You can rely on therapeutic ultrasound at Physio In The Six Inc. in Etobicoke to relieve your pain
Therapeutic ultrasound is a physiotherapy modality that uses mechanical energy to create sound waves that promote healing. These high-frequency sound waves will cause oscillation of the particles in our tissues resulting in increased blood flow to the area.
Therapeutic ultrasound is primarily used to manage or relieve pain, decrease inflammation, and improve the tissue healing response. Ultrasound treatments may be beneficial if you are in pain or have recently been injured.
Call Physio In The Six Inc. today to learn more about our therapeutic ultrasound treatments and how they can assist you in your recovery.
What conditions benefit from therapeutic ultrasound?
Therapeutic ultrasound is used to promote tissue healing and can be used to treat a wide range of conditions. Our therapists will conduct a thorough evaluation at Physio In The Six Inc. in Etobicoke to identify the most appropriate treatment strategies, including therapeutic ultrasound, for your specific injury, ailment, or area of pain.
Some of the more common conditions that ultrasound help treat are as follows:
- Arthritis (i.e., osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis)
- Bursitis
- Soft tissue disorders (i.e., sprains, strains, and tendinopathy)
- Scar tissue pain and restrictions
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Ultrasound treatments assist in pain relief and increased blood flow to speed up tissue healing and enhance the repair quality. At Physio In The Six Inc., we are skilled at identifying the most appropriate treatment to successfully treat various conditions so you can get back to doing what matters most to you!
How does ultrasound therapy work?
Therapeutic ultrasound is a common treatment modality used in physiotherapy. The ultrasound unit converts electricity into high-frequency sound waves that penetrate the tissues in our body.
These sound waves cause an oscillation of the particles in our tissues resulting in a local increased blood flow. This means the area directly under the ultrasound “sound head” experiences increased circulation, thereby assisting with healing.
Ultrasound treatments can heal damaged muscles, ligaments, and bones through the high-frequency vibrations by generating blood flow. When tissues vibrate, friction is created at a molecular level, resulting in more blood flow and, in some cases raising the tissue temperature to deeper tissues.
Our Etobicoke physiotherapists will apply gel to the ultrasound applicator or directly on your skin to reduce friction and provide adequate sound wave transmission.
Therapeutic ultrasound is an effective adjunct to other treatment techniques in a comprehensive program. Treatments will vary in intensity and duration depending on whether your condition is acute or chronic and the specific goals you and your therapist have established.
What happens in the body when you receive ultrasound therapy?
Therapeutic ultrasound has two mechanisms to heal and repair damaged tissues in the body : either a thermal effect or a non-thermal effect as outlined below.
Thermal benefits:
One of the treatment settings used in therapeutic ultrasound is a continuous stream of high-frequency sound waves. This type of ultrasound increases blood flow and elicits a deep heating effect on the administered area. Most common areas are muscles, tendons, ligaments, and bone.
This heating effect alleviates pain, improves blood circulation, and promotes healing and repair of the tissues. The secondary effects of this thermal energy produced by the therapeutic ultrasound can also aid in the relaxation of tense muscles to make stretching and movement easier.
Non-thermal advantages:
Ultrasound technology can be beneficial in ways other than the thermal effects. Non-thermal, also know as, pulsedultrasound treatments affect the body through cavitation and acoustic streaming.
Our cells are responsible for various metabolic functions that help heal and keep our tissues healthy. Cavitation relates to the formation of gas-filled voids (aka cavities) that affect the permeability of the cell walls. Cavitation and acoustic streaming alter the control of enzymes in and out of the cells.
The non-thermal effects of ultrasound essentially increase the activity level and metabolic processes of the entire cell. This mechanism influences tissue healing, reduction in scar tissue or cellulite, and muscle relaxation.
How do I know if an ultrasound is the right treatment for me?
Our highly trained Etobicoke physiotherapists at Physio In The Six Inc. will design a treatment plan specifically for you. Depending on the nature of your condition and present symptoms, your treatment plan may include ultrasound treatments.
During your initial appointment, a physiotherapist will perform a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and physical examination, to aid in identifying all the factors that are affecting your condition and how to treat you effectively.
If you are in pain or have had a recent injury, don’t put it off any longer. Make an appointment with our Etobicoke physiotherapy office today. Physio In The Six Inc. will have you back to full physical function in no time!
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