New Option for Painful, Numb Feet

Peripheral neuropathy is a condition that many patients suffer from, particularly diabetic patients. This condition can rob patients of a normal life. Peripheral neuropathy can cause sleepless nights, burning pain and trouble simply walking. While the symptoms and complications of peripheral neuropathy have been difficult to resolve, Dr. Perlstein offers devices for reducing the discomfort and even reducing the symptoms. Anodyne™ as well as Microvas™ therapy, nerve conduction testing, as well as nerve biopsy reduces the pain associated with neuropathy and helps our patients to recapture the life they once enjoyed.

The device emits painless monochromatic infrared photo energy (MIRE) to substantially increase local circulation and temporarily reduce pain. Anodyne™ has been designed to maximize the effectiveness of infrared photo energy using highly efficient light emitting diodes (LED's) placed in direct skin contact. Nearly 89% of the patients who used the Anodyne™ therapy in a national study reported excellent to total pain relief within 12 forty-five minute sessions. Most patients say that Anodyne™ therapy feels warm and soothing. Other say they feel some tingling and pulsing, which is normal as blood flow returns to the affected areas. Some patients respond very quickly while others take longer based on the degree of impairment. Anodyne therapy reduces pain and increases circulation to impaired tissues and nerves. In conjunction with stretching and strengthening exercises prescribed by Dr Perlstein, it is a valuable tool in his treatment program.

Don't let pain and numbness of peripheral neuropathy rob you of a normal life.

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 Microvas and 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 sometimes need to take X - rays, do computerized circulation, muscle, or nerve testing. 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 Microvas and 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. Microvas stimulates the muscles to allow blood to flow in the affected muscles that are numb and weak.