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Painful, nUll1b feet. A new option for a frustrating problen1. Peripheral neuropathy robs your patients of a
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of infrared photo energy using highly efficient Ilight emitting diodes
They complain of sleepless nights, burning pain and trouble simply
show just how substantial these increases in circulation can be.
(LEOs) placed in direct skin contact. The medical images below
walking. Peripheral neuropathy is probably one of the most common
Will this program provide pain relief for my
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- and most frustrating - conditions you treat.
Thousands of patients with neuropathy are now
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Pain is often the first symptom to improve in our program , while
functional improvements may take more therapy. Several pain
While the symptoms of peripheral neuropathy and its complications
studies involving over 1,000 patients have been done using Anodyne
Therapy.
have been difficult or impossible to resolve, you can now offer your
patients a comprehensive, clinically proven program that may reduce
the pain associated with neuropathy and help them recapture the life
The first study examined 784 patients with chronic pain
they once enjoyed . More than 5,000 therapists, nurses and doctors
unresponsive to ultrasound, electrical stimulation, hot packs and
are now using and recommending this therapy program. There are
pharmacologic interventions. Nearly 89% of the patients had
over a thousand Anodyne" Neuropathy Care Centers'" nationwide.
excellent to total pain relief within twelve 45-minute Anodyne
Therapy sessions.
They are located in hospitals and universities, outpatient physical
therapy centers , wound care centers, long term care facilities ,
Pain Reduction - Chronic Pain
physician offices and home health agencies , so patients may be
(784 patients)
referred based on the care setting that is most appropriate for them.
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to substantially increase local circulation and temporarily reduce
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pain . Anodyne has been designed io maximize the effectiveness
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After 30 minutes with Anodyne Therapy,
microcirculation increased 400 % vs . only
40 % with thermal energy alone as shown
by the Moor Scanning Laser Doppler.
Baseline
400 % increase
Anodyne Therapy
40 % increase
placebo heat therapy
Vasodilation
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After 20 minutes with Anodyne Therapy,
microcirculation increased 3200 % as shown
by the Moor Scanning Laser Doppler.
Baseline
Anodyne Therapy
The second study surveyed 252 patients with diabetes who had
experienced chronic foot and leg pain. After receiving Anodyne
Therapy, 87% reported substantial reductions in their foot and leg pain.
252 Diabetic
Patients with Foot
and Leg Pain
87%
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Red uction in Pain
Place the pads on the area to be treated.
Turn the system on and adjust the energy dial to the appropriate setting.
Let the patient relax for 30-45 minutes.
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Most patients say that Anodyne Therapy feels warm and soothing.
Others say they feel some tingling and pulsing, which is normal as blood
flow returns. Some patients respond very quickly in our comprehensive
program, while others take longer based on their degree of impairment .
Our therapy centers will work with your patients as long as they are
willing to work on their functional limitations and are showing progress
toward their goals.
Is it really possible for my patients to reduce their
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Several studies have documented that this comprehensive program
can improve balance, Tinetti Gait and Balance Scores, fear of falling
and actual fall rates. Since falls are one of the leading causes of injury
in the elderly, this can help patients get back to functional levels never
thought possible. Data presented at the 2003 American Physical
Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting demonstrated a
96% reduction in falls in patients with loss of protective sensation
after receiving our recommended comprehensive neuropathy therapy
protocol. (See Gait and Balance Outcomes chart.)
In a survey of 252 diabetic patients who had received a comprehensive
therapy protocol that included Anodyne Therapy, 78% reported
reduction in the number of falls and 80% reported a reduced fear of
falling. More importantly, 72% reported they were able to increase their
activities, which improved their quality of life.
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No side effects or drug interactions have beer.
reported as long as Anodyne Therapy is properly
used and monitored. Anodyne Therapy should
not be used directly over or near the womb of a
pregnant woman or over an active malignancy. If
your patients have diabetes, they should check
their blood sugars often during any change in
therapy or activity.
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Unfortunately, diabetes and most other causes
of neuropathic pain are often chronic conditions.
Our therapists recommend home exercises to
help patients continue to improve functionally.
Your patients may also continue Anodyne Therapy
at home to maintain and continue to improve
circulation in their extremities and to provide
temporary pain relief. Contact us for prescription
forms as Medicare or private insurance may cover
the Anodyne Therapy Home System for your
patients when medically necessary. We also offer
an affordable rent-to-own program for patients.
Gait and Balance Outcomes
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5.07 Monofilament
of 3 Tested
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Average Gait and Balance
Score (Normal = 28)
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Reduction in falls
80%
Increased activity level
Anodyne Neuropathy Care Center. These are now
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78%
for your patients, try prescribing treatment in an
open in most major cities and new ones are being
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Reduction in
Fear of Falling
Reduction in
Actual Falling
Increase in
Daily Activities
added every day. Add a little light to your patients'
lives and you will be amazed at how much better
they feel.
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What is our comprehensive approach to caring for those with
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Our therapy centers first assess the functional limitations your patients are experiencing, and
how they affect their lives. A comprehensive therapy program is then designed to help them
reach their personal goals.
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Therapy may include any or all of the following interventions, depending on the patients'
particular needs:
• Anodyne Therapy to reduce pain and increase circulation to impaired tissues and nerves
• Stretching and strengthening exercises
• Dynamic and static balance exercises
• Massage and the use of other therapeutic modalities for pain
• Sensory integrative techniques to put it all together