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http://cat.inist.fr/?aModele=afficheN&cpsidt=20995211
Conclusion:
Poor study designs, small sample sizes, limited information regarding treatment volume or intensity, concomitant use of conventional physical therapy modalities, and a lack of long-term follow-up decrease the validity of most studies. Well-designed, prospective, randomised, controlled trials with larger subject numbers are needed to determine true treatment effectiveness.
Revue / Journal Title
Physical therapy reviews ISSN 1083-3196
Source / Source
2008, vol. 13, no6, pp. 395-404 [10 page(s) (article)]

http://www.free-press-release.com/news/200601/1138322336.html
According to the letter, the Anodyne system was cleared by the FDA only "for relief of minor muscle and joint pain and improvement of superficial circulation." However, the Anodyne system was advertised on the Internet for use in the treatment of wounds and ulcers, loss of protective sensation, gait and balance impairment, and other diabetic peripheral neuropathy conditions, as well as conditions associated with non-diabetic neuropathies, and the company was cited for promotional efforts towards treatment of soft tissue injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), and lymphedema.

http://www.aetna.com/cpb/medical/data/600_699/0604.html schreef:
Aetna considers treatment with low-level infrared light (infrared therapy, Anodyne Therapy System) experimental and investigational for the treatment of chronic non-healing wounds, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, lymphedema, neck pain, acne, osteoarthritis, ischemic stroke and all other indications (except for grade I and II internal hemorrhoids) because of a lack of adequate evidence in the peer-reviewed published medical literature regarding the effectiveness of infrared therapy for these indications.

De vraag lijkt niet zozeer of ATS beter is dan een placebo, maar of het meer effect heeft dan welke andere verzorging met warmte ook.

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