Patent ID: 6607550
Filing Date: 2003-08-19
Classification: A61N

Abstract:
A method of treatment for reducing sensory impairment due to neuropathy comprising placing an apparatus for photo-energy treatment in proximity of skin or subcutaneous structures suffering from sensory impairment, wherein the apparatus is in sufficient proximity to irradiate the skin or subcutaneous structures with sufficient duration, intensity and frequency of treatment to observe reduced sensory impairment,wherein the apparatus comprises a plurality of diodes, defining a treatment area, each diode having a longitudinal axis and being capable of projecting a non-coherent cone of light when energized, the cone of light from each diode overlapping the cone of light from each other diode so that the light completely covers the treatment area; means for holding each of said diodes in position with each other and in proximity of the skin in substantially perpendicular relationship to said longitudinal axis; and means connected to said diodes for activating them; wherein the frequency of treatment is from about one to 14 times a week.