What Class IV Laser Therapy Is
Class IV laser therapy aims light from a noninvasive handheld device at the area being treated. Class IV is the highest of the four laser classes the FDA recognizes, and a higher class means more power.
Our Towson clinic has a Class IV cold laser. A device like this can be applied to different parts of the body, and it may be used for pain and inflammation.
The FDA's page on laser products explains the four major laser classes, I to IV.
What a Laser Session May Be Like
A 2025 hospital guide describes one way a session goes, and details here may differ. Laser therapy may also be combined with electric stimulation.
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You go over your history
Your evaluation covers your health history, including any implanted device, pregnancy or medicines, to determine if you are a candidate. Tell us if the treatment area is numb, as part of your evaluation.
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You put on safety glasses
Glasses protect your eyes from the laser light. Jewelry and clothing come off the area, and it helps to skip skin creams beforehand.
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The laser moves over your skin
A small probe moves around the treatment area, and it may feel warm. Say so if it gets uncomfortable.
Conditions Laser Therapy May Be Used For
Depending on your condition, our comprehensive evaluation may lead to a recommendation for laser therapy.
Soft tissue injuries such as sprains and strains, and tendonitis, may also come up.
Back Pain
Including lower back pain and chronic back pain.
Neck Pain
Including chronic neck pain.
Shoulder Pain
Including rotator cuff injuries.
Knee Pain
Common causes, warning signs and when to see orthopedics.
Plantar Fasciitis
Heel pain, ankle and foot pain, and when to see a podiatrist.
Carpal Tunnel
Hand and wrist symptoms, and when a specialist is right.
Neuropathy
Including nerve pain, or numbness, tingling or burning in the hands and feet.
Bus Stops on LaSalle Rd, Loch Raven Village and Knettishall
MTA LocalLink 53 buses stop on LaSalle Rd about 0.2 miles southeast of the clinic. Loch Raven Village lies along the south side of E Joppa Rd from LaSalle Rd to Pleasant Plains Rd, and Knettishall is a little farther out, about 0.7 miles southeast.
Ask About Laser Therapy in Towson
Class IV laser therapy is one of our rehab services at the Towson clinic.
A phone call is the best way to ask who gives the treatment, how a session goes, and about insurance or cost.