Relieve Pain and Speed Healing With MLS Therapy: What You Need to Know

What if there were a way to speed up the healing process in your foot or ankle with a noninvasive laser? Read on to learn how MLS therapy accelerates the healing process to get you back on your feet faster and more efficiently than other treatments.

Healing from foot or ankle surgery or an injury takes longer due to decreased blood flow to the legs. What would only take a few weeks in the upper body can extend several more weeks in the foot or ankle.

MLS (Multiwave Locked System) therapy is an effective, noninvasive procedure that stimulates the body's natural healing process, reducing recovery time by days to weeks.

At Phoenix Foot and Ankle Institute in Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona, Dr. Jeffrey E. McAlister offers MLS therapy after foot and ankle surgery or to help Achilles tendonitis or foot fractures heal. He's an experienced foot and ankle specialist offering a range of cutting-edge techniques for treating foot and ankle pain.

Understanding MLS therapy

MLS therapy is a noninvasive laser technique we use to stimulate the healing process. It's a dual-wave laser that promotes tissue repair and pain relief while also eliminating inflammation at the site.

The laser is FDA-approved and uses two simultaneous wavelengths, including the continuous wave and super-pulsed wave. They work together to improve circulation and boost cellular energy, effectively eliminating pain and inflammation.

It enhances the cellular response to the injured area, accelerating healing and tissue regeneration. The result is a faster recovery, greater pain relief, and better surgical or injury outcomes.

The synergistic effect of the two laser wavelengths makes MLS therapy unique. It works on two distinct aspects of the healing process to deliver unrivaled results.

Benefits of MLS therapy for healing

The benefits of MLS therapy are numerous, especially when healing a foot or ankle injury. It's effective after surgery to enhance wound healing and the regeneration of damaged tissues.

We utilize the MLS system for various conditions to help patients recover more effectively. Other benefits of the MLS laser include:

It's painless

A significant benefit of the MLS system is that treatment is entirely painless. You may feel a warming sensation over the area, but you’ll be free of pain or discomfort.

It's noninvasive

Another advantage to MLS therapy is that it's completely noninvasive and doesn't require any downtime. You can have the procedure and return to normal activities right away.

It's fast and effective

MLS therapy is speedy, with each session only lasting about 10 to 15 minutes. Most people require at least six sessions to get the full benefit of the procedure.

What to expect during MLS therapy

The process of MLS therapy is straightforward, and we offer it in our offices. When you come in for your appointment, we take you into the therapy room where you'll lie comfortably on an examination table.

We provide a pair of protective eye shields to keep your eyes safe during the procedure. The procedure is completely painless, so there's no numbing medication needed.

When you're ready, we start moving the laser handpiece over the treatment area. You may feel a gentle warming sensation, but nothing painful.

We continue the laser treatment for 10-15 minutes, depending on the treatment area. You may not notice the results immediately, but they're cumulative, meaning after each session, you should feel better than before.

After the procedure, you can go home and go about your normal activities. There's no downtime, which is a significant advantage of this treatment.

To schedule a consultation for MLS therapy treatments, call our friendly office staff in Phoenix or Scottsdale, Arizona, at 602-761-7819, or book your appointment online today.