Class IV Laser Therapy
Effectively Treating Foot & Ankle Pain
Living in pain is not living at all. When your feet hurt, everything hurts.
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Everyone’s pain is different.Dr. Oteri of Richmond Premier Foot & Ankle Clinic will diagnose and treat your unique pain – whether it’s in the heel, arches, ball of your foot and/or toes – getting you back to your daily routine with comfort and ease!
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Class IV laser therapy is one of the most safe and effective ways to treat various conditions that cause foot and ankle pain! Laser therapy has a vast amount of benefits including:
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Accelerated cellular reproduction and growth – which is key in repairing the cells of cartilage, bone, tendons, ligaments, and muscle tissue.
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Reduced scar tissue that typically develops from specific injuries. When patients have less scar tissue, the likelihood of chronic pain is also reduced.
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Decreased inflammation and increased blood circulation
Understanding Laser Therapy for Pain Management
With 26 bones in the foot alone, as well as major ligaments, tendons, joints, and nerves – it’s not surprising that millions of Americans suffer various types of foot and ankle pain.
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Class IV laser therapy is used for the relief of pain, to accelerate healing and decrease inflammation.
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When the light source is placed against the skin, photons penetrate several centimeters down and are absorbed by the mitochondria (the energy producing part of a cell). This energy results in the restoration of normal cell function.
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The main goal of laser therapy is to stimulate the cell to perform its natural functions, but at an enhanced rate.
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Laser therapy is a quick and easy treatment allowing patients to relax during the procedure. In contrast to “cold lasers,” which provide no feeling or sensation, high power diode laser therapy provides a warm, soothing feeling.
Some of the most common source of foot pain include:
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Plantar fasciitis – which often creates moderate to severe heel pain
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Tendonitis including
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Achilles tendonitis
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Posterior tendonitis (or PTTD)
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Peroneal tendonitis (tendonitis affecting the midfoot and arch)
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Ankle sprains
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Neuroma (or a pinched nerve)
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Arthritis and inflammation
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Bunions
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Hallux limitus (or a stiff big toe joint)
Any one of these conditions can create chronic (long-term) pain or acute (short-term) pain.