Anodyne Therapy Specialist

What is Anodyne therapy?

Anodyne therapy is a noninvasive, drug-free treatment that uses infrared light to relieve pain. This innovative device is the first FDA-cleared product to use infrared light to increase circulation and provide lasting pain relief.

Studies show that Anodyne therapy is effective at reducing pain, improving lower limb sensation, enhancing balance, and decreasing the risk for falls in people with peripheral neuropathy.

What does Anodyne therapy treat?

Anodyne therapy treats pain, numbness, and poor circulation resulting from peripheral neuropathy, a condition that involves nerve damage. People with peripheral neuropathy often experience numbness and muscle weakness in their legs and feet or arms and hands.

The team at Healing Rehab Physical Therapy SC may use Anodyne therapy in conjunction with your physical therapy program if you’re experiencing any of the following:

• Pain or numbness that interferes with your daily activities
• Inability to walk as fast or as far as you’d like to
• Difficulty sleeping due to pain and numbness
• Falls or fear of falling because you can’t feel your legs or feet

Anodyne therapy can relieve these problems and help you decrease the amount of pain medication you need to take.

How does Anodyne therapy work?

Anodyne therapy uses infrared light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to penetrate deep into the tissues of your body. The LEDs are on a pad that covers the treatment area, such as your legs or arms. 

While you can’t see infrared light, your body responds to it with increased circulation, which leads to decreased pain, stiffness, and muscle spasms.

What should I expect from Anodyne therapy?

Anodyne therapy is painless, but you may feel soothing warmth during treatment. If the pad becomes uncomfortably warm, tell your therapist and they can adjust it for you.

The team at Healing Rehab Physical Therapy SC uses Anodyne therapy as part of a comprehensive physical therapy plan that may include targeted exercises to increase your strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination. They can also bring the Anodyne device to your house for a home care appointment.

To learn more about Anodyne therapy, call Healing Rehab Physical Therapy SC or request an appointment online today.