Sports Injuries MLS Laser Therapy Can Treat
At Annapolis Foot & Ankle Center, we recommend MLS laser therapy to treat a wide variety of chronic and acute sports injuries, such as:
- Sprains. If your foot twists awkwardly or uncomfortably, leading to ligament damage, you can develop a sprain.
- Strains. Muscles and tendons become overstretched, as a result of a single trauma or chronic overuse, causing a strain.
- Stress fractures. These tiny cracks form in the bones of your feet as a result of running, dancing, or other high-impact activities.
- Muscle tears. These result from similar conditions as strains, but have the more severe consequence of the muscle partially or completely tearing.
- Tendon injuries. Chronic, overuse injuries and acute trauma can both cause tendon injuries. Achilles tendonitis is a common type of tendon injury resulting from overuse.
- Sesamoid injuries. These sports injuries happen when tendons and bones in the ball of the foot become inflamed.
- Plantar fasciitis. When the fibrous tissue that connects the heel bone to the toes becomes inflamed from extensive strain, you may experience plantar fasciitis, which usually manifests as pain in your heel.
Is MLS Laser Therapy Right for You?
As with any other medical treatment, there may be people or conditions for which MLS laser therapy isn’t the best option. Our Central Maryland podiatrists at Annapolis Foot & Ankle Center will ensure that you receive a timely, accurate diagnosis and the right treatments for your sports injury, based on your unique situation.
Before recommending any form of treatment, we:
- Review your medical history.
- Perform a thorough physical examination.
- Discuss your symptoms and what may have caused them.
- Utilize medical imaging tools, if needed, to confirm suspected diagnoses.
Some patients for whom we frequently recommend MLS laser therapy include:
- Individuals with pain that hasn’t responded to more conservative treatment options
- Athletes with recent injuries that keep them from training for or playing their sport
- People who want to avoid surgery
- Patients who don’t want to rely on medication to relieve their discomfort
As you begin to heal from your injury, our foot and ankle specialists provide detailed treatment plans to guide you on how best to avoid future sports injuries.
When You Should Call Annapolis Foot & Ankle Center
You may be able to treat minor sports injuries at home, with a combination of ice, rest, elevation, compression, and over-the-counter pain relief. However, if your injury is severe or doesn’t respond to these treatments, call our Annapolis or Stevensville offices to schedule an appointment. Signs that you should be seen include:
- Severe swelling
- Intense pain
- Lumps, bumps, or other deformities
- Weakness or difficulty bearing weight
- Instability
- Decreased range of motion
We take a holistic approach to podiatry care, treating your feet and overall health with interventions that are tailored to your activities and concerns. Our doctors are thoroughly trained and experienced. We offer various treatment options, which range from traditional to modern and non-invasive to surgical. We proudly serve Annapolis and surrounding areas:
- Anne Arundel County
- Prince George County
- Calvert County
- St. Mary’s County
- Kent Island and the Eastern Shore