What is LED Therapy? What is Anodyne Therapy?

What is LED Therapy?

Chiropractic-Wiki Topic: What is LED Therapy?

LED stands for Light-Emitting Diode. By now you are familiar with LED lighting in your home, flashlights, car headlights and many other applications. They are popular because they take very little energy to produce light and last a long time.

But Did You Know LEDs Have Beneficial Health Effects?

A simple home lighting LED has a certain wavelength and emits photonic energy. However, there are other types of LEDs with specific wavelengths and frequencies that promote health. These have been in use before we began using LEDs for household applications.

LEDs Are Not Just for Pretty Skin

Dermatology LED treatments use wavelengths to smooth skin, reduce acne and promote healthy collagen formation. But other doctors use LEDs to relieve pain, inflammation and support healthy circulation. NASA studied LEDs for wound healing of astronauts in the ’90s. Source: Cleveland Clinic

Today, LED units are FDA cleared to increase circulation and reduce pain, stiffness and muscle spasm. The most common and effective wavelength for LED therapy is 890 nm. This differs from cosmetic and aesthetic devices.

Conditions Treated with LED Therapy

Chronic pain from arthritis, chronic sprains, overuse or repetitive injuries, etc
Acute pain from car accidents, sports injuries, acute strain injuries, etc
Neurovascular conditions like peripheral neuropathy, thoracic outlet syndrome, etc
Neurologic disorders like radiculopathy, neuritis, sciatica, carpal tunnel syndrome, etc

What to Expect With LED Treatments

The only sensation is a slight warmth after several minutes. LED pads are placed surrounding the treatment area. Treatment takes between 15 and 45 minutes depending on the condition. Multiple sessions are required to get results. Obviously, the more severe your condition is the longer your treatment may be.

LED therapy has no significant side effects. Like any light emitting device, you should not stare into the LED pads.

Your doctor may combine LED and Electrical Stimulation Therapies together for maximum improvement. These therapies work synergistically to promote faster healing.

What is Anodyne(R) Therapy?

Anodyne is a specific brand of LED equipment designed for professionals to treat musculoskeletal and neurovascular disorders. The reason Dr. Marks and over 20,000 other doctors and therapists use Anodyne LEDs is their quality and effectiveness. The materials used in the manufacturing are of the highest standards. Unlike cheap LEDs found online for home use with various wavelengths, the Anodynes use a 890 nm wavelength at 292 pulses per second. Their research indicates this is optimal for relief of pain and swelling and increasing circulation.

What is LED Therapy?