High power laser therapy is an advanced treatment used to help reduce pain and support the healing of injured tissues. The treatment uses focused light energy to stimulate a process called photobiomodulation, which helps reduce inflammation, improve circulation and encourage tissue repair.
Laser therapy is completely non-invasive and does not involve medication. The light energy penetrates into the tissues of the foot and ankle, helping the body’s natural healing processes work more effectively. Many patients describe the treatment as a gentle warming sensation over the area being treated.
Laser therapy is often used as part of a broader treatment plan for foot and lower limb injuries. It can help reduce pain and irritation in injured tissues while other treatments such as rehabilitation exercises, footwear changes or orthotic therapy address the underlying cause of the problem.
High power laser therapy may be helpful in the management of conditions such as:
- Plantar heel pain and plantar fasciitis
- Achilles tendon pain
- Tibialis posterior tendon problems
- Peroneal tendon injuries
- Tendonitis and soft tissue inflammation
- Chronic foot or ankle pain
- Mortons Nueromas
Laser therapy can be particularly useful when symptoms have been slow to settle or when additional treatment is needed to help calm irritated tissues and support recovery.
