FUNGUS
You no longer need to feel embarrassed to wear open-toe shoes and sandals –
or just go barefoot – because of toenail fungus or discoloration.
Connecticut Foot Care Centers is the area’s leader in restoring nails back
to health, providing a natural and luminous appearance. Class IV laser
therapy is one of the most safe and effective ways to treat toenail fungus
(onychomycosis)!
Laser therapy penetrates the nail bed and kills the fungus living underneath
the nail – without pain and without any harmful side effects. When the
colony of fungus under the nail is “attacked” by the laser, the elements
that make it grow and thrive are destroyed. This allows your nail bed to
begin growing new, healthy nail. Nails that won’t give you feelings of
discomfort or embarrassment!
Laser therapy is a quick and easy treatment allowing patients to relax
during the procedure.
What is Onychomycosis?
Fungal foot infections. They can create major discomfort and even
embarrassment. They are also EXTREMELY COMMON; affecting millions of people
each year.
Additionally, fungus is easily spread. Individuals with fungus may have
contracted it through shared bathroom space, public locker rooms, showers,
and pools, shared clothing or shoes, even carpeting. For some, fungus is
simply genetic. When this is the case, treatment can become even more
difficult given the likelihood of reoccurrence. One of the most prevalent
types of fungal foot infections directly affects your toenails. This type of
condition is known as onychomycosis.
You may have onychomycosis if you notice any of the following
symptoms:
- yellow or other discoloration of your toenails
- thickened or brittle toenails
- an unpleasant odor coming from the nail area
- pain
It’s not uncommon to feel discomfort and embarrassment due to the unsightly appearance and these symptoms of onychomycosis.
PAIN
Class IV laser therapy is one of the most safe and effective ways to treat various conditions that cause foot and ankle pain! Laser therapy has a vast amount of benefits including:
- Accelerated cellular reproduction and growth – which is key in repairing the cells of cartilage, bone, tendons, ligaments, and muscle tissue.
- Reduced scar tissue that typically develops from specific injuries. When patients have less scar tissue, the likelihood of chronic pain is also reduced.
- Decreased inflammation and increased blood circulation
Understanding Laser Therapy for Pain Management With 26 bones in the foot
alone, as well as major ligaments, tendons, joints, and nerves – it’s not
surprising that millions of Americans suffer various types of foot and ankle
pain.
Class IV laser therapy is used for the relief of pain, to accelerate healing
and decrease inflammation.
When the light source is placed against the skin, photons penetrate several
centimeters down and are absorbed by the mitochondria (the energy producing
part of a cell). This energy results in the restoration of normal cell
function.
The main goal of laser therapy is to stimulate the cell to perform its
natural functions, but at an enhanced rate.
Laser therapy is a quick and easy treatment allowing patients to relax
during the procedure. In contrast to “cold lasers,” which provide no feeling
or sensation, high power diode laser therapy provides a warm, soothing
feeling.