What is Anodyne (MIRE) Therapy?
Monochromatic wavelengths of light at 890 nanometers (nm) are emitted from super-luminous light emitting diodes (LEDs) in treatment pads. Wavelengths at this frequency, known as Infrared, are able to penetrate about 5 cm into the body. The LEDs emit both photo-energy and heat. Scanning Laser Doppler studies have shown circulatory improvements 10 times greater when both photo-energy and heat are applied compared to heat alone (as with over-the-counter heat wraps). Dr Tom Burke, a retired professor at the University of Colorado explains that infrared light causes release of nitric oxide molecules locally, which affects the blood vessels. Nitric oxide is the body’s most powerful vasodilator, and is responsible for the pain relieving effects of some pain medications such as morphine. By rapidly improving circulation and reducing pain, inflammation, and stiffness, Anodyne treatments used during therapy sessions make it easier to perform or tolerate other therapies for improving strength, fl
