Therapeutic methods using electromagnetic radiation
OwnerAllan Gardiner, Tai Huynhinventors
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Abstract
This invention provides methods for treating cold extremities using localized electromagnetic radiation directed at excitable tissues, including nerves, muscles and blood vessels. By controlling the wavelength, the wavelength bandpass, pulse duration, intensity, pulse frequency, and/or variations of those characteristics over time, and by selecting sites of exposure to electromagnetic radiation, improvements in the function of different tissues and organs can be provided. Responses can be monitored by measuring physiological variables including temperature and blood flow.
Claims15
A method for treating a cold extremity in a subject comprising the steps of:
- (a) exposing a tissue associated with said cold extremity to localized electromagnetic radiation having a central wavelength only within the visible wavelength range of about 400 to about 700 nm, a bandwidth only within the visible wavelength range, and a controlled variable selected from the group consisting of:
- (i) bandwidth;
- (ii) a wavelength variation over time;
- and
- (iii) pulse frequency;
- said treating resulting in increased temperature of said extremity.
A method for treating pain in a patient having diabetic neuropathy, comprising;
- (a) exposing a tissue associated with said diabetic neuropathy to localized electromagnetic radiation having a central wavelength only within the visible wavelength range of about 400 to about 700 nm, a bandwidth only within the wavelength range, and a controlled variable select from the group consisting of
- (i) bandwidth;
- (ii) a wavelength variation over time;
- and
- (iii) pulse frequency;
- said treating resulting in reduction in pain.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.