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The Foot and Ankle Clinic of Montana offers treatment for painful neuropathy through its on site physical therapy clinic. Our clinic offers the FDA-approved infrared treatment for peripheral neuropathy using the Anodyne unit.

Diabetics and non-diabetics who suffer from burning, tingling and shooting pains in their legs and or feet may receive significant relief with the regular use of this treatment.

During an Anodyne treatment session pads with light emitting diodes are applied to the skin of the legs or feet. The treatment can last from thirty to forty-five minutes, and is completely painless. The infrared light stimulates the release of nitric oxide, a substance that is unusually low in patients with neuropathy, especially those with Diabetes Mellitus. Increasing nitric oxide levels enhances nerve function and has also been shown to increase circulation.

In order to determine whether this treatment will be effective you will need to attend treatment sessions three to four times per week for two to three weeks. Frequently, it takes several treatment sessions before individuals note improvement in their symptoms. If the treatment is effective patients can purchase a unit for home use. Medicare may assist in the reimbursement of this device assuming a trial period has been conducted and you have found relief.

A patient can obtain a prescription from any physician in order to receive the infrared treatment. Call our office today and set-up an evaluation so you can get your treatment started. This is one of several therapies available for the treatment of neuropathy, ask the doctor when you visit them whether this may be appropriate for you and also what other methods of treatment are available.