THERAPEUTIC ULTRASOUND
Therapeutic Ultrasound is among the most frequently used therapies by orthopedic, osteopathic and chiropractic physicians and by physical therapists. Ultrasound has become the most commonly used deep therapeutic heat modality in sports medicine and is used by athletic trainers of professional sports teams.
Ultrasound is used to treat soft tissue injuries, such as sprains and strains, tendonitis, bursitis, and nerve inflammation such as sciatica or pinched and irritated nerves that cause pain, numbness or pins-and-needles sensation. It has proved effective in treating back and joint conditions, limited range of motion and chronic pain.
This modality is valuable for the rehabilitation of many different injuries because it stimulates the repair of soft tissue injuries and also relieves pain.
HOW ULTRASOUND WORKS:
The healing properties of high-frequency sound waves reaches deep into the tissues, as far as 2 inches, introducing heat and mechanical energy. A water based ultrasound gel is used to conduct sound waves. Patients may feel nothing at all, or they may feel a deep relaxing warmth as the treatment progresses.
Treatment is administered comfortably, directly to the painful damaged area, as it penetrates the tissues, increases blood flow, relaxes muscle spasms, repairs damaged tissue, and dramatically speeds the healing process. Ultrasound may also be used in a tub of water aimed at the target tissues.
These treatments create permanent, physical changes, and repairs both hard and soft tissues damage, including breaking down scar tissue and adhesions.
For Pain, Spasm and Swelling, and Tissue Repair:
By adjusting the frequency, intensity and pulsation of the sound waves, the therapist can heal unhealthy tissues, destroy scar tissue and adhesions, or simply use ultrasound to reduce pain and swelling.
BENEFITS OF ULTRASOUND:
Soothing, nontoxic and nondestructive
Reduces nerve irritation, swelling and inflammation
Stimulates healing without irritation
Increases metabolism and quiets the immune system at the site of the injury
Improves fresh blood flow in and out of the region
Removes metabolic waste as the body repairs itself
Reduces adhesions and scar tissue as well as calcium deposits in the damaged tissues.
Promotes the body’s natural healing process for painful, stressed and injured tissues
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