This treatment employs the use of Ultrasound waves that are above the range of human hearing in order to treat a variety of injuries. The use of ultrasound therapy aids in improving the blood flow to a specific location in order to minimize edema and inflammation. It is also used to speed up the healing process after a bone fracture.
It is broadly classified into two types:
1. Ultrasound Thermal Therapy
This treatment entails the continuous transmission of sound waves, which causes minute vibrations in the deep tissue molecules. Heat and friction are increased in the molecules as a result of these vibrations. This heating impact causes an increase in the metabolism of tissue cells, resulting in soft tissue repair.
The local increase in temperature might be used to accelerate healing. It is often used to treat Myofascial discomfort, muscle strain or sprain, scars, or adhesions.
2. Mechanical Ultrasound Treatment
This treatment penetrates tissue only via the vibration of sound waves. It really causes the small gas bubbles in the soft tissues to expand and contract, which helps to decrease inflammation, tissue swelling, and hence discomfort in the tissue.
It is often used when there is pain and swelling, such as in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
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