MLS Laser Therapy in New Canaan, CT
What Is MLS Laser Therapy Used For?
MLS Laser Therapy is a drug-free, non-invasive treatment that uses two synchronized laser wavelengths to reduce inflammation, ease pain, and speed up healing at the cellular level. At New Canaan Podiatry, Dr. Jennifer Tauber, DPM, uses it most often for plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, arthritis, neuropathy, and post-surgical recovery. A full course typically runs 6 to 10 sessions, and most patients feel improvement within the first 3 to 4.Â
Call (203) 548-7688 or book online to see if it’s right for your condition.
What a Session Feels Like
A session is short and genuinely low-key. Dr. Tauber or a trained clinician moves the laser handpiece over the affected area in smooth, overlapping passes, and the whole thing usually takes 10 to 15 minutes depending on how large an area we’re treating. Most patients feel a mild warmth and nothing else, no pain, no needles, no downtime. You can go straight back to your day afterward.
Improvement tends to build over the course of treatment rather than happen all at once. Most patients notice a difference by session 3 or 4, with the fullest results showing up after a complete course of 6 to 10 treatments. Dr. Tauber builds the specific plan around your diagnosis and adjusts it based on how you’re responding.
MLS therapy is often paired with other treatments at our practice, including EPAT Shockwave Therapy and custom orthotics, depending on what’s driving your pain.
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How the Laser Actually Works
MLS stands for Multiwave Locked System, and the “multiwave” part is the key to how it works. The device delivers two wavelengths at once, a continuous 808nm wave paired with a pulsed 905nm wave, synchronized so they reinforce each other rather than just adding up. That combination reaches deeper into tissue than either wavelength could manage alone.
Once absorbed by cells, that light energy drives three things at once:
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Reduces inflammation by calming swelling and inflammatory activity in the tissue
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Eases pain by dialing down nerve sensitivity and pain signal transmission
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Speeds healing by boosting ATP production and stimulating cellular regeneration
Put together, that means less pain and faster healing without medication, injections, or any real downtime.
Conditions We Treat With It
MLS Laser Therapy shows up across a wide range of foot and ankle issues at our practice, including:
Plantar fasciitis, one of the conditions it works especially well for
Achilles tendonitis and other tendon injuries
Arthritis in the foot and ankle joints
Peripheral neuropathy, including the burning, tingling pain nerve damage causes
Ankle sprains and soft tissue injuries
Sports injuries, including stress fractures and muscle strains
Post-surgical recovery
Chronic wounds and diabetic foot complications
Heel pain from a variety of underlying causes
Your Questions, Answered
Call (203) 548-7688 or request an appointment online.
How many sessions will I actually need?
Most patients do best with 6 to 10 sessions, usually scheduled 2 to 3 times a week. A lot of patients notice real improvement by session 3 or 4, and Dr. Tauber adjusts the plan as she sees how you’re responding.
Does it hurt?
No. It’s painless. You’ll feel a gentle warmth in the treatment area, and that’s about it, no needles and no side effects to speak of.
How long does one session take?
Typically 10 to 15 minutes, quick enough that a lot of patients fit sessions in over a lunch break or between other appointments.
Is there any downtime afterward?
None. You’re free to go straight back to normal activity right after your session..
How soon will I notice a difference?
Many patients start feeling reduced pain and better function by their 3rd or 4th session. Results tend to keep improving through the rest of the course and for a few weeks after your last session, since the cellular healing process continues even after treatment ends.
Will insurance cover this?
It depends on your plan and diagnosis, coverage isn’t universal. Our team can help you sort out what your specific plan covers, just call (203) 548-7688.
Can I use this after surgery?
Yes, it’s a common adjunct to post-surgical recovery. It helps bring down post-op swelling and pain while supporting faster tissue healing, which can shorten your overall recovery timeline.
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Whether you’re seeking relief from pain, recovering from an injury, managing a chronic condition, or simply looking to stay active and healthy, our team is here to help.