Photobiomodulation / Laser Therapy
Meditech BioFlex red and infrared light to reduce pain and support tissue healing.
What it is
I use Meditech BioFlex Laser Therapy, a professional photobiomodulation system that delivers specific wavelengths of red and near-infrared light. BioFlex reduces pain and inflammation, supports cellular repair and circulation, and is completely painless. It's used selectively, on its own or alongside other modalities when the plan calls for it, not automatically layered with everything.
How it works
Specific wavelengths of red and near-infrared light are absorbed by mitochondria, the cell's energy producers, boosting ATP production, lowering oxidative stress, and modulating inflammation. The downstream effect: less pain, less inflammation, improved circulation, and a supportive environment for soft-tissue repair. It's painless, non-thermal at therapeutic dose, and safe for sensitive areas.
Who it's for
- Pain and inflammation in tendon, joint, or soft tissue
- Soft-tissue injury recovery and post-training soreness
- Sensitive areas where mechanical treatment isn't appropriate yet
- Cases where the plan calls for a gentler adjunct alongside manual or regenerative care
What it helps
- Tendinopathy
- Plantar fasciitis
- Joint pain and stiffness
- Post-training and post-treatment soreness
- Soft-tissue injury recovery
What to expect
A typical course is approximately 6 weekly visits, about 30 minutes each. It's non-invasive with no downtime, so you can usually train around it. Results build over the series and continue developing for months after the final session as the tissue remodels. BioFlex sessions are 5–15 minutes, painless, and can be used alone or alongside other treatments when indicated.
How it pairs
Used selectively, on its own or alongside other modalities when the plan calls for it.
FAQ
Does laser therapy hurt?+
No. BioFlex is completely painless; you'll feel a gentle warmth at most. It's one of the most comfortable modalities in the clinic.
How many sessions will I need?+
It depends on what I'm treating, but most issues respond inside a course of weekly sessions. I reassess as I go and stop when it's no longer earning its keep.
How long is a session?+
Typically 5–15 minutes per area treated, quick to fit into a visit.
How soon will I see results?+
Some patients feel relief inside the first few sessions; tissue-level changes build over the following weeks.
Is there any downtime? Can I keep training?+
No downtime. Train the same day.
Is it safe? Is it FDA-cleared?+
Yes, medical-grade photobiomodulation is FDA-cleared, non-thermal at therapeutic dose, and well-tolerated. I screen for the few contraindications (active malignancy in the treatment area, certain photosensitizing meds) at evaluation.
Is it always combined with shockwave?+
No. Laser is used selectively, on its own or alongside other modalities only when it fits the plan. I don't auto-stack modalities.
How is this different from at-home red-light panels?+
Wavelength specificity, dose, and depth. Consumer panels are useful for general wellness; medical BioFlex delivers a clinical dose with specific wavelengths matched to the target tissue.
Who is NOT a good candidate?+
Active malignancy in the treatment area, certain photosensitizing medications, and a few specific conditions I'll screen for. Pregnancy is treated case-by-case.
Is it covered by insurance?+
Form & Function is a cash-based (self-pay) practice. I don't bill insurance directly, which lets me spend more time with you and build your plan around what you actually need instead of what an insurer will approve. Fees are discussed up front. On request I can provide a detailed receipt (superbill) you may submit to your insurance for possible out-of-network reimbursement, though reimbursement isn't guaranteed.
Conditions I use it for
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I'll figure out whether Photobiomodulation is the right fit for your case.