Treatment
MLS® Laser Therapy
MLS® Laser Therapy is an in-office therapeutic-laser option that may be discussed after an evaluation.
Metro Foot & Ankle offers MLS® Laser Therapy as an in-office treatment option. MLS stands for Multiwave Locked System.
FDA documentation for the MLS Family identifies 808 nm and 905 nm wavelengths, and the cleared family is classified as an infrared therapeutic-heating device.
Whether MLS® Laser Therapy is appropriate depends on your diagnosis, health history, treatment goals, and clinical evaluation. It is one option within a broader treatment plan rather than the automatic answer to pain.
Whether this option is appropriate for you is determined during an in-person evaluation, not from a website.
When this may be discussed
It may come up as part of a broader plan after a diagnosis has been established and basic conservative care has been considered — for example with persistent heel pain or plantar fasciitis.
It is not a first step, and it is not appropriate for every patient or every diagnosis.
Evaluation and candidacy
A clinical evaluation is required to determine whether this treatment may be appropriate. That means confirming the diagnosis first, then discussing where this option fits among the alternatives.
What a visit may involve
Treatment is delivered in our Tempe office with a handpiece positioned over the treatment area while you rest. Nothing is injected and no incision is made.
Limitations
We do not publish claims about curing conditions or regenerating tissue, and we do not publish session counts, treatment durations, or success rates. What is reasonable to expect in your case is discussed in person.
Risks and considerations
No treatment is free of risk or appropriate for everyone. Dr. Wright reviews your health history and explains the considerations that apply to you before anything is scheduled.
Alternatives
Alternatives depend on your diagnosis and may include continued conservative care, orthotic support, rehabilitation, Shockwave Therapy, or other options discussed at your visit.
Frequently asked questions
What does MLS stand for?
MLS stands for Multiwave Locked System.
Is this the right treatment for my pain?
A clinical evaluation is required to determine whether it may be appropriate. It is considered as one option within a broader plan.
How many treatments will I need?
We do not publish a fixed number. That is part of the individual discussion after your evaluation.
Your next step
To ask whether mls® laser therapy fits your situation, request an appointment or call 480-831-0700. New to the practice? Start with new-patient information.
Sources(show)
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration — 510(k) Premarket Notification K051922Device family, product classification, and 510(k) status.
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration — K051922 510(k) Summary and Indications for UseWavelengths, infrared therapeutic-heating classification, and labeled intended-use limits.
Request an appointment
Our Tempe office schedules new and established patients Monday through Friday. Book online, or call and we will help you find a time.
Metro Foot & Ankle — Tempe office
3231 S Country Club Way, Suite 108
Tempe, AZ 85282
Fax 480-831-0748
Suite 108 is on the ground floor of the office complex, marked with Metro Foot & Ankle signage and our phone number on the window. Parking is available on site.
Office hours
- Monday – Friday
- 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Saturday & Sunday
- Closed
Please do not send medical details, records, or images through this website. Call the office to discuss anything clinical.