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What
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Anodyne Therapy
is relatively new treatment for peripheral and diabetic neuropathy.
It is an infrared light treatment known to help relieve the pain
and numbness associated with neuropthy and for improving blood
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How
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A soft
flexible pad containing light emitting diodes (LED) ,or mini
lights is applied to the affected area. The pads are attached
to a small machine. When the trained Experts in Home Health
Care clinician applies your pads and calibrates the machine,
your first of approximately twelve 20-40 minute treatments begin.
The pads are held in place on your feet, legs, hands,or arms
by velcro tape, so that the photo-energy reaches the affected
areas without shifting away from the targeted neuropathy location.
The positive circulation improvement, associated with Anodyne
Therapy, is believed to be enhanced by exercise, so while
you are seated with the pads in place, your Experts in Home
Health Care therapist will guide you through some simple exercises.
It is important to understand that Diabetic Neuropathy is
worsened by fluctuating and elevated blood sugars.Part of
your treatment will include education on ways you, can incorporate
healthy diet and exercises strategies into your lifestyle.
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Benefits
of Anodyne Therapy |
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Anodyne
Therapy has been approved.By the FDA and the American Diabetic
Association for the relief of pain and improved circulation
associated with peripheral neuropathy. By using Anodyne Therapy
in combination with skilled rehabilitation exercises you can
expect enhanced results. |
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Important
Note |
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Not
to be used on pregnant women or patients
with the diagnosis of cancer. |
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The
History Behind Anodyne Therapy |
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Modern
Infrared Light Treatment for pain and neuropathy partially caught
on thanks to the work of a California research technologist,
named Maurice Bales, who, presented his findings at a research
symposium back in 1999. He demonstrated a new machine that would
provide photonic stimulation to the sympathetic nervous systems
and proceeded to show images of the changes in patients, as
his treatments were being rendered.
Research has advanced since 1999 and if we fast forward to
2006, we are pleased to be able to offer Anodyne Therapy,
which, has been FDA approved for temporary relief from the
pain and numbness associated with peripheral and Diabetic
Neuropathy.
There have been 15 studies conducted, over the last few years,
including one involving the Navy Seals. 5000 patients have
been clinically tested, utilizing Anodyne near infrared light
therapy, with reports of as much as a 67% reductions in pain.The
successful study outcomes have been reinforced by on-going
patient testimonials.
The theory behind Anodyne Therapy is that the longer light
waves produced by the near infrared light, we are able to reach the red
blood cells in the area affected by Neuropathy, and trigger
changes in those areas.
The infrared light stimulates the red blood cells to release
a substance known as Nitric Oxide, which is known to improve
circulation and reduce pain . This substance helps relax or
contracts the blood vessels, in the affected areas so that
oxygen and nutrients can enter the affected tissue, assisting
with the healing process and with symptom relief. |
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Diabetic
Management Program Specializing in Neuropathy Relief |
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Note
to Physicians |
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If
your thorough patient histories are identifying
pain, numbness, burning or crawling sensation in
the feet, legs, hands, and arms of your patients,
and your diagnosis is
Peripheral or Diabetic Neuropathy, let Experts
in Home Health Management, Inc. lead the charge
towards tackling chronic
diabetic disease management along with neuropathy
relief, through the use of Anodyne
Therapy |
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Our
Diabetes Management Program is an in-home,
hands on-learning experience for homebound patients and caregivers.
The aim is to incorporate better nutrition and increased physical
activity into their lifestyles, giving patients the tools, and
education, and problem solving strategies improvements in outcomes. |
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| Components
of Experts Diabetic Disease Management Program |
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Education
about disease process and treatment. (Certified Diabetic Nurse on Staff) |
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Guidance
with initiations of insulin therapy. |
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Personalized
food plans from a licensed dietician. |
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Training
on blood glucose testing. |
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Monitoring
blood glucose (Tele-Health Monitoring is available). |
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Teaching
risk reduction behaviors. |
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Preventing,
detecting, and treating acute or chronic complications. |
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Teaching
appropriate snack choices and simple preparation. |
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Incorporating
increased physical activity into lifestyle. |
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Physical
and Occupational Therapies for balance, endurance, |
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strengthening,
safety and independence with activities of daily living.
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Problem
solving for daily living with the disease. |
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Teaching
of foot and skin care evaluation. |
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Managing
depression associated with the disease. |
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Goal setting to promote health. |
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Anodyne Therapy combined with exercise
programs to increase |
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circulation
and activity level. |
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Obtaining
necessary adaptive equipment and tools. |
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Linking
with community resources to help empower patients towards
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independence. |
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Follow
up communication with physician. |
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