Don't let the pain and numbness of peripheral neuropathy rob you of a normal life.
Dr. Lemberger is now able to arrange for Anodyne Therapy! Anodyne Therapy is an exciting new therapy that has recently been approved by the FDA for the treatment of painful, numb feet resulting from peripheral neuropathy.
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 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.
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 substantial these increases in circulation can be in the feet of a patient with diabetic neuropathy.
Laser Doppler Scan Images: (Brighter areas indicate more circulation)
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After Treatment 1 |
1 Left foot had Anodyne Therapy (showing 400% Increase in circulation); Right foot had only warmth applied (showing 40% Increase in circulation)
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.
Will my pain be reduced?
Pain is often the first symptom to improve in our program, while functional improvements may take more therapy. Several pain studies involving 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 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.
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.
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 cautions 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 continue to improve. They may also suggest continued use of Anodyne Therapy at home for ongoing pain relief and to help you maintain your circulation. Medicare or your private insurance may cover the Anodyne Therapy Home System with your doctor's prescription.
Our program usually involves 10 to 24 therapy sessions, which may include:
Anodyne Therapy to temporarily reduce pain and increase circulation to 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
Does your pain…
- Keep you from accomplishing all you would like each day?
- Keep you from walking as far or as fast as you would like?
- Prevent you from sleeping or wake you up at night?
If you have answered "yes" to any of these questions, we may be able to assist you in reaching your goals and improving your life!
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