Anodyne Therapy Fact Sheet
Conditions related to poor circulation/pain
in the extremities that may cause functional deficits in gait and balance and
Anodyne Therapy can help in the mentioned Pain relief.
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Metabolic Diseases (Diabetes, Hypo and Hyperthyroidism)
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Cardiovascular Disease
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Peripheral Vascular Disease – PVD, PAD
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Alcoholism
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Infectious diseases - HIV/AIDS, Lymes Disease
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Anemias (Pernicious Anemia, Sickle Cell Anemia)
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Vitamin deficiencies (B12, Folate, Magnesium)
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Cancer (Chemotherapy-related)
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Raynauds Syndrome
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Poisoning from toxins (lead, mercury)
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Drugs (statins, antibiotics)
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Compartment Syndrome
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Spinal compression/spinal stenosis
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Charcot Marie Tooth
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Idiopathic (Unknown)
Visual Signs that may indicate pain or poor
circulation
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Falls history
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Shuffling gait
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Dependence on cane, walker, wheelchair
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Diabetic shoes
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Lower extremity ulcers or amputations
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Discoloration and/or swelling in lower extremities
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Lack of hair on toes, toenails
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Night
leg pain
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Restless
leg syndrome
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Cold feet
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Drop foot
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