Using Laser for Plantar Fasciitis Treatment For those who have suffered plantar fasciitis, some will agree that the pain can be debilitating. There are more than 3 million cases of chronic heel pain or plantar fasciitis diagnosed in the U.S. each year. Treatments for this pain usually include physical therapy, shoe inserts, steroid injections, or […]
Preparing for an Upcoming Surgery
3 Steps to Prepare for your Upcoming Orthopedic or Cosmetic Surgery We are in the last two months of the year, and it is common to schedule elective surgeries for insurance deductible, flex spending and HSA purposes. TraVek has a 20-year reputation for its experience in the construction industry. I have a 34-year experience being […]
Laser for Recovery
Be Prepared for Your Upcoming Surgery How do you prepare yourself for surgery? Is there a way to recover more quickly? If you want to learn about being a great basketball player, would you ask Devin Booker or Mark Burdorf? Obviously, Devin Booker! If you wanted to learn about playing piano, would you ask Elton […]
Laser Treatment for Healing
Healing Laser Treatment for Healing One of the therapies I utilize in my Scottsdale chiropractic office is low level laser therapy. I have several name brand lasers in my office, and my favorite laser manufacturer is Erchonia. Erchonia currently holds 19 of 22 level one FDA clearances in the nation. The cold low level laser […]
Suffering From Plantar Fasciitis?
Plantar Fasciitis Got You Down? What is Plantar Fasciitis? Your foot has thick, fibrous bands of tissue (”fascia”) reaching from your heel to your toes. These tissues support the muscles and arch of the foot. When the tissues are overly stretched, tiny tears can occur in their surface, which then can cause pain and inflammation. Doctors once thought this […]
Want to Speed Up The Healing Time of a Fracture or Surgery?
Have you suffered a fracture or did you have surgery this month? If yes, read more! I invite you to sign up for laser therapy in our Laser Lounge. We are offering daily multi-visit packages in December for post-surgery healing. Yes, you may visit more than once a day. Laser Therapy Speeds Up the Healing […]
Light Therapy for Brain Disorders
Brain Disorders and Light Therapy “Shining Light on the Head: Photobiomodulation for Brain Disorders” Photobiomodulation (PBM) describes the use of red or near-infrared light to stimulate, heal, regenerate, and protect tissue that has either been injured, is degenerating, or else is at risk of dying. One of the organ systems of the human body that […]
Low Level Laser Therapy for Pain Management, Post Surgery & Fracture Healing
Low Level Laser Therapy Provides Faster Healing For Inflammation and Injuries Why Low Level Laser? Why does Dr. Burdorf use the Low level laser therapy devices? Cold or low level laser is a physical therapy for pain management. Any time a cell gets injured, it loses the ability to self-regulate, which means it loses the […]
Decreased Healing Times for Post-Surgery and Fractures
Decreased Healing Times for Post-surgery and Fractures The positive influence of Low-Intensity Laser Therapy on bone healing has been shown in numerous studies. Our office offers two-week intensive treatment plans to get you back on your feet in a shorter period. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3536459/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27857496 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25653800 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28070154 To find out more about how laser may be able […]
Low level laser therapy
Low level laser therapy combined with exercise is more beneficial than exercise alone in the long term: a randomized trial for chronic low back pain, Read the research article here Low level laser therapy has been FDA approved for pain management in the United States since February 2002. Laser helps injured soft tissue to heal […]