ULTRASOUND
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Ultrasound therapy is a non-invasive treatment technique used in physical therapy to promote healing and reduce pain. It utilizes high-frequency sound waves, typically in the range of 1-3 MHz, to penetrate soft tissues. These sound waves generate deep tissue vibrations, producing therapeutic effects such as increased blood flow, reduced inflammation,
How It Works:
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An ultrasound device emits sound waves through a handheld applicator.
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A gel is applied to the skin to ensure effective transmission of sound waves.
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The sound waves penetrate deep into muscles, tendons, and ligaments, stimulating cellular activity and improving circulation.
Benefits of Ultrasound Therapy:
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Accelerates healing of soft tissue injuries.
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Reduces pain and muscle spasms.
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Improves tissue flexibility and reduces scar tissue formation.
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Enhances recovery from sprains, strains, and other musculoskeletal injuries.
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Ultrasound therapy is safe, painless, and commonly used in physiotherapy clinics as part of a comprehensive treatment plan. It is tailored to individual patient needs and often combined with other therapies to achieve optimal results.
Conditions for which ultrasound may be used for treatment include the follow examples:
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ligament sprains,
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muscle strains,
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tendonitis,
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joint inflammation,
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plantar fasciitis,
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metatarsalgia,
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facet irritation,
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impingement syndrome,
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bursitis,
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rheumatoid arthritis,
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osteoarthritis,
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scar tissue adhesion.
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The effect of the increase in local blood flow can be used to help reduce local swelling and chronic inflammation, and, according to some studies, promote bone fracture healing.