Therapeutic Ultrasound

Improve Cellular Microcirculation and Enhance Tissue Repair

Ultrasound is a common physical therapy technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to treat pain, promote tissue repair, and improve function. It utilizes the mechanical vibration of sound waves on the body’s tissues. The ultrasound used in physical therapy is typically high-frequency sound waves. Ultrasound is transmitted to the body’s tissues through a conductive water-soluble gel as a medium.

Effects of Ultrasound

Ultrasound has the following effects:

Controlling inflammation
Promoting tissue repair
Improving microvascular circulation

Ultrasound is suitable for the following conditions:

Tendon and ligament injuries, such as tennis elbow, knee or ankle ligament sprains, and shoulder tendinitis
Acute post-traumatic edema
Muscle strains and fascial pain
Post-surgical adhesions

Precautions for Ultrasound Treatment

Ultrasound treatment is generally not recommended or requires special attention in the following cases:

Patients with metal near the treatment site, such as pacemakers or metal implants
Patients with tumors near the treatment site
Patients with skin allergies or infections near the treatment site

Ultrasound treatment is usually part of a comprehensive physical therapy program and should be combined with other treatment techniques to achieve the best rehabilitation outcomes.

MANA Core Values

Integration of Eastern and Western Medicine, Multidimensional Therapy
Reshaping Structural Integrity to Achieve Inner and Outer Balance
Guiding Body Perception to Think & Foster a Healthy Lifestyle
Conducted by Registered TCM Practitioners and Physiotherapists for Examination and Treatment

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Therapeutic Ultrasound

Effects of Ultrasound

Precautions for Ultrasound Treatment

MANA Core Values

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