TriState Brings Technology to Cumberland Here in Cumberland sometimes people complain about how they have to travel to Baltimore or Morgantown for specialty services. If you have problems with peripheral neuropathy, carpal tunnel, numbness and tingling in the feet or hands we have some great new technology available right here in Cumberland. Anodyne and Peripheral Neuropathy Peripheral neuropathy is characterized as a loss of sensation or weakness in the feet and legs or arms and hands. The leading cause in the United States is diabetes. When sugar levels rise the very small blood vessels and nerves start to shrink and die due to the toxic affects of sugar in the blood stream. It’s odd that what is a food can be toxic to the body but in fact when it is high it is very toxic to the body. Some other causes are: Kidney Failure, Circulation Problems, Underactive Thyroid, Nerve Injury, Vasculitis, Connective Tissue Disorders, Chemotherapy/Radiation, Lupus, Alcoholism, Vitamin Deficiency, Unknown Causes, Anemia, Raynaud’s Syndrome, Medications, and heavy metals. Anodyne Light Therapy is a technological break through that has revolutionized the treatment of peripheral neuropathy. We use it in combination with therapy stretching and balance training. This single wavelength of high energy infrared is an invisible light. This is not your grandfather’s infrared used to heat your hamburger or a sore back. This is a process of a single wavelength of infrared that causes hemoglobin to release nitric oxide. Nitric oxide has an important role to play that causes the smooth muscle lining of the arteries to relax. So much so that it increases the diameter of these small blood vessels by 16 to 32 times. That’s up to 3,200 %! No wonder it brings the blood vessels back. No wonder folks get return of sensation to the feet with better balance and improved walking ability. If you have numbness, tingling or pain in the feet or hands check out Anodyne for yourself. Dynasplint Carpal Tunnel System Do you have carpal tunnel? Numbness or tingling or pain in your hands or wrists. We now offer a non-surgical, effective and revolutionary treatment for your problems. The Dynasplint company, which has been around for 45 years and is a respected name in rehabilitation has developed an effective and well designed device that can alleviate your carpal tunnel without surgery. This device stretches the transverse carpal ligament that takes the pressure off the carpal tunnel and the median nerve. If you have numbness, tingling or pain in the hands or wrists consider the latest very effective treatment for your problem. Pressure Specified Sensory Device The cornerstone to our programs for nerve problems and other rehabilitation is this very effective and painless sensory nerve testing device (Pressure Specified Sensory Device). It allows us to measure and re-measure after treatment to see how well your nerves are functioning and it is done painlessly! Dr. Lee Dellon at the Peripheral Nerve Institute at Johns Hopkins designed and trained us in the use of this device. It can be helpful in diagnosing nerve problems such as carpal tunnel, peripheral neuropathy and thoracic outlet, as well as pinched nerves in the face, neck and back. If you have loss of sensation, tingling or pain, consider seeing us for evaluation with this effective and painless nerve testing device. The SaeboFlex Brace The SaeboFlex Brace allows patients who are impaired following stroke or nerve injury to more quickly and completely regain the use of their hand. It helps support the wrist and fingers to allow the person to perform functional activities. The problem following a stroke is the ability to open the hand. Most patients can make a good fist but are unable to open the hand to get a hold of objects. This leads to frustration and eventually loss of use of the hand. The SaeboFlex will allow patients to immediately begin using their hand functionally in therapy and at home. Even individuals up to 20 years post stroke or neurological injury can benefit from the SaeboFlex. In addition, the ability to use the hand in therapy or at home can be extremely motivating during the recovery process. We bring these technological advances in our continuing effort to bring high quality, big city benefits to the Cumberland area. If you would like more information or have need for any of these devices give us a call at 301-759-4263. We can help handle your problem and get you back in the swing of things. Don’t let life pass you by when you could be enjoying yourself! Call today! |
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