Your feet carry your entire body weight, day in and day out. Not only do your feet keep you mobile and get you from place to place, they provide stability and balance. Because feet are your primary mode of transportation, it’s important to maintain them and keep them healthy.
Our experienced podiatrist at Central Kansas Podiatry Associates, Dr. Benjamin Weaver, understands that ignoring foot and ankle pain can make life difficult and keep you from enjoying your life, participating in daily activities, and simply moving around. Here, Dr. Weaver discusses Remy laser therapy, a new class of laser that can help in the treatment of many foot and ankle conditions.
Understanding Remy Laser Therapy
Many people experience foot and/or ankle pain, but there isn’t one cookie-cutter remedy or treatment for the conditions that cause that pain. FDA-approved Remy laser therapy is an advanced tool that is safe and effective in helping to treat many conditions from plantar warts to Achilles tendinitis. Remy laser therapy works primarily by using laser light to stimulate your body’s natural healing and anti-inflammatory systems. One major benefit is accelerated cellular reproduction and growth, which is key in repairing the cells of cartilage, bone, tendons, ligaments, and muscle tissue.
Laser therapy is a safe and effective treatment that uses focused light to treat a wide range of foot and ankle conditions. It works by stimulating and accelerating healing and tissue regeneration. It reduces inflammation and restores normal cellular function. With Remy laser therapy, the light penetrates the skin and is absorbed by the skin cells, triggering the cell regeneration process.
The advantage of the Remy laser is that it offers extra control and flexibility over the therapeutic wavelengths that can be used to help fix a variety of conditions. It enables our doctor to fine-tune the laser settings for various patient needs. The Remy allows our team to better serve our patients by offering them personalized care.
Benefits of Remy Laser Therapy
Our podiatric team is all about patient healing and faster recovery time. There are a variety of benefits with Remy laser therapy, and that’s why we use it. These benefits include the following:
- Quick and pain-free treatment. Most of our patients experience little or no discomfort when they have Remy laser therapy. They can return to their normal daily life and activities immediately following treatment.
- Safe treatment. If you’re not a candidate for oral medications or are concerned about side effects, Remy laser therapy might be a good option. The Remy laser is approved by the FDA and is safe for most patients. This type of treatment has no known side effects.
- Effective treatment. Laser therapy helps reduce inflammation, which helps reduce pain. It can also more quickly restore a patient’s range of motion and physical function.
- Non-invasive treatment. Unlike other treatments that may require debridement or cutting, laser therapy is non-invasive and non-toxic.
- Affordable and cost-effective treatment. Although Remy laser therapy is a high-tech treatment, it’s generally affordable for most patients. Additionally, you don’t have to purchase and take costly painkillers or other prescription medication or pay for physical therapy sessions.
- Treatment without anesthesia or numbing creams. Patients don’t need anesthetic or numbing medication when using this treatment.
- Treatment that promotes faster surgical repair. After having surgery, patients who follow a course of Remy laser sessions may benefit from faster recovery and repair of the surgical site, which enables them to regain their health and go back to their daily lives more quickly and safely.
Conditions Treated With Remy Laser Therapy
The Remy Laser is FDA-approved and cleared to treat a wide range of patient conditions. Remy laser therapy is considered an excellent treatment option for a variety of foot and ankle conditions, including:
- Neuropathy. Remy laser therapy helps improve nerve functions and reduce numbness, burning, and tingling in the foot and ankle.
- Plantar fasciitis. This is a common overuse foot condition that develops when the thick band of tissue connecting the heel bone to the toes becomes inflamed. Remy laser therapy can help alleviate heel pain by reducing inflammation and promoting tissue repair.
- Achilles tendinitis and soft tissue injuries. Remy laser therapy can help accelerate healing in tendons and ligaments.
- Arthritis and joint pain. Remy laser therapy can help reduce stiffness and improve mobility in your feet and ankles.
- Sprains and strains. Remy laser therapy can help speed up recovery from injuries to the ligaments, tendons, and/or muscles in the foot and ankle.
- Pain in the ball of the foot. Remy laser therapy can help reduce pain in the ball of the foot, often due to neuromas, capsulitis, overuse, or improper footwear.
Remy laser therapy can also be used for the following foot conditions:
- Gout
- Wound Healing
Two Effective Options for Foot and Ankle Pain: Remy Laser and SoftWave Therapy
If you’re exploring options for your foot or ankle pain, our Central Kansas podiatrist offers two leading-edge treatments: Remy laser and SoftWave therapies. Each has specific, effective benefits:
SoftWave Therapy. This therapy uses advanced electrohydraulic shockwave technology to deliver acoustic waves directly to the affected area. This method not only manages symptoms, it also stimulates the body's natural healing response. Some primary benefits of SoftWave therapy include tissue regeneration, reduced inflammation, and stem cell activation. SoftWave can be especially effective for a variety of musculoskeletal conditions.
Additionally, SoftWave therapy is able to penetrate deeper into the affected tissues. SoftWave's shockwaves reach the deeper layers, targeting the root cause of pain and helping to facilitate long-term healing and relief.
Remy Therapy. This therapy uses light energy, and this light is absorbed by the cells to increase production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the primary energy source for cells. It typically has a lower penetration depth than SoftWave, which makes it good for treating conditions such as plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinitis, and sprains.
Our healthcare professionals at Central Kansas Podiatry Associates can help you determine the most suitable treatment option for you and your specific foot or ankle condition.
Remy Laser Treatment: What to Expect at Your Appointment
When you have a foot or ankle condition that Dr. Weaver believes should be treated with Remy laser therapy, you’ll find that your appointment is generally comfortable and pain-free. The procedure is quick, and most patients describe a soothing, warm sensation at the treatment site. Depending on your condition, multiple sessions may be recommended to achieve optimal results. Our experienced podiatrist will develop a customized treatment plan tailored to your specific needs.
During your appointment, a trained specialist on our team will use a handheld laser device to deliver targeted energy to the affected area. Most sessions last between 15 and 30 minutes, depending on your specific condition. Following the procedure, you’ll experience no downtime, so you can resume your daily activities immediately.
Contact Central Kansas Podiatry Associates for Foot and Ankle Pain
The podiatric team at Central Kansas Podiatry Associates uses state-of-the-art technology to deliver high-quality foot care to patients who suffer foot and ankle pain due to many health conditions. Remy laser therapy is an alternative to traditional treatments and may be able to help relieve your pain without corticosteroid injections or surgery. Contact Central Kansas Podiatry Associates and make an appointment to see if Remy laser therapy is an option for your foot pain.