Let me tell you about an exciting, powerful new treatment option in our clinic: the Diowave 15 Laser.  Therapeutic laser treatment is a painless, safe, effective, non-surgical, and non-invasive way to treat inflammatory and painful conditions of the foot and ankle.  A key benefit of laser treatment is that it treats the cause of the problem, not just the symptoms-this allows for long-lasting pain relief without side effects.a man in blue shirt having pain on his foot

So how does the laser work?  Laser light energy is applied to the injured body site, where it is absorbed by damaged cells and tissue-this stimulates the body to heal itself through its normal healing mechanisms.  In essence, this is like hitting the restart button: biostimulation from the laser energy induces cell and tissue growth, repair, and regeneration.  Chronically injured cells and tissue are reversed from a state of non-healing to healing.

The therapeutic benefits of laser treatment include:

  • rapid induction of healing
  • inflammation reduction
  • pain reduction
  • scar reduction
  • increased bloodflow
  • increased collagen production
  • increased oxygenation 
  • increased range of motion

Foot and ankle conditions that can be treated with laser therapy:

  • Plantar fasciitis
  • Tendonitis: Achilles, posterior tibial, peroneal
  • Other tendon injuries/dysfunction
  • Arthritis/joint pain
  • Capsulitis
  • Neuromas/neuralgia
  • Neuropathy
  • Tarsal tunnel syndrome
  • Sprains/strains

I am especially excited about utilizing laser therapy for chronic conditions such as plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendonitis. Often times these conditions have been resistant to treatment and the patient has had ongoing pain, despite repeated visits to doctors and physical therapists.  Sometimes surgery has been suggested or even performed, yet the pain remains.  I am happy to be able to offer a non-invasive, safe, and painless treatment that may eradicate chronic pain forever.  

If chronic foot and ankle pain has impacted your life and you feel there is nothing left that can be done, please call us today or come in for a consultation to discuss options for treatment, to include laser therapy.

Take the First Step Toward a Pain-Free Future

If you’re suffering from foot and ankle pain, help is available. At Alpine Foot & Ankle Clinic, our foot and ankle podiatrist provides treatments go beyond typical offerings—giving patients access to world-class interventions right here under the Big Sky. Don’t travel to Seattle, Denver, or Salt Lake City for next-level podiatric care and pain relief. Get the highly skilled foot and ankle care needed to recover and return to your favorite activities closer to home. Contact us today to schedule an appointment at our Missoula podiatry office.