We are excited about our prospects
in this emerging field," said Chris Chavez, ANS' President and CEO.S. Such
statements are by nature subject to uncertainties and risks, including but not
limited to successful patient enrollment in and timely implementation of the
IDE clinical studies for Essential Tremor and Parkinson 's disease; physician
and patient acceptance of the Libra DBS system for these DBS studies, for
which already-approved products are already available on the market; the
uncertainty of clinical results that may ensue from these clinical studies;
the risk that the FDA may not approve our PMA applications for these DBS
products or applications following the completion of the clinical trials;
competition from and the launch of new competitive products by Medtronic,
Advanced Bionics/Boston Scientific or others, as well as other market factors
that could impede growth in or reduce sales of the Company 's products, which
could adversely affect revenues and profitability; patient or physician
selection of less invasive or less expensive alternatives; adverse changes in
coverage or reimbursement amounts by Medicare, Medicaid, private insurers,
managed care organizations or workers' comp programs; intellectual property
protection and potential infringement issues; obtaining necessary government
approvals for other new products or applications and maintaining compliance
with FDA product and manufacturing requirements; product liability; reliance
on single suppliers for certain components; completion of research and
development projects in an efficient and timely manner; the satisfactory
completion of clinical trials and/or market tests prior to the introduction of
new products; the cost, uncertainty and other risks inherent in patent and
intellectual property litigation; and other risks detailed from time to time
in the Company's SEC filings."
Of the several varieties of arthritis, the most common, disabling and
often the most painful is osteo- (meaning bone) arthritis, mostly affecting
knees, hips, hands, feet and the spine. "The physical therapist, in collaboration with the
patient and the patient's physician, can help the patient manage his or her
health over the long term," explained Massey.org and click on "Find A PT.

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Chavez.

Chiropractic is a method of treatment used by Chiropractors.

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"Estimates of the prevalence of these conditions vary significantly, but
it is generally estimated that approximately 1.

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Less than a
month ago, we announced FDA approval of our IDE application to investigate the
use of our DBS system to treat Essential Tremor.
In addition to planned pivotal studies to treat Migraine Headaches, Essential
Tremor and Parkinson's disease , we are systematically incubating such
promising new indications as Depression, Pelvic Pain, Obesity , Tinnitus and
Traumatic Brain Injury.

Myth That Exercise and Arthritis Don't Mix Still Lingers

com poll of 897 back pain patients shows that 53% of
patients chose options besides exercise as the best course of action for
treating osteoarthritis pain and inflammation.g. Popular activities for arthritis sufferers include gentle
exercises such as swimming and other water therapy, walking, stationary
cycling, yoga, even golf.

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com .com
Spine-health.com provides in-depth information and resources for patients
with back pain, neck pain, and a full range of spinal disorders."

For osteoarthritis , a degenerative disease of the cartilage and bone,
physical therapist intervention may include exercises for strength,
flexibility, range of motion, and devices designed to rest or support the
joint such as orthotics or splints.

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com). "The common thread among most osteoarthritis patients
successfully managing their condition, including reducing pain and improving
movement, is regular exercise. While the poll results show that more and more
people understand the role of exercise in helping improve osteoarthritis
symptoms, there is work to do in adequately busting the myth that arthritis
and exercise don't mix.org


There are many types of pain and inflammation that can be reduced by
physical therapist intervention.

To find a physical therapist near you, please visit APTA 's Web site at
www.

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The first implants of
the Libra IPG System are anticipated to occur in the second quarter of this
year.
On March 22, 2005, ANS announced it had received FDA IDE approval to
implant 160 patients at 12 sites to investigate the safety and efficacy of the
ANS Libra DBS System to treat Essential Tremor. In that press release, ANS
also reported its proprietary interest in a unique method of treating chronic
treatment-resistant depression through DBS that has shown "a striking and
sustained remission of depression in four of six patients" according to
researchers in a pilot study.D.

Chiropractors believe that many health problems are due to misalignment or subluxation of the joints in the spine and that this leads to problems with the nervous or neurological system of the body resulting in symptoms, pain, disease and ill health.

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Well, avoiding activity and exercise is actually the wrong answer,"
says Vert Mooney, M. "The key is making the patient's muscles work
harder (not necessarily faster or longer) than they usually do with normal
daily activity .com."

The American Physical Therapy Association (www.

Some chiropractors also offer massage, advice on nutrition, diet, lifestyle, exercise and ergonomic advice.

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alone suffer from Parkinson 's disease, while approximately 5 million people in
the U. Eighteen percent chose
"heat/ice", 12% chose "rest", 12% chose "manipulation (e.
Further information on osteoarthritis and treatment options, including
exercise, medication, and surgery, can be viewed at
http://www.

For pain of a "mechanical" origin such as back, shoulder, or knee pain,
physical therapist intervention may include therapeutic exercise, manual
therapy, and functional training.apta.

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Such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on
which they are made, and the Company does not undertake any obligation to
update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after
the date of this release.com
(http://www.

PRESS RELEASE Physical Therapy Can Help Relieve Pain by Treating Underlying Causes

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We are aggressively
investing in both product development and clinical trials to leverage our
platform technologies into emerging clinical applications for neuromodulation,
applications that we believe will fuel strong organic growth for years to
come. ANS also recently acquired exclusive intellectual
property rights to stimulate a specific target in the brain to treat Obsessive
Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and we hope to initiate a pilot study to further
evaluate safety and efficacy," Chavez said.

About Advanced Neuromodulation Systems
Advanced Neuromodulation Systems designs , develops, manufactures and
markets implantable systems used to manage chronic intractable pain and other
disorders of the central nervous system. Additional information is available
at http:/ /www.
The Spine-health. The recommended
categories of exercise usually include strengthening (done on resistance or
weight machines or with exercise bands), low impact aerobics, and range of
motion exercises.

For many individuals, it is the underlying causes like poor posture
and alignment, weak and/or inflexible muscles, or tight joint structures
that actually exacerbate the painful condition," Massey explained.apta.

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DALLAS, Advanced Neuromodulation
Systems, Inc . (Nasdaq: ANSI) (ANS) announced today that it has received an FDA
Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) approval to implant 136 patients at
12 sites to investigate the safety and efficacy of the ANS Libra(TM) Deep
Brain Stimulation (DBS) System to treat Parkinson's disease. With these two approvals , we
have the opportunity to move into the deep brain stimulation arena, which
presents numerous new growth opportunities for our platform technologies to
address various neurological conditions .
"ANS selected the brand name 'Libra' for its DBS systems because we
believe that neuromodulation in its many evolving forms attempts to restore
balance to the central nervous system that has been lost due to trauma,
disease, mechanical impairment or other dysfunctions.

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"This approval represents another major milestone for ANS.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Sylvia Marten
Phone: 312-224-4150

About Spine-health.

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S.

"Safe harbor" statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995:
Statements contained in this document that are not based on historical
facts are "forward-looking statements., a brace)". "A
physical therapist will perform a complete musculoskeletal examination and
design an individualized treatment program to reduce pain and improve
function.

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9 million people in the U. "Pain medication may help you get through periods of severe pain, but
it won't always help you eliminate the underlying cause of some kinds of
pain .

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We have proactive efforts and capability in place to identify, qualify
and acquire a rich and growing portfolio of applications for our technology. Mooney.

This release was issued through eReleases (TM)." Massey added, "Through the
use of home programs designed to fit the individual's needs, the physical
therapist can efficiently progress the individual's rehabilitation and
teach the patient how to prevent a recurrence of the original condition.

Chiropractors specialise in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions which are due to mechanical dysfunction of the joints, particularly those of the spine.

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Advanced Neuromodulation Systems Announces IDE Approval to Investigate Libra(TM) DBS System for Parkinson's Disease

,
chiropractic/osteopathic adjustments)", 9% chose "acupuncture" and 2 % chose
"support devices (e. Written and
peer-reviewed by spine specialists, the site includes thousands of pages of
original articles, animations, clinical trials, and spine physician web pages .

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"The neuromodulation market as a whole is expected to surpass the billion-
dollar milestone this year, and promises to become a multi-billion dollar,
multi-indication segment of the medical device industry.ans-medical. CHICAGO, Most patients still believe something
other than exercise is the most effective non-drug treatment for
osteoarthritis, according to a new poll by Spine-health . "The goal of the physical therapist is to
reduce pain, improve your ability to perform daily activities , and help the
individual return to doing the things he or she likes to do," said Massey.org) is a national
professional organization representing 65,000 physical therapists, physical
therapist assistants, and students.

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The specific purpose of ANS' study for Parkinson's disease is to
demonstrate the safety and efficacy of bilateral stimulation of the
subthalamic nucleus (STN) when using the ANS Libra DBS System as an adjunctive
treatment for reducing some of the symptoms of advanced, levodopa-responsive
Parkinson's disease that are not adequately controlled with medication .
"For years, people with arthritis thought the right answer was to avoid
activity, physical therapy and exercise, for fear that their pain would get
worse.spine-health.

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g., an orthopedic spine surgeon in San Diego, and author
of a new article published on Spine-health. Osteoarthritis, also known as
degenerative joint disease, affects up to 30 million Americans, mostly women
and usually those over 45 or 50 years of age.
For those with osteoarthritis, exercise should focus on strengthening the
muscles around the joints (removing some stress from the joints), improving
joint mobility and reducing joint stiffness and pain.
"It is also true that patients may unknowingly contribute to their own
pain, such as by exercising improperly or with poor posture that physical
therapists can identify and help to correct.

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" Terms such as "plan," "should,"
"would," "anticipate," "believe," "intend," "estimate ," "expect," "predict,"
"scheduled," "new market," "potential market applications" and similar
expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Consequently, if such management assumptions
prove to be incorrect or such risks or uncertainties materialize, anticipated
results could differ materially from those forecast in forward-looking
statements.spine-health. Normally, joints have
remarkably little friction and move easily, but with degeneration of the
joint, the cartilage becomes rough and likely worn out - causing the joint
halves to rub against each other, creating pain and limiting motion.com.ereleases.apta.

There are a number of different chiropractic methods of treatment.

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The word "Libra" is
derived from the Latin term for a pair of scales and connotes balance and
equilibrium ," said Mr. For more information,
visit http://www.

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The company has
identified a number of sites for the clinical study. suffer from Essential Tremor. An independent market research firm
estimates that the market for DBS for these specific indications will grow to
approximately $180 million by 2008 and will continue to grow as improvements
in the procedure and stereotactic targeting are made .com about spinal osteoarthritis
treatment options. However, exercise needs to be done correctly to avoid causing
further joint pain and should be guided by an appropriately trained physical
therapist or other professional," adds Dr. For example, chronic pain in the back,
shoulder, or knee, or pain associated with certain degenerative diseases
such as osteoarthritis, can be reduced with the appropriate combination of
medication and exercise. Its goal is to foster advancements in
physical therapy practice, research, and education.

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Now that Bextra, another Cox-2 inhibitor,
has been pulled off the market due to cardiovascular risks and potentially
serious skin reactions, patients may wish to consider the benefits of
physical therapist intervention for pain relief from certain conditions ,
according to the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).

"Many people are looking for alternatives to the sole use of medication to
deal with painful conditions," said APTA President Ben F Massey, Jr, PT,
MA.

By adjusting the joints of the spine or other joints of the body they help restore normal function.

They treat people who have had accidents or sports injuries and those whose conditions may have been brought on by stress, lack of exercise, poor posture or illness.

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