Therapeutic Ultrasound
Therapeutic Ultrasound in Physical Therapy
Therapeutic ultrasound sends sound waves into the body to generate heat, increase blood flow and relax muscles and connective tissue. This helps reduce pain and muscle spasms and encourages repair, which can shorten healing time for certain injuries.
- Deep heat
- Sessions of three to five minutes
- Breaks down scar tissue
Benefits
How Ultrasound Therapy Helps
Reduces Pain
Ultrasound decreases muscle spasms and tightness tied to your pain and prepares muscles for other treatments, making them more effective.
Relaxes Tissue Tension
Deep heat relieves tension in muscle damaged by wear and tear or trauma such as falls, sprains and auto accidents.
Increases Blood Flow
Better circulation reduces swelling and chronic inflammation. For fresh injuries, a pulsed setting is used instead of heat.
Delivers Deep Heat
Sound waves vibrate tissue to warm deeper muscles and joints. Treatment usually takes three to five minutes.
Breaks Down Scar Tissue
Micro-vibrations affect scar tissue fibers to help increase and maintain range of motion.
Supports Healing
By increasing blood flow, ultrasound makes cells more receptive to healing.
Why is ultrasound used in physical therapy?
Ultrasound waves generate heat, increase blood flow and relax muscles and connective tissue, which reduces pain and spasms and encourages repair.
How long does an ultrasound treatment take?
A deep heat treatment usually takes three to five minutes.
Can ultrasound be used on a new injury?
Yes. For acute inflammation, your therapist can use a pulsed setting that improves circulation without generating heat.
How do I get started?
Call (248) 792-9496 or request an appointment online.