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Physical Therapy Ultrasound Benefits

Physical therapy ultrasound is the best way to cure rheumatoid arthritis, tendinitis, and many more. Patients could also receive treatment for ulcers and arthritis using ultrasound waves. Physical therapy ultrasound has been around since the 1940’s, when therapists learned that ultrasound waves could destroy brain tissue and used it to treat patients with Parkinson disease.

Ultrasound In Physical Therapy

Ultrasound is a form of heat therapy, and heat has been proven to loosen muscles and tissues and help people relax. With physical therapy ultrasound patients can receive noninvasive treatment for back, neck, knee, and leg pain.

Ultrasound therapy works best on conditions that cause swelling and muscle soreness. Some common conditions that would benefit from ultrasound physical therapy include:

• Nerve compression
• Muscle spasms
• Arthritis and osteoarthritis
• Myofascial pain syndrome
• Carpal tunnel
• Fibromyalgia
• Tendinitis
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Whiplash
• Sprains
• Herniated discs

Physical therapy ultrasound modalities have proven to be an effective alternative in the healing of rotator cuff shoulder injuries, because the ultra sound waves increase blood circulation and oxygen to the site of the tear. Basically, ultrasound therapy stimulates tissue beneath the skin’s surface using sound waves. These waves penetrate the skin, increasing the blood supply. When blood supply increases, local swelling and chronic inflammation are reduced.

In addition, these sound waves cause the soft tissue to vibrate. These vibrations help to heal, and also reduce inflammation and relieve pain. Rotator cuff ultrasound therapy has shown good results, with pain relief and increased range of motion.