Richard Bader Physical Therapy

Clinics in:

Norway 743 - 5493
Bridgton 647 - 5493
Poland 998 - 5493

Anodyne^® Neuropathy Care Center^SM Program

We are excited to inform you that we are now using an exciting new technology called the Anodyne^® Therapy System with our patients. Excellent clinical improvements have been shown with Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (DPN) including improving numbness, balance and ability to walk.

Anodyne^® is non-invasive, drug-free and safe. When we use Anodyne^® Therapy, patients experience a comfortable warmth. This warmth and the infrared light itself help us reduce pain and increase circulation to nerves, wounds, injured muscles and joints. There are no known adverse events or drug interactions when used in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.

You may at first feel some tingling or burning – especially if your feet or legs have been numb. This is an excellent sign that blood flow is getting to your nerves and you should not stop treatments or you will stay at this painful stage. In fact, you may want to come to therapy more frequently during this time. The pain usually improves within 3-6 treatments as more and more blood flow returns to your feet. Completing therapy is the most important thing you can do to get your sensation and balance back.
You may require less diabetes medication as you exercise and better blood flow drops off sugar to the cells. Check your blood sugars more often to avoid lows!
If you have a wound, you may see increased clear fluid due to increased circulation. This is a great sign that blood flow is getting to the wound.
Your toenails and toe hair may grow as better blood flow is restored.
Your skin may perspire more in area treated – especially if you have swelling.
Dry, dead skin may peel or flake off allowing new skin to break through.

All of these indicate that blood flow is getting to the areas that need it and helping them to heal. Never stop therapy before you are discharged! Please ask your therapist if you have additional questions. We are excited to be able to offer a life-changing therapy that can help you get back to a more normal life.

Compromised balance can lead to many debilitative conditions and limit a persons