Ultrasound Therapy
Healing wave treatment
Ultrasound therapy utilizes high-frequency sound waves to target deep tissues. This non-invasive treatment generates heat within the body's tissues, which can help alleviate pain, reduce inflammation, and promote healing in muscles, tendons, and ligaments.
Clinical studies found that continuous, low-intensity ultrasound resulted in significant pain reduction for people with myofascial pain in the should and neck.
Reviews found that ultrasound therapy reduced knee and shoulder pain. They’ve noted that research strongly supports its use for knee pain .
FAQ
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Reviews have indicated that ultrasound therapy might be more effective with other treatments rather than done in isolation.
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Ultrasound therapy is not safe to use:
-If you are pregnant
-Over the spine or eyes
-On parts of the body where there is an active infection
-If you have a pacemaker or another device that regulates heartbeat
-Over broken bones
-Over any areas with implanted medical devices
-Over or near areas with cancerous tumors