Ultrasound

is a noninvasive treatment method used to relieve pain, improve circulation, and promote tissue healing. By using sound waves, we are able to stimulate deep inside the tissue. This minimizes stiffness, swelling, and pain while also promoting circulation, and pain-free movement.

How does it work ?

Ultrasound can be utilized by two different methods. When seeking effectiveness it is important to decide whether you need thermal or non- thermal effects.

Thermal - Heat enters the tissues at a deep level. Increasing circulation while reducing pain. Heat can also enable muscles to more easily stretch. Thermal energy produced by ultrasound during physical therapy can therefore loosen tight muscles and tendons.

Non - Thermal - When energy enters the body through ultrasound it creates tiny gas bubbles that gather around the tissues. These bubbles contract and expand at a rapid pace. This is called cavitation.

Who is it for?

Due to both its Thermal and Non-thermal effects Ultrasound can be used to treat a wide variety of medical conditions including but not limited to:

Bursitis and Tendonitis – Frozen shoulder is a form of bursitis that can be effectively treated with ultrasound therapy.
Muscle Strains and Tears – The use of ultrasound therapy can reduce the amount of time sprains, strains, and tears take to heal.
Muscle Spasms – Heat applied at various places on or near the site can help relax the muscles and decrease spasms.
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis – These are chronic conditions that respond well to the deep heat provided by ultrasound.
Bone Fractures – Healing of bone fractures can be promoted by the use of low-intensity ultrasound. Ultrasound has also been found to be a more cost-efficient and less invasive tool for diagnosing certain types of stress fractures.