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Most machines offer the facility for pulsed UltraSound output, and for many clinicians, this is a preferable mode of treatment. Until recently, the pulse duration (the time during which the machine is on) was almost exclusively 2ms (2 thousandths of a second) with a variable off period.
Therapeutic ultrasound is different from diagnostic ultrasound. PTs use it to treat some injuries and chronic pain. Evidence is mixed on the purported benefits of therapeutic ultrasound. However, since it is low-risk for most people, it may be worth trying, especially if you experience chronic pain.
Therapeutic ultrasound produces acoustic vibrations of high frequency (not detectable by human ear) that produce thermal and/or nonthermal effects in the body’s tissues. Unique advantages over other nonacoustic heating modalities:
Ultrasound therapy is a non-invasive treatment that employs high-frequency sound waves to alleviate pain, reduce inflammation, and promote soft tissue healing. It can be highly effective with one recent study showing 85.4% of patients experiencing improvement in soft tissue inflammation, 83.3% in acute pain, and 64.6% in chronic pain.
There are two types of therapeutic ultrasound: thermal and mechanical. In thermal ultrasound, the wand causes the skin and the muscles to vibrate and heat up. Thermal ultrasound therapy is...
Therapeutic ultrasound uses sound waves to interact with body tissue and modify it in some way, such as: pushing or moving tissue. heating tissue. dissolving clots. delivering medication to...
Founded in 1957 by engineer and inventor, Hal Mettler, the firm is the world leader in portable ultrasound and electro-stimulation therapy equipment used in sports medicine, physical therapy, chiropractic and podiatric health care.
Ultrasound therapy works by using high-frequency sound waves to produce a therapeutic effect on the body. The sound waves are generated by a device called an ultrasound machine, which typically includes a handheld wand or probe that is applied directly to the skin.
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Learn about therapeutic ultrasound, its risks, its effectiveness, and what to expect if your PT recommends ultrasound as part of your soft tissue treatment plan.