Ultrasound Therapy is used to treat various musculo-skeletal issues including pain, tissue injury, and muscle spasms. Ultrasonic waves transfer energy to the tissues to cause the desired effects. Ultrasound helps tissue fluids flow better, particularly lymph, carrying WBCs to fight infections and heal faster. UST is effective in treatment of swelling of muscles, joints, ligaments Therapeutic ultrasound uses sound waves to interact with body tissue and modify it in some ways.
Eg. Fractures, Dislocation, sprains, Jerking movts, Direct blows etc Increases Blood flow
Eg. Arthritis (chronic inflammatio
Eg. To Relax deeper musculature or joint tissues
Eg. To Increase or maintain Range of motion
