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Ultrasound therapy

Mechanical and thermal effects for deeper soft tissue therapy.

01 /Service description

Therapeutic ultrasound is a physical therapy modality that utilizes the mechanical energy of high-frequency sound waves (typically 1 MHz or 3 MHz). Generated via the piezoelectric effect within the transducer head, these waves penetrate the tissue to induce vibrations at a cellular level. This process creates a "micro-massage" effect within the tissue. Depending on the mode used (continuous or pulsed), the therapy can induce thermal effects (deep heating) or non-thermal effects (mechanical influence on cell membranes).

Ultrasound therapy in the clinic
02 /Indications & benefits

Who it is for.

Who it is for

Ultrasound is particularly effective for treating soft tissue pathologies located deeper beneath the skin surface. It is most commonly indicated for:

  • Chronic Inflammation and Scar Tissue: softening fibrous (hardened) tissue and mature scars.
  • Shortened Muscles and Tendons: situations requiring increased tissue extensibility prior to stretching.
  • Tendinopathies: chronic tendon issues (e.g., early-stage calcifications in the shoulder).
  • Joint Capsule Tightness: cases of restricted joint mobility.

Key benefits

The physiological effects of ultrasound depend on the selected parameters and include:

  • Increased Collagen Extensibility: deep heating increases the elasticity of connective tissue, facilitating mobility and stretching.
  • Improved Local Circulation: thermal effects increase blood flow, aiding in oxygen delivery to the tissue.
  • Cellular processes: pulsed ultrasound is used for mechanical effects such as acoustic streaming and influence on cell membrane permeability.
  • Reduction of Muscle Spasm: the micro-massage and heat help relax tense muscles.
03 /Treatment process

How the treatment works.

The procedure is straightforward and typically shorter in duration than other modalities.

  • Gel Application: a contact gel is applied to the skin because ultrasound waves do not travel through air. The gel ensures the unimpeded transmission of waves into the body.
  • Application: the physiotherapist moves the transducer probe in continuous circular motions over the affected area. The probe must remain in contact with the skin at all times.
  • Sensation: during continuous (thermal) mode, the patient feels a pleasant deep warmth. During pulsed (mechanical) mode, patients often feel nothing, though a slight vibration may occasionally be perceived.
  • Duration: the effective treatment time is short, typically between 3 and 10 minutes, depending on the size of the area being treated.

Availability

Available as self-pay and insurance-covered (ZZZS).

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