Ultrasound
Q: What is Therapeutic Ultrasound?
A: Unlike diagnostic ultrasonography or "ultrasound" which
is used to discern problems deep in the body without breaking the
surface of the skin, by bouncing and measuring high frequency sound
waves to create audio "images", "Therapeutic Ultrasound" is
used to apply deep heat to an affected body part.
Q: How does Therapeutic Ultrasound work?
A: Therapeutic Ultrasound uses high frequency sound waves, well
beyond the range of human hearing, which cause molecules in the tissues
to vibrate, producing heat and mechanical energy. This deep tissue
heating modality reaches underlying tissues as deep as 1 to 5 centimeters,
and it is used to treat musculo-skeletal injuries, back and joint
conditions, limited range of motion, soft tissue injuries, and chronic
conditions.
Q: Why is Therapeutic Ultrasound used in our office?
A: We use Therapeutic Ultrasound in our office when the need for
a much deeper degree of heat penetration is required. Since the hot
packs that we use are best suited for more superficial soft tissue
applications, Therapeutic Ultrasound assists in deep back and joint
conditions.
Patient Benefits:
- Increases blood flow
- Relaxes muscle spasms
- Repairs damaged tissue
- Speeds the healing process
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