! If you have been suffering from back, hip or knee pain for a long time, come try laser therapy at The Podiatry Clinic and feel the difference!
Everyone will experience muscle and joint pain at some point in their lives. Here at The Podiatry Clinic we understand the importance of reducing your pain quickly and effectively to get you back to your best. Call us now to make an appointment.
The Podiatry Clinic is now offering laser therapy for rapid relief of pain, swelling and inflammation.
What is laser therapy?
Laser therapy safely and painlessly uses light to treat pain, inflammation and swelling. The light emitted from the laser helps to reduce pain and to promote healing.
How does laser therapy work?
Laser therapy involves directing laser light energy into inflamed or damaged tissue to accelerate the body's natural healing process. The laser is placed in direct contact with the skin which enables light photons to penetrate the tissue and interact with molecules within the cells to cause several biochemical effects (see the video above for further information on this).
My pain has been there for a long time, can it help me?
Laser therapy is appropriate for both chronic (long term) and acute (new pain/injury) conditions. If you have a chronic condition, it may take a few sessions for you to feel the benefits but benefits at a cellular level happen immediately (this means the healing process is started as soon as you have your first session).
Does it hurt?
No, high level laser therapy with the ASA Laser is completely pain free. There is no significant heat generated by the laser, it is totally safe and comfortable to use. Some patients have even reported that that feeling of having the head of the laser machine moved over the area of pain is soothing.
Is there anyone who can't have high level laser therapy?
Laser therapy can be carried out on most people including children. However, laser therapy cannot be carried out on those who:
Have a pacemaker
Have active cancer
Are under the age of 16 and the area to be treated is over a growth plate (assessment can be given).
Are pregnant
What can high level laser therapy be used to treat?
Muscle spasm and pain
Arthritis
Strains and sprains
Knee pain
Bursitis
Tendinitis
Haematoma (bruising) and swelling
Heel pain
Plantar fasciitis
Policeman's Heel
Ankle pain
Morton's neuroma
How many sessions will I need?
It is hard to say for sure how many sessions an individual may need. You may well notice an improvement after your first session but we recommend a course of 3 to get on top of your issue. We also offer individual treatments, if you'd prefer not to commit to a course. Once your course has been completed, you may add on additional treatments if you wish and your therapist feels it is appropriate for you. There is no limit as to how many treatments you can have. Those with chronic (long term) pain may find they need a few treatments before they start to notice the benefits and may need up to 6 treatments to get on top of their problem.
Class IV Laser Treatment
Graeme Franklin - The Podiatry Clinic