Indications
What conditions does Anodyne Therapy help?
While Anodyne Therapy is not cleared by FDA for any specific condition, any condition that would benefit from a temporary increase in local circulation or reduction in pain, stiffness or muscle spasm, may benefit from the effects of this infrared therapy device. For more information on our Research, click here.
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Treatment Protocols
How often will patients need to go for treatment?
A typical treatment protocol is three times per week for four weeks. However, this may vary based on the initial clinical assessment and the patient’s degree of functional impairment. Anodyne Therapy is delivered as just one component of a comprehensive physical or occupational therapy plan of care.
Benefits and Duration
| How soon will patients feel better and how long will their relief last? |
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Some patients feel pain relief in the first treatment, while others need 6 or more treatments to feel improvement. Generally speaking, if patients have not felt some improvement within 12 treatments, infrared therapy may not be effective for their condition. |
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Since Anodyne Therapy relieves pain temporarily, chronic painful and/or circulatory conditions will require ongoing use of a home system to provide long-term symptomatic relief. |
Safety
What are the precautions and possible side-effects?
| Anodyne Therapy should not be used directly over or near: |
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Active cancerous tumors |
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The womb during pregnancy |
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Topical heating agents such as Ben Gay, Capsaicin or Icy Hot. Completely remove these agents before applying Anodyne. |
| Anodyne has no known drug interactions or side-effects. However, there are a few precautions. |
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Anodyne Therapy is a photo-thermal modality, and thus, there is a slight risk of a superficial burn. When our recommended protocols are followed, the risk of a thermal event is extremely rare. |
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People with circulatory compromise: Sometimes there is a slight increase in tingling or burning initially as blood flow increases. This typically resolves within the first 6-8 treatments. |
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People with diabetes: When increasing activity levels during therapy sessions, check blood sugars more regularly. |
Insurance Coverage
Will insurance cover patient treatments?
| Home Care Agency Treatments |
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There is no extra charge for Anodyne Therapy treatments if other skilled services are delivered during the visit as part of a skilled plan of care under Medicare. Private Insurance coverage may vary. |
| Inpatient Treatment in Hospitals or Short-Term Stay Nursing Homes |
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There is no extra charge for Anodyne treatments for Medicare patients during the 100-day stay in a hospital or nursing home as it is included as part of a total rehab care plan. Private insurance coverage may vary. |
| Outpatient Treatment or Residents in Nursing Homes |
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Medicare and some private insurance companies may not cover Anodyne Therapy treatments for certain conditions. |
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Other medically necessary therapy services delivered as part of the care plan are covered by Medicare and Private Insurance unless benefit limits have been exceeded. |
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Contact your local care provider to check on insurance coverage and charges. In most cases, the charge is no more than a small co-pay. |
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