Gentle sound waves that warm soft tissue and calm inflammation to support healing.
Therapeutic ultrasound uses gentle sound waves to generate deep heat within your muscles and soft tissue, promoting healing and reducing pain. Your therapist applies a handheld device with conductive gel directly to the treatment area, delivering sound waves that increase blood flow and encourage tissue repair. The goal is to reduce inflammation, ease pain, and improve tissue flexibility to support your recovery. Benefits include reduced swelling, improved circulation, and softened tissue that responds better to other treatment. You can expect a painless, warming sensation during your session, often combined with stretching or other hands-on therapy.
Your therapist evaluates your pain, swelling, and tissue condition to confirm ultrasound is an appropriate option for your specific stage of healing.
The exact area of inflammation or tightness is pinpointed, ensuring the sound waves are directed precisely where healing needs the most support.
Your therapist moves a handheld device with conductive gel over the treatment area, delivering sound waves that generate gentle heat deep within the tissue.
Circulation and tissue flexibility improve as inflammation eases, helping reduce pain and prepare the area for exercise or other hands-on treatment.
Soft tissue inflammation - Swelling or irritation slowing your recovery
Acute or subacute injuries - Recent strains, sprains, or soft tissue injuries
Tight, stiff soft tissue - Restricted tissue that could benefit from deep heat
Preparing for other treatment - Warming tissue to get more from stretching or manual therapy
Many patients feel some relief and looser tissue right after a session, though ultrasound works best as part of a broader treatment plan. Your therapist typically combines it with exercise or manual therapy for lasting results.
No — most patients feel only a mild, comfortable warming sensation as the device moves over the treatment area. It's a gentle, painless treatment that's typically well tolerated by everyone.
Your therapist applies conductive gel to the treatment area, then moves a handheld device over your skin to deliver sound waves. Sessions are brief, often lasting five to ten minutes, and are usually painless.
Therapeutic ultrasound delivers gentle, continuous sound waves that generate soothing heat, while shockwave therapy uses stronger, more intense pulses for chronic, stubborn conditions. Ultrasound is typically used for milder, earlier-stage tissue healing.
The number of sessions depends on your condition and how your tissue responds to treatment. Ultrasound is often used for several sessions alongside other therapy, and your therapist will adjust your plan as you improve.
This treatment may help if you're dealing with soft tissue inflammation, stiffness, or a recent strain or sprain. Your therapist will assess your condition to confirm it's a suitable addition to your treatment plan.
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