Laser Therapy FAQ

At Ankle and Foot Care, we understand that pain and inflammation from an injury or orthopedic issue can be both physically and mentally exhausting. That's why we are committed to providing an alternative approach to help reduce your pain and speed up your recovery.

Have you tried traditional treatments without success? Are you afraid of injections or surgery? Ankle and Foot Care is proud to offer a cutting-edge treatment that is pain free, injection free, and medicine free with no downtime and provides lasting results. Remy Laser Therapy may be the answer you’ve been waiting for.

Musculoskeletal conditions, whether acute or chronic, often cause nagging aches and pains that create a new pain in a different area. For instance, if you’re dealing with a foot injury, you may experience pain in your knees, hips and back in addition to your foot.

Is laser therapy the right decision for me?

• Safe for children + elders
• non-surgical
• non-invasive
• No to minimal discomfort
• Rapid pain relief
• Strong anti-inflammatory reduction
• Accelerated injury recovery
• FDA-cleared
• No negative side effects
• No downtime-walk in and out
• Faster results
• No insurance co-pays (unless you request to see a provider)
• No prescription drugs required

Laser therapy is a modern and safe treatment option to accelerate your body’s natural healing factors. Here, we will explore all about laser therapy and determine if this is the right decision for you.

What Conditions Should be Treated with Laser therapy?

• Acute pain and chronic pain
• Plantar fasciitis + plantar fascial tears
• Tendonitis (Achilles, Posterior Tibial, Peroneal, Tibialis Anterior, etc)
• Ankle sprain, recurrent ankle sprains
• Sports injury
  • Turf toe
  • Running injuries
  • Football/basketball/baseball/soccer/gymnastics/ballet, etc injuries
• Post-surgical swelling
• Ligament injuries
• New onset nerve damage
  • Tarsal tunnel syndrome (causing burning and tingling in feet and heels)
  • Neuropathy
  • Neuromas
  • Post-surgical nerve pain
  • Foot

Is it FDA cleared?

At Ankle and Foot Care, we utilize the Remy Laser, an FDA-approved Class IV laser designed for podiatrists, to treat various foot and ankle conditions. This versatile laser can effectively address acute and chronic pain, inflammation, fungal infections, and skin conditions.

How does laser therapy accelerate healing and reduce my pain?

The Remy Laser works by promoting cellular repair and regeneration. Laser therapy is a non-invasive, pain-free treatment options with little to no downtime. It’s a state-of-the-art solution for patients seeking faster recovery and improved comfort in their treatment plan.

How do I know if it’s really working?

Most patients do not experience a drastic improvement in pain after just one visit. After the first week, you should feel improvement in pain and this should continue as more laser visits are completed. Most patients experience improvement in pain by 75% with 6 treatments.

Are there any side effects of laser therapy?

There are no risks or side effects with the Remy laser. You get pain-relief and healing without the consequences of risks.

What can I expect after treatment? Do I have to stay off of my feet?

There are no restrictions or limitations.

Who is NOT a candidate?

• Patients with active cancer.
• Those who are pregnant.
• Patients who have a severe infection around treatment.

Is this covered by my insurance?

While the Remy Laser is FDA-cleared, treatments aren’t covered by insurance. If you have FSA or Health Savings Accounts (FSA), the cost can be covered. With rising appointment fees and out of pocket co-pays, the cost of the laser therapy treatments is less costly than other, more invasive treatments that are “covered” by insurance.

Is it safe while you are nursing?

YES!