Light therapy is the application of light to an acute or chronic injury to promote tissue regeneration, increase circulation, reduce inflammation and relieve pain. Light therapy can benefit almost all tissues and organs of the body. The light for these therapeutic purposes is in the red or near infrared (NIR) spectrum (600nm – 1000nm). We can only see light up to 700 nm so we cannot see infrared light.
Light has a photochemical effect comparable to photosynthesis in plants. For light therapy to work, enough light has to penetrate below the surface of the skin and to be absorbed by cells and exert a chemical change.
During the past 50 years there have been over 1000 published scientific papers regarding the therapeutic effect of light.
Therapeutic light may be in the form of a laser or light emitting diodes (LEDs). LEDs are used in all types of products from outdoor lights, to computers and light bulbs. Technological advancements in LEDs make them a safe and cost efficient method to deliver light therapy. LEDs are safe and no protective eyewear is required during use.
The medicine delivered by light is dependent on several factors, primarily: wavelength, power density, pulse frequency and duty cycle (the dose). Clinical results may differ because of changes in the dose, just like medications. Positive results with Anodyne dose formula have been documented in clinical studies published in medical journals.
A few words about light therapy dose parameters:
Scientific studies have proven that light can release an important molecule called nitric oxide, which has been shown to:
In addition, other studies show that light improves the function of mitochondria. Mitochondria are energy-producing stations within our cells. They generate a majority of our body's ATP (adenosine triphosphate), which is what our cells use for energy to complete every day tasks like walking, talking and working. Our body needs mitochondria in order for us to function.
Treatments with Anodyne can increase local circulation by up to 3200% percent after just 30 minutes and circulation remains elevated even after treatment is over.
The following graphics demonstrate that Anodyne treatment can substantially increase local circulation. The images were captured with a sophisticated scientific instrument called a scanning laser doppler, which measures blood flow just below the surface of the skin. Brighter colors (red being the highest and dark blue being the lowest) show greater capillary blood flow.
Below is a comparison between Anodyne Therapy’s diodes and those of a competitor who states they use diodes with twice the power. The images represent changes in blood flow and it is easy to see that when compared to the blood flow increases when using Anodyne Therapy, this competitor produces significantly less blood flow.
Measurement of circulation after 45 minutes
Patient 1 Pre-Scan
Patient 1 Post-Scan
Left foot +138.8%
Right foot +251.5%
Patient 2 Pre-Scan
Patient 2 Post-Scan
Left foot +279.7%
Right foot +254.5%
Measurement of circulation after 45 minutes
Patient 1 Pre-Scan
Patient 1 Post-Scan
Left foot +25.8%
Right foot +11.5%
Patient 2 Pre-Scan
Patient 2 Post-Scan
Left foot -11.5%
Right foot -13.6%
Anodyne Therapy is the only LED light therapy device backed by published studies of nearly 5,000 patients (21 studies). These published studies document positive results delivered by Anodyne's unique light medicine (infrared, wavelength, photo-energy density, pulsation, duty cycle and treated area).
More than 10,000 health care professionals have depended on Anodyne Therapy for treating their patients. These professionals deliver care in hospitals, outpatient clinics, home care, and also with professional and college sports teams. The use of Anodyne Therapy is even taught in professional educational institutions!
Nearly 6,000 facilities worldwide offer Anodyne Therapy including many hospitals and teaching institutions.
Over 11,000 physicians have prescribed Anodyne Therapy, which means they asked for Anodyne® Therapy by name.
Anodyne Therapy is a hands-free light therapy product that can be applied anywhere on the body to relieve pain.
Neither operators treating with, nor patients receiving Anodyne Therapy need to use protective eye-wear
Patients can purchase a home system to continue Anodyne Therapy treatments at home for chronic conditions.
Made in our Florida manufacturing facility, Anodyne products have been registered and cleared by the FDA. Anodyne Therapy, LLC has been certified under ISO 13485 (the international quality systems for medical devices) since 2004.
Use the light therapy product that doctors ask for by name - Anodyne Therapy. Anodyne Therapy is safe, easy to use and - most importantly - clinically proven. Start relieving pain today.