LASER

THERAPY

At Kenilworth Footcare we use laser therapy to
treat a wide spectrum of complaints from verrucae,
warts, fungal nails and musculoskeletal pain.

How does Laser Therapy work?

Podiatry laser therapy is a non-invasive treatment method that uses a focused beam of light to target specific tissues in the body.

When used to treat verrucae, the laser targets the virus that causes the wart-like growths. The laser heats the virus and surrounding tissue, which causes the virus to break down and the tissue to be destroyed. This process effectively removes the verrucae without damaging the surrounding skin.

In the case of fungal nails, the laser targets the fungi that cause the infection. The laser heats the nail and surrounding tissue, which kills the fungi and promotes healthy nail growth. This process is effective in treating fungal nail infections that do not respond to traditional treatments.

For musculoskeletal pain, the laser targets the affected area, stimulating the body's natural healing process. The laser's energy penetrates deep into the tissue, promoting blood flow, reducing inflammation, and accelerating tissue repair. This therapy is often used to treat conditions such as osteoarthritis, tendonitis, and soft tissue injuries.

WHY CHOOSE US?

HCPC REGISTERED PODIATRISTS

COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT

EVIDENCE BASED TREATMENT

NON-INVASIVE TREATMENT

PRIVATE CONSULTATION

FULLY INSURED

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

WHAT TO EXPECT AT YOUR APPOINTMENT

History

Our MSK (musculoskeletal) practitioner will take a full medical, medication, lifestyle & occupational history to determine whether any of these factors may cause or contribute to your presenting condition. This information is taken during a private consultation and stored on our secure database for your privacy & security.

Assessment

There are three elements to a Footscan©. Firstly, we assess you standing to analyse your posture. We then assess your balance to determine proprioception and muscle strength. Finally we analyse your gait (walking / running) to get a detailed dynamic report of your lower limb mechanics.

Treatment

One we have analysed the data, we can make a informed diagnosis and offer a treatment plan if necessary. Conditions caused by repetitive pressure and forces can be successfully treated by: modifying lifestyle, sport &, footwear. Strengthening & stretching exercises, orthoses (prescription insoles), shockwave and laser therapy.

Watch a typical laser treatment at our clinic

Frequently Asked Questions

What are your laser treatment fees?

We aim to provide professional, affordable foot care at all times. Our treatment fees, therefore, reflect the high standard of care we provide.

The fees for laser treatment depend on a number of factors. Your podiatrist will inform you of the fee once they have completed their assessment.

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How many treatments will I need?

This depends on the nature of the condition being treated. For some acute conditions 4 to 6 treatments may be sufficient. Those of a more chronic nature may require 6 to 12 (or more) treatments. Conditions such as severe arthritis may require ongoing periodic care to control pain.

We will often incorporate exercise and rehabilitation programs as part of your overall therapy. Compliance with your treatment plan will only enhance your recovery.

Are there any side effects or associated risks?

During more than twenty years of use by healthcare providers all over the world, very few side effects have ever been reported. Occasionally some old injuries or pain syndromes may feel aggravated for a few days following treatment, as the healing response is more active after treatment.

There are only a very small number of precautions, for example, laser is never applied to or near the thyroid gland and eye protection must always be worn by anyone in the laser treatment area during treatment.