Devices For Diabetic Neuropathy

Meridian Institute News
Researching the Spirit-Mind-Body Connection
Vol. 8. No. 1
January, 2004

Edgar Cayce’s therapeutic recommendations often relied on physiotherapy devices utilizing vibration and various types of energy (including infrared light). Two new appliances based on similar technology have attracted attention for the treatment of diabetic neuropathy.
 
As diabetes progresses, nerve degeneration in the feet is a common complication that can lead to foot ulceration and, in severe cases, amputation. Two recent studies published in the journal Diabetes Care propose novel devices for addressing this serious problem.
 
The December 2003 issue featured an article titled “Enhancing Sensation in Diabetic Neuropathic Foot With Mechanical Noise.” The study of 20 people with diabetes-related nerve damage, found that exposing patients’ bare feet to specially designed vibrating insoles improved sensation in the sole of the foot.
 
The January 2004 issue includes a study documenting the efficacy of Anodyne Therapy System (ATS), a form of mild infrared therapy. The article titled “Restoration of Sensation, Reduced Pain, and Improved Balance in Subjects With Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy” is based on results involving 27 diabetes patients who experienced restored sensation, reduced pain, and improved balance. The ATS is thought to increase blood flow by dilating blood vessels.
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