Solution to Diabetes Foot Pain: Anodyne Phototherapy

The Anodyne Phototherapy is one of the top treatments available today for diabetic neuropathy in the lower extremities. The Phototherapy has been shown to significantly decrease pain associated with neuropathy, and has even had success with increasing the speed of healing in various wounds and pressure ulcers.

The Anodyne is not without its naysayers. Many insurance companies will not reimburse for anodyne therapy treatments because they claim that the treatment is "experimental". Speaking to a number of physical therapists in my area, and from my personal experience, the Anodyne actually works extremely well and many patients will attest to their success. I have never heard of someone claiming that the Anodyne Phototherapy made their condition worse or did not decrease their pain.

The comment that I most often hear from physical therapists is that they don't offer the treatment, not due to the results, but because people can't afford the treatment and many patients are not able to obtain reimbursement from their insurance company.

The light therapy works by increasing blood circulation in a particular area which many patients with diabetes have loss of sensation. By restoring circulation to the area, pain and increased sensation will result. The system in non-invasive and is easy to set up without the need of a medical professional.

For those that are interested in obtaining the anodyne phototherapy in their homes, there a number of light therapy systems available on the market. The Anodyne Phototherapy consumer model 120 with the lower extremity attachment (shoe) is one of the top choices. The Unit does run over $2,000 directly from the manufacturer. There are used models available on ebay and craigslist for around $1,000 used. Another option for those looking for light therapy for specific areas such as the wrist and feet may want to look at some of the light therapy devices from Light Relief. Instead of paying thousands of dollars for an infrared therapy device, these devices are less than $100 USD and start at $79.99 on Amazon. Reading some of the reviews on Amazon, the Light Relief system has 5 star ratings from most of the users and nothing but praise.