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1. What Does Therapeutic Ultrasound Do?
What is therapeutic ultrasound?
Ultrasound is a type of treatment that provides deep heat to tissues. A special machine is used that sends out sound
waves at a high frequency. The sound waves generate heat as they go deep into your muscles and soft tissue. The
deep heat causes changes in the injured tissue and helps it heal.
When is ultrasound used?
Ultrasound treatment is used for muscle, overuse, and soft tissue injuries. It is used on deep soft tissue, muscle
bruises, and to help break up scar tissue that may have built up due to an injury or surgery. Often it is used along
with a physical therapy program of stretches and exercises.
What happens during the ultrasound treatment?
First, a conductive gel is applied to the skin. The ultrasound device is turned on to the correct setting. The
therapist moves the transducer in slow even movements. This evenly spreads the deep heat and energy. The
therapy normally lasts for 5 to 10 minutes. The patient doesn't feel anything during the treatment.
What happens after the ultrasound treatment?
You should stretch the muscle and soft tissue of the treated area. This takes advantage of the improved elasticity of
the tissue.
What are the benefits of ultrasound treatment?
Benefits of ultrasound treatment include:
• Increased blood flow to injured area
• Increased tissue healing
• Decreased pain in injured area
• Decreased inflammation
• Break up of scar tissue
Ultrasound treatment on injured soft tissue may lead to faster recovery, quicker return to activities, and less pain.
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