Submitted by Foot and Ankle Surgical Associates
Foot & Ankle Surgical Associates has been serving the local community for over ten years. We are a growing practice that now includes four doctors, and offices in Tumwater, Centralia, and Yelm. We are here for any of your podiatric needs. We make it our priority to deliver quality care to informed patients in a comfortable and convenient setting. Your health is important to us, which is why we provide comprehensive lower extremity evaluations and treatment plans. From treating children to taking care of injuries, you will find our staff to be friendly and our doctors well-trained and knowledgeable. These reasons ensure that we are the best provider for all your foot and ankle needs.
We are now offering MLS Laser Therapy in our Tumwater Office
Cold laser therapy can be an effective treatment for injuries used on its own or as an adjunct treatment to Osteopathic manipulation, therapeutic exercise, and manual therapy. Its effects are more profound and last longer when combined with other therapies. Usually laser light therapy is applied for 10 to 20 minutes per session depending on location of treatment, severity of problem and type of injury or condition.
What can be treated?
Lasers are effective treatments for many conditions. The following is a list of conditions that are very responsive to laser treatment and ones that we commonly treat at our clinic:
•Inflammation of joints in such conditions as arthritis, repetitive strain and injury, knee meniscal injuries
•Nerve injury neuritis, neuropathic pain, Neuropathy, Sciatica
•Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, pinched nerves
•Damaged ligaments and chronic tears leading to joint instability and pain (Tennis Elbow, Golfer’s Elbow)
•Damaged tendons, Plantar Fasciitis, Tendonitis and Tendonopathy, Rotator Cuff Tear, Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
•Non-healing skin lesions such as venous stasis lesion or ulcerations
•Pain (laser light is very effective at reducing pain)
•Acute and Chronic Injuries (laser light speeds up healing)
