| Anodyne Therapy is a noninvasive infrared light therapy that effectively treats diabetic neuropathy and other neuropathies. Studies indicate that anodyne therapy is effective in producing or restoring a normal sensory threshold back to the feet of diabetic neuropathy patients 67% of the time within 30 days and 87% of the time within 60 days. Waldo Rehabilitation Health and Wellness has been providing Anodyne Therapy to the Kansas City area for 5 years.
Don't let the pain and numbness of peripheral neuropathy rob you of a normal life.
As you may have experienced, neuropathy is often painful and can put limits on your life. Put simply, peripheral neuropathy is nerve damage resulting from poor blood flow to nerves in the feet, legs and hands. Peripheral neuropathy is one of the most common complications of diabetes, but may also be caused by circulatory problems, medications, chemotherapy, alcohol, AIDS, and unknown causes.
Each month, thousands of people with neuropathy are getting relief from their foot and leg pain.
Our clinically proven program may also reduce the discomfort of neuropathy and help our patients recapture the life they once enjoyed. More than 5,000 therapists, nurses and doctors are now using and recommending this comprehensive therapy program at Anodyne Neuropathy Care Centers in virtually every state in the country.
Moor Scanning Laser Doppler Image (Brighter areas indicate more circulation) |
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Anodyne Therapy
400% Increase |
Placebo (Warmth)
40% Increase |
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What is our approach to caring for those with neuropathy?
We begin with an individual assessment of the functional difficulties you are experiencing. We ask you how you would like to improve, and then design a specialized therapy program to help you reach your personal goals.
Why do we use Anodyne as part of our comprehensive therapy program?
Anodyne emits infrared photo energy to increase circulation and temporarily reduce pain in the area it is applied. It has been designed to maximize the effectiveness of infrared photo energy by using highly efficient light emitting diodes (LEDs) placed in direct skin contact. The following medical images show just how substatial these increases in circulation can be in the feet of a patient with diabetic neuropathy.
What should you expect from our program?
Most patients say that Anodyne Therapy feels warm and soothing. Others say they feel some tingling and pulsing. This is normal as blood flow returns to the area. Some patients respond very quickly in our comprehensive program, while others take longer based on their degree of impairment. We will work with you as long as you are willing and we can continue to show that your condition is improving.
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| First, your therapist or doctor places the flexible Anodyne Therapy pads on the area to be treated. |
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| They adjust the energy dial to the best treatment setting for your condition. |
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Then you simply relax and enjoy the soothing warmth of the pads as they increase circulation.
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Are there any side effects?
No side effects have been reported as long as Anodyne Therapy is properly used and monitored. If you have diabetes, check your blood sugars often during any change in therapy or activity. Always follow the directions of your doctor or therapist when using Anodyne Therapy.
Will my pain be reduced?
Pain is often the first symptom to improve in our program, while functional improvements may take more than 1,000 patients have been done using Anodyne Therapy.
The first study examined 784 patients with chronic pain who were unresponsive to ultrasound, electrical stimulation, hot packs and medications. Nearly 89% of the patients had excellent to total pain relief within twelve 45-minute Anodyne Therapy sessions.
The second study surveyed 252 patients with diabetes with diabetes who had foot and leg pain. After receiving a comprehensive therapy program that included Anodyne treatments, 87% reported a significant reduction in foot and leg pain. As these studies show, while not every patient experiences pain relief, the vast majority do.
Is this therapy for you?
Our comprehensive therapy protocols that include Anodyne are not for everyone. If you are pregnant or have an active cancer, there are special calculations when using this therapy. Ask your doctor if this program is right for you.
Will I need ongoing treatment?
Your therapist or doctor may recommend home exercises to help you contunue to inprove. They may also suggest comtinued use of of Anodyne Therapy at home for ongoing pain relief and help you maintain your circulation. Medicare or your private insurance may cover Anodyne Therapy Home System with your doctor's prescription. |