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MLS laser therapy · Pain relief

MLS laser therapy for foot and ankle pain.

MLS laser therapy is a short, drug-free treatment that can reduce pain and inflammation in the foot and ankle. There is no needle and no recovery time, so most people go straight back to their day. Dr. Rottenberg uses it as part of a treatment plan for heel pain, Achilles pain, sprains, arthritis and nerve pain.

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Board-certified foot surgeon · FACFAS · Mount Sinai faculty · English, French, Hebrew & Spanish

Clinician examining the back of a patient’s heel
Short sessionsNo downtime

Information from the practice of Fabienne Rottenberg, DPM, board certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and Clinical Instructor in Orthopedics at Mount Sinai. Updated . This page is general information, not a diagnosis.

Book a visit if…

  • Heel or arch pain that keeps coming back
  • Achilles or tendon pain
  • Arthritis pain in the foot or ankle
  • You want to avoid pills or injections where you can

Call the office first if…

  • You have a new injury and cannot bear weight
  • You are pregnant
  • You have a history of cancer in the area to be treated
  • You are not sure the pain is coming from the foot

How it works

Light energy that targets pain and inflammation.

MLS (Multiwave Locked System) laser therapy delivers two wavelengths of light into the painful area. It is designed to reduce inflammation and pain and support healing. It is not a hot laser and does not cut or burn the skin.

Sessions are short. A patient review describes treatments of about 15 minutes. Most plans involve a series of sessions over a few weeks. Dr. Rottenberg will tell you how many to expect at your first visit.

Part of a plan

Best used with other treatment.

MLS laser works best combined with the treatment that fixes the cause, such as orthotics for heel pain or strengthening for Achilles pain. It is not a cure on its own, and results vary from person to person.

Your options

What MLS laser is used for

Dr. Rottenberg uses MLS laser for these problems, as part of a full plan.

Heel pain and plantar fasciitis

Eases pain while orthotics and stretching do their work.

Achilles tendonitis

Helps calm a sore tendon so strengthening is easier.

Sprains and strains

Can reduce swelling and pain during recovery.

Arthritis

May ease joint pain in the foot and ankle.

Neuroma and nerve pain

Some patients find it eases burning and tingling.

After surgery

May help with swelling and comfort during recovery.

Dr. Fabienne Rottenberg

Who treats you

Dr. Fabienne Rottenberg, DPM, FACFAS

  • Board certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery
  • Offers MLS laser therapy in the office
  • Combines laser with treatment for the cause
  • Clear session plan and pricing before you start

Telehealth available: some questions and follow-ups can be handled by video. Ask when you call.

Training, credentials and hospital affiliations

285 West End Ave at 73rd St · Mon–Thu, 9–5

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Find out what is causing the pain and whether laser therapy belongs in your plan.

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Questions patients ask

MLS Laser Therapy: common questions.

Your own answer depends on an in-person exam. Call the office if your question is not here.

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Does MLS laser therapy hurt?

No. Most people feel nothing or mild warmth. There is no needle and no recovery time.

How many sessions will I need?

It depends on the problem and how long you have had it. Most plans are a series of short sessions over a few weeks. You will get a plan at your first visit.

Is MLS laser covered by insurance?

Many plans do not cover laser therapy. The office will tell you the cost before you start.

Is it safe?

It is a low-risk treatment. It is not used over certain areas, during pregnancy or in some medical situations, which Dr. Rottenberg checks first.

Related care

Other problems Dr. Rottenberg treats

Heel Pain & Plantar Fasciitis

Evaluation and treatment for heel and arch pain.

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Achilles Tendonitis

Achilles tendonitis and Achilles pain treatment on Manhattan’s Upper West Side: MLS laser, orthotics, a strengthening plan and a return-to-running plan from Dr.

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Morton’s Neuroma & Neuropathy

Burning, tingling or numbness in the feet? Morton’s neuroma and neuropathy treatment on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, including Qutenza patches, injections, MLS laser and surgery when needed..

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Sources

Further reading from medical organizations

This page is general information, not a diagnosis. If you think you have an emergency, call 911.

MLS Laser Therapy · Upper West Side

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