The present invention is directed to an apparatus and method for treating
a person afflicted with diabetic neuropathy, diabetically-associated
wound, peripheral arterial disease (PAD), pain disorders, TMJ, shoulder,
migraines, back pain, neck pain but not limited to the disorders
mentioned. Can be any neurological disorder, circulatory disorder,
lymphatic disorder, any disorder that can be helped by exercise and
movement of muscle tissue and stimulation of nerves, improved lymphatic
drainage, decreased edema, increased circulation. The apparatus comprises
one or more cuffs constructed from straps or bands or embedded pads with
cold laser diodes which can be secured about a limb or body part of a
patient (e.g., leg and/or arm) and which are constructed with low
intensity (cold laser) diodes for applying laser light and with
electrical electrodes for applying electrical pulses, respectively, to
the patient's limbs, torso, head, neck, arms, hands, feet at the
locations of the cuffs or the embedded pads.