What is Ultrasound Therapy for?
Therapeutic ultrasound is a physiotherapy technique that is used to treat different injuries. Most of the time, it is used as part of a more comprehensive treatment plan that includes other exercises and therapies. However, in some cases, therapeutic ultrasound may be the only form of treatment needed.
It uses sound waves to treat injuries. These sound waves can help decrease inflammation, increase circulation, and promote the healing process.
How is Ultrasound Therapy performed?
Most therapeutic ultrasound can be done in an outpatient clinic. The procedure is quite fast so it usually lasts between 5 and 10 minutes.
It is performed by applying an ultrasonic probe to the patient's skin, which is a device that produces high-frequency sound waves. The probe is moved slowly over the affected area of the patient's body. The device emits high-frequency sound waves that penetrate the soft tissue of the body and produce heat. Heat increases local tissue temperature and can help reduce pain, decrease inflammation, and promote tissue healing.
What are the benefits of Ultrasound Therapy?
The benefits of therapeutic ultrasound are many, this treatment has been shown to be effective in relieving pain, reducing inflammation and increasing circulation. It has been used to treat muscle injuries and tendonitis.
Therapeutic ultrasound has also been shown to help dissolve calcium deposits, which can improve mobility and reduce joint pain.
What are the considerations of Therapeutic Ultrasound?
Sound waves generated by the device applied directly to the affected body area or by transducers placed on the skin do not cause any harm. It is widely used and considered safe, but there are some considerations that should be taken into account before undergoing this treatment.
It is important to know if there may be side effects, the need for multiple sessions, and the fact that results may vary from patient to patient. Although the side effects of therapeutic ultrasound are generally mild and transient, some people may experience bruising, itching, or redness at the application site. Superficial burns have been reported rarely.
Therapeutic ultrasound often requires multiple sessions to achieve significant benefit, and some conditions may require ongoing treatment to maintain results.
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