It is a form of energy from mechanical vibrations. This energy propagates as longitudinal waves of compression and requires an elastic medium to be transmitted.

Ultrasonic treatment means the use of sound vibrations in the spectrum does not audibly, for therapeutic purposes.

Their use is documented from the thirties.

In the fifties widespread use as a new form of diathermy. Since the sixties, a pulse is introduced. Is employed as diathermy selective anti-inflammatory and analgesic.

In ultrasound therapy, also known as a therapy of the boundary surfaces.

This is because the effects of ultrasound occur more sharply between the limits of the tissues.

Ultrasound therapy can be done at home with a portable at-home ultrasound therapy machine. Ultrasound therapy machines emit high-frequency sound waves, which produce heat, deep into soft tissues.

Ultrasound therapy aids in the healing process of many different types of painful conditions, including tendinitis, strains, arthritis and musculoskeletal injuries by stimulating blood flow to your injured area. This increased blood flow helps to reduce swelling, inflammation, pain and scars by carrying oxygen, nutrients and antibodies to your injured tendons, muscles, ligaments and/or cartilage.

How It Works

1. High-frequency sound waves are emitted from an applicator (head of the transducer), which is connected to an ultrasound console via a coaxial cable. The console receives electrical current from an AC adapter plugged into the wall. Read the full story

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