Effectiveness of Monochromatic Infrared Photo Energy and Physical Therapy for Peripheral Neuropathy: Changes in Sensation, Pain, and Balance–A Preliminary, Multi-Center Study

Objective: To evaluate the effect of monochromatic infrared photo energy (MIRE™) combined with physical therapy in reducing pain, improving sensation, and increasing balance in patients with peripheral neuropathy.Methods: Pain [VAS scale], diminished foot sensation [Semmes Weinstein Monofilament 5.07], and balance deficits [Tinetti Assessment Tool] of 272 patients, average age 69 years, were documented before and after receiving treatments at eight physical therapy clinics.Results: Neuropathic pain, diminished foot sensation, and balance impairments at baseline were present in 93% of patients. After an average of 18 treatments, neuropathic pain decreased by 38%, lower extremity sensory impairment improved by 77%, and balance deficits decreased by 73% [P ≤ 0.006 for all results].Conclusions: Compared with the literature, preliminary findings suggest that MIRE™ plus manual physical therapy improves pain, balance, and sensation symptoms in patients with peripheral neuropathy, at least temporarily.