Infrared therapy.Anodyne anodyne /an·o·dyne/ (an´ah-din) 1. relieving pain. 2. a medicine that eases pain. an·o·dyne n. An agent that relieves pain. [R] Therapy is monochromatic monochromatic /mono·chro·mat·ic/ (-kro-mat´ik) 1. existing in or having only one color. 2. pertaining to or affected by monochromatic vision. 3. staining with only one dye at a time. infrared photo energy used for increasing circulation and reducing pain. The Anodyne Neuropathy Care Center[R] Program helps to improve outcomes in patients who suffer from the complications associated with peripheral neuropathy Peripheral Neuropathy Definition The term peripheral neuropathy encompasses a wide range of disorders in which the nerves outside of the brain and spinal cord—peripheral nerves—have been damaged. . The ability to heal chronic wounds, reduce neuropathic pain, improve proprioception proprioception Perception of stimuli relating to position, posture, equilibrium, or internal condition. Receptors (nerve endings) in skeletal muscles and on tendons provide constant information on limb position and muscle action for coordination of limb movements. and balance, and decrease the risk of falling help to improve quality indicators. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CIRCLE 84 ON READER SERVICE CARD |
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