Knee pain can be caused by a large number of factors that include the following; arthritis, tendinitis, bursitis, torn cartilage, torn ligament, strains or sprains, connective-tissues disorders (e.g., lupus) and knee injuries (dislocation of the kneecap).

Ultrasound therapy is an approved physical therapy treatment used by doctors, physical therapists and occupational therapists to help reduce and/or eliminate your knee pain by sending high frequency sound waves, which provide deep heat, to your affected knee tissues and stimulate the healing process.

Knee Joint Anatomy

Injuries to the knee joint are one of the most common of joint injuries, especially in sports. These injuries can persist for a long time if they are not treated properly.

The knee joint is the largest joint in your body and consists of many ligaments, muscles and tendons. Read the full story

Your doctor may recommend ultrasound therapy as part of your physical therapy treatment plan to help heal your pain condition or disease. Ultrasound therapy uses high-frequency sound waves via an ultrasound machine to transfer heat over your skin and deep into the soft tissues of your injured area.

As with any medical device, you should consider many safety precautions before you begin ultrasound therapy. This includes proper use of the ultrasound machine by the operator and making sure you do not have any other medical conditions or diseases that would counteract with the ultrasound waves.

How It Works An ultrasound machine consists of a console that is plugged into an AC adapter, in which a coaxial cable provides electrical current to a handheld transducer with an applicator head (which emits the ultrasound waves). Read the full story