Heal Faster, Feel Better: MLS® Laser Therapy and PRP for Foot and Ankle Recovery
Podiatrists are specialists, but we’re also innovators. And since so many Americans struggle with chronic pain, we’re doubly excited when we see new tech and treatments designed to resolve it.
The Center for Podiatric Care and Sports Medicine uses two innovative treatment systems to resolve chronic foot and ankle pain without invasive intervention: MLS® Laser Therapy and Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy. For this blog, we’ll explore how they can help you recover faster and get back on your feet pain free.
MLS® Laser Therapy: Precise Light for Targeted Relief
The MLS® Laser Therapy (Multi-Wave Locked System) uses concentrated beams of light to stimulate healing at the cellular level.
Studies have shown that MLS® laser therapy can effectively reduce pain and inflammation.
During treatment, a podiatrist directs the laser beam at the injured area.
The laser light penetrates deep into tissues, promoting cellular repair, reducing inflammation, and improving blood flow, speeding up recovery time.
PRP Therapy: Harnessing Your Body's Healing Potential
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy leverages your body's natural healing power via a concentrated solution of platelets derived from your own blood.
Platelets are rich in growth factors that play a vital role in tissue regeneration and healing.
In PRP therapy, a podiatrist extracts a small amount of your blood, processes it to concentrate the platelets, and injects the PRP solution directly into the injured area.
This injection delivers a potent dose of growth factors, stimulating tissue repair and potentially accelerating the healing process.
A Powerful Combination for Faster Recovery
MLS® laser therapy and PRP therapy can be particularly effective when used together.
The laser can help prepare the injured tissue for the PRP injection by reducing inflammation and improving blood flow.
PRP then provides a concentrated dose of healing factors to further promote tissue repair.
This combined approach may be beneficial for:
Achilles tendonitis
Ligament sprains
At The Center for Podiatric Care and Sports Medicine, Dr. Jonathan Levy, Dr. Nadia Levy, Dr. Diane Castro, Dr. Josef Geldwert, and Dr. Katherine Lai are proud to offer cutting-edge care for patients in Midtown East and Manhattan. Contact us at (212) 980-6487. Our office is at 120 E 56th Street, Suite 1150, New York, NY 10022.
