Patient Profile: A 56-year-old avid runner and weightlifter presented with an acute plantar fascia injury causing significant pain, tenderness, and global swelling in the distal foot. The injury impaired his ability to walk and impacted daily activities.
Initial Presentation: The patient reported acute foot pain with swelling but no bruising. He had attempted self-treatment without success and experienced difficulty walking. The global edema made early assessment challenging.
Treatment Plan: Our approach included:
- Modified custom orthotics to reduce stress on the plantar fascia
- A home exercise and stretching program tailored for acute injury recovery
- MLS Laser Therapy, with treatment protocols adapted as swelling reduced
- Careful reassessment midway through laser sessions to address scar tissue and thickening in the medial plantar fascia band
Outcome:The first MLS Laser session provided significant pain relief. Subsequent sessions, combined with adjusted exercises, further decreased swelling and scar tissue formation. Two weeks into treatment, the patient’s pain was greatly reduced, with the scar tissue becoming pliable. By three weeks, he had no day-to-day pain and was cleared to resume running. He expressed high satisfaction with his rapid recovery and return to full activity.
Patient Testimonial:
“As an avid runner and weightlifter, this acute plantar fascia injury felt devastating. MLS Laser Therapy gave me almost immediate relief, and the team adjusted my treatment perfectly as my foot healed. I was back to running within three weeks and pain-free daily. I can’t recommend this care enough for active people facing foot injuries.”
