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Patient Playlist - Questions Patients Ask about MLS Laser Therapy Pod

Posted by Niki Lindquist on 5/10/18 2:57 PM

This short animated series is a great resource for your patients. They answer the top five questions you might get about MLS Laser Therapy and how to answer them.

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Topics: Laser Therapy Benefits, MLS Laser Therapy, Patient

Laser Therapy Basics for Podiatrists

Posted by Chrissy Laughlin on 2/15/17 8:01 AM

Laser Therapy Basics for Podiatrists

Laser therapy uses light to accelerate the body's natural healing process. The laser beam is moved over the skin so that the light energy (photons) penetrates the tissue where it interacts with various molecules (chromophores) that cause different biological effects. 

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Topics: Class IV Laser, Ligament and Tendon Injuries, MLS Laser Therapy, Anti-Inflammatory, Laser Therapy for Podiatry, Photochemical Effect, Photothermal Effect, Photomechanical Effect, Degenerative Joint Conditions, HILT, Laser Therapy, Wound Healing, High Intensity Laser Therapy

Clinical Benefits of MLS Laser Therapy

Posted by Chrissy Laughlin on 2/14/17 1:15 PM

Clinical Benefits of MLS Laser Therapy: 

MLS® Laser Therapy helps resolve numerous pathologies of the skeletal and muscular systems, such as periarthritis, epicondylitis, lumbago, dorsalgia, and cervicalgia, and also where an intense bio stimulation effect is necessary, such as in the case of superficial injuries.
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Topics: Therapeutic Laser, Ligament and Tendon Injuries, MLS Laser Therapy, Diabetes, Clinical Benefits of Laser Therapy, High Intensity Laser Therapy, Muscle Strains

Therapy Laser Classification

Posted by Chrissy Laughlin on 2/14/17 1:10 PM

Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) Class 3B

These lasers use very low power, are limited to surface bio stimulation, and often require many treatment sessions and long treatment times.  Results are only achieved at the end of the treatment cycle, and results are limited because of the use of only one or two wavelengths that are not synchronized.

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Topics: Class IV Laser, LLLT, Class 3B Laser, MLS Laser Therapy, MLS Class IV Laser

Effect of a Class IV MLS Laser on Plantar Fasciitis

Posted by Chrissy Laughlin on 2/14/17 1:08 PM

Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain and is responsible for up to 15% of all foot symptoms requiring medical care in the adult population. MLS® Laser Therapy has been shown to be safe and effective in treatment of painful orthopedic conditions, although no randomized controlled studies have evaluated its efficacy for the treatment of chronic plantar fasciitis.

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Topics: Class IV Laser, Ligament and Tendon Injuries, MLS Laser Therapy, Anti-Inflammatory, Podiatry, Laser Therapy for Podiatry, Robotic Laser, Photochemical Effect, Photothermal Effect, Photomechanical Effect, Plantar Fasciitis, Laser Therapy

Choosing the Best Therapy Laser for your Podiatry Practice

Posted by Chrissy Laughlin on 2/14/17 1:04 PM

Choosing the Best Therapy Laser for Your Podiatry Practice

Not all therapy lasers are created equal, and having a basic understanding of the differences in technology will help you make the right choice. Read our blog: Laser Therapy Basics for an overview of laser therapy. 

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Topics: Class IV Laser, Ligament and Tendon Injuries, MLS Laser Therapy, Anti-Inflammatory, Photochemical Effect, Photothermal Effect, Photomechanical Effect, Degenerative Joint Conditions, Knee Osteoarthritis, HILT, Laser Therapy, Wound Healing, High Intensity Laser Therapy, Nd:YAG

How Laser Therapy Can Boost Your Practice Revenue

Posted by Chrissy Laughlin on 2/14/17 1:00 PM

The Changing Landscape of Healthcare

With steep competition in the medical marketplace and reimbursement models changing, many healthcare professionals are seeking new ways to boost revenue, expand service offerings, and improve patient results.

The number of doctors opting to join hospitals rather than build their own practice is increasing. According to a Medical Group Management Association survey, hospital-owned practices increased more that 25% in the last decade, bringing the total percentage to 55%. 

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Topics: Class IV Laser, MLS Laser Therapy, Laser Therapy for Podiatry, Price, Revenue, Laser Therapy