Low Level Laser Therapy for Podiatry — also known as Photobiomodulation (PBM), Therapeutic Laser or Red Light Therapy — is widely used to support foot and lower‑leg health. It is a non‑invasive, drug‑free therapy and is recognised in training delivered by the College of Podiatry (London).

What Does Low Level Laser Therapy for Podiatry Do?

PBM for Podiatry delivers specific red and near‑infrared wavelengths to tissues where they are absorbed by cellular chromophores (e.g., within the mitochondria). This can increase ATP availability, modulate inflammation and oedema, and support tissue repair — clinically translating to improved comfort and recovery for many podiatry conditions.

Our approach to Therapeutic Laser for Podiatry

We treat the following conditions to help with foot and lower leg health:

• Verrucae and warts: PBM is pain‑free and non‑invasive and may encourage healthy skin turnover around the lesion. PBM is not ablative and does not “burn” or freeze tissue. It is used to support natural skin repair and comfort; outcomes vary and multiple sessions are usually required.
• Plantar fasciitis: PBM helps reduce pain and morning stiffness.
• Achilles tendinopathy: PBM supports tendon tissue repair.
• Osteoarthritis of the foot/ankle: Anti‑inflammatory and analgesic effects of LLLT may improve function.
• Fracture healing: Low Level Laser is used as an adjunct in the management of uncomplicated fractures to support healing.
• Wound management / diabetic foot ulcers: PBM is used alongside standard wound care to support tissue repair.
• Peripheral neuropathy: LLLT treatments may help reduce dysaesthesia/numbness and improve comfort in some cases.

Courses of Laser Therapy treatments for Podiatry

• Acute soft‑tissue injuries: 3–6 sessions over 1–2 weeks.
• Tendinopathies/plantar fasciitis: 6–10 sessions over 3–5 weeks.
• Verrucae/warts: typically 6–8 sessions with review; stubborn lesions may require longer
• Wound care: session frequency agreed with your clinician and integrated with standard care
  Maintenance sessions may be helpful during rehab or footwear/orthotic transitions.

Our Fees

Please refer to our Payment Terms for details of fees for individual sessions and courses.

Clinical Studies for Photobiomodulation for Podiatry

Please refer to the following clinical studies into the use of LLLT for Podiatry:

• Photobiomodulation Therapy Plus Usual Care Is Better than Usual Care Alone for Plantar Fasciitis: A Randomized Controlled Trial
• Photobiomodulation and eccentric exercise for Achilles tendinopathy: a randomized controlled trial
• A randomized clinical trial on the effect of low-level laser therapy on chronic diabetic foot wound healing: a preliminary report

Our credentials

Ruth Phypers qualified in Low Level Laser Therapy for Podiatry
The College of Podiatry (London, UK): Low Level Laser Therapy Course, July 2019.

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