Anodyne Therapy works as a non-invasive, drug-free method to increase local circulation to nerves and tissues and reduce neuropathic pain. Treatment in Anodyne Neuropathy Care Centers® is reimbursed by most private insurance companies and Medicare. Patients may be able to get a home system through their insurance or Medicare if they have objective improvement in their condition after a clinical course of treatment.

Anodyne Therapy works by using monochromatic infrared energy (MIRE) to release nitric oxide from the patient’s red blood cells. This improves nerve function and is important for making new blood vessels and healing wounds. It is reported that "low levels of nitric oxide are common in people with diabetes and are a major factor in the poor circulation, loss of sensation, chronic falls, foot ulcers and pain of diabetic peripheral neuropathy.”

The manufacturer also emphasizes that Anodyne Therapy has been clinically proven to increase local microcirculation and reduce pain. It says there are several clinical studies that demonstrate significant clinical outcomes including restoration of protective sensation in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy, pain reduction, increased nerve conduction and faster healing of diabetic ulcers and other chronic wounds. Podiatrists also tout the product’s benefits.

The Anodyne Therapy works by using a device - a box with eight pads. The light from the diodes on the pads is absorbed by hemoglobin in the blood, causing the release of nitric oxide. Nitric Oxide causes dilation of the blood vessels and increases blood flow to the affected area. Ultimately, the treatment can help form new blood vessels in the treated area, allowing the wound to heal faster.

Anodyne Therapy works for individuals with numbness or pain in their feet or legs combined with difficult with gait or balance. People with diabetes, peripheral vascular disease (PVD) and chronic wounds are most likely to benefit from Anodyne Therapy. Patients who have benefited from Anodyne include those with:

* Diabetic Neuropathy
* Carpal Tunnel/Tarsal Tunnel
* Chronic Wounds
* Sprains/Strains
* Chronic Pain
* Degenerative Disc Disease
* Contractures/Frozen Shoulder
* Plantar Fascitis
* Osteoarthritis
* Tendonitis/Bursitis

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