--- title: Podiatry Blog | Photochemical Effect description: "Photochemical Effect | Therapeutic laser applications for podiatric medicine to treat conditions such as: Plantar Fasciitis, nerve damage, diabetic neuropathy and more." --- [![Cutting Edge Laser Technologies Logo](https://blog.celasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CuttingEdge_September2018/Images/logo.png?width=200&name=logo.png "Cutting Edge Laser Technologies Logo")](https://celasers.com/) # Podiatry Blog ## [Laser Therapy Basics for Podiatrists](https://blog.celasers.com/podiatry/laser-therapy-basics-for-podiatrists) Posted by [Chrissy Laughlin](https://blog.celasers.com/podiatry/author/chrissy-laughlin) on 2/15/17 8:01 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.celasers.com/hubfs/MED/Images/Laser%20Images/Mphi5/In%20use%20images/Mphi5_Use_Charlie%20Head_Foot_Closeup.jpg) ](https://blog.celasers.com/podiatry/laser-therapy-basics-for-podiatrists) # 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.  [Read More](https://blog.celasers.com/podiatry/laser-therapy-basics-for-podiatrists) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.celasers.com/podiatry/laser-therapy-basics-for-podiatrists#comments-listing) Topics: [Class IV Laser](https://blog.celasers.com/podiatry/topic/class-iv-laser), [Ligament and Tendon Injuries](https://blog.celasers.com/podiatry/topic/ligament-and-tendon-injuries), [MLS Laser Therapy](https://blog.celasers.com/podiatry/topic/mls-laser-therapy), [Anti-Inflammatory](https://blog.celasers.com/podiatry/topic/anti-inflammatory), [Laser Therapy for Podiatry](https://blog.celasers.com/podiatry/topic/laser-therapy-for-podiatry), [Photochemical Effect](https://blog.celasers.com/podiatry/topic/photochemical-effect), [Photothermal Effect](https://blog.celasers.com/podiatry/topic/photothermal-effect), [Photomechanical Effect](https://blog.celasers.com/podiatry/topic/photomechanical-effect), [Degenerative Joint Conditions](https://blog.celasers.com/podiatry/topic/degenerative-joint-conditions), [HILT](https://blog.celasers.com/podiatry/topic/hilt), [Laser Therapy](https://blog.celasers.com/podiatry/topic/laser-therapy), [Wound Healing](https://blog.celasers.com/podiatry/topic/wound-healing), [High Intensity Laser Therapy](https://blog.celasers.com/podiatry/topic/high-intensity-laser-therapy) ## [Effect of a Class IV MLS Laser on Plantar Fasciitis](https://blog.celasers.com/podiatry/the-effect-of-a-class-iv-laser-on-plantar-fasciitis) Posted by [Chrissy Laughlin](https://blog.celasers.com/podiatry/author/chrissy-laughlin) on 2/14/17 1:08 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.celasers.com/hubfs/MED/Images/Laser%20Images/M6/In%20Use%20Images/M6_Use_Wide_Ankle.jpg) ](https://blog.celasers.com/podiatry/the-effect-of-a-class-iv-laser-on-plantar-fasciitis) 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](http://www.celasers.com/medical/mls-laser-therapy/why-mls) 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. [Read More](https://blog.celasers.com/podiatry/the-effect-of-a-class-iv-laser-on-plantar-fasciitis) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.celasers.com/podiatry/the-effect-of-a-class-iv-laser-on-plantar-fasciitis#comments-listing) Topics: [Class IV Laser](https://blog.celasers.com/podiatry/topic/class-iv-laser), [Ligament and Tendon Injuries](https://blog.celasers.com/podiatry/topic/ligament-and-tendon-injuries), [MLS Laser Therapy](https://blog.celasers.com/podiatry/topic/mls-laser-therapy), [Anti-Inflammatory](https://blog.celasers.com/podiatry/topic/anti-inflammatory), [Podiatry](https://blog.celasers.com/podiatry/topic/podiatry), [Laser Therapy for Podiatry](https://blog.celasers.com/podiatry/topic/laser-therapy-for-podiatry), [Robotic Laser](https://blog.celasers.com/podiatry/topic/robotic-laser), [Photochemical Effect](https://blog.celasers.com/podiatry/topic/photochemical-effect), [Photothermal Effect](https://blog.celasers.com/podiatry/topic/photothermal-effect), [Photomechanical Effect](https://blog.celasers.com/podiatry/topic/photomechanical-effect), [Plantar Fasciitis](https://blog.celasers.com/podiatry/topic/plantar-fasciitis), [Laser Therapy](https://blog.celasers.com/podiatry/topic/laser-therapy) ## [Choosing the Best Therapy Laser for your Podiatry Practice](https://blog.celasers.com/podiatry/choosing-the-best-therapy-laser-for-your-podiatry-practice) Posted by [Chrissy Laughlin](https://blog.celasers.com/podiatry/author/chrissy-laughlin) on 2/14/17 1:04 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.celasers.com/hubfs/Blog%20Image%20Assets/Screen%20Shot%202016-12-08%20at%2012.11.34%20PM.png) ](https://blog.celasers.com/podiatry/choosing-the-best-therapy-laser-for-your-podiatry-practice) # 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.](https://blog.celasers.com/veterinary/laser-therapy-basics-for-veterinarians)  [Read More](https://blog.celasers.com/podiatry/choosing-the-best-therapy-laser-for-your-podiatry-practice) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.celasers.com/podiatry/choosing-the-best-therapy-laser-for-your-podiatry-practice#comments-listing) Topics: [Class IV Laser](https://blog.celasers.com/podiatry/topic/class-iv-laser), [Ligament and Tendon Injuries](https://blog.celasers.com/podiatry/topic/ligament-and-tendon-injuries), [MLS Laser Therapy](https://blog.celasers.com/podiatry/topic/mls-laser-therapy), [Anti-Inflammatory](https://blog.celasers.com/podiatry/topic/anti-inflammatory), [Photochemical Effect](https://blog.celasers.com/podiatry/topic/photochemical-effect), [Photothermal Effect](https://blog.celasers.com/podiatry/topic/photothermal-effect), [Photomechanical Effect](https://blog.celasers.com/podiatry/topic/photomechanical-effect), [Degenerative Joint Conditions](https://blog.celasers.com/podiatry/topic/degenerative-joint-conditions), [Knee Osteoarthritis](https://blog.celasers.com/podiatry/topic/knee-osteoarthritis), [HILT](https://blog.celasers.com/podiatry/topic/hilt), [Laser Therapy](https://blog.celasers.com/podiatry/topic/laser-therapy), [Wound Healing](https://blog.celasers.com/podiatry/topic/wound-healing), [High Intensity Laser Therapy](https://blog.celasers.com/podiatry/topic/high-intensity-laser-therapy), [Nd:YAG](https://blog.celasers.com/podiatry/topic/ndyag) [All posts](https://blog.celasers.com/podiatry/all) **About Our Blog** Our blog focuses on providing relevant educational content as a resource for laser therapy users. Since our founding in 2001, our mission has remained the same; 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