Physiotherapy With Therapeutic Ultrasound Treatment

By Akshay Sharma December 16, 2016 Health

Certain medical conditions require external aid apart from the regular medications. When an individual suffers from accidents, extreme strain, or any injury at any part of thebody, physiotherapy may be prescribed along with pain killers and medicines. Physiotherapy is also required by few patients who have undergone surgery.

There are various Physiotherapy products which have different functions and benefits. The products are usedon the basis of benefit the patient is seeking. Generally, the physiotherapy treatment is given by physiotherapists who have a degree in the field. These doctors diagnose the issue and give treatment accordingly. Mostly a physiotherapy treatment is a combination of therapy with products and a set of few exercises. The exercises help in increasing movement of thebody, easing out on pain or stiffness.

Benefits of Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy helps in regulating the normal functions of the affected body part
It helps in eliminating the restrictive movement of abody caused by surgery, strain, or stiffness.
It is used to enhance core strength, therange of motion, muscle strengthening and endurance of the individual.
It treats the trigger point and helps in relieving pain.
It is used for soft tissue massage and joint mobilization
It helps in correcting postural and muscle imbalance

There is a wide range of physiotherapy products which help in the entire treatment. Few of the common physiotherapy products are:

Ultrasound machine
Wax bath unit
Combination therapy unit
UV Therapy panel
Auto vacuum therapy unit
Muscle Stimulator TENS
Neck traction belt
Laser therapy unit
Interferential therapy unit
Shockwave therapy unit
Heat % Cold therapy unit
Exercise products

Physiotherapy Ultrasound Machine

The ultrasound is appliedwith the help of a probe by applying a gel on the area where therapy is to be given. The probe is moved in acircular motion and massaged for theduration of 3-5 minutes.

The ultrasound waves are passed through the skin thatcauses vibration of the tissues. This will further cause heating which is not felt by the patient. The heating effect offers relief in pain. If heating in not required in case of fresh injury, the ultrasound can be pulsed with gap instead of constant transmission.

Benefits of Ultrasound therapy

Relaxation of tissue
Heating of tissue
Reduces pain
Increases blood flow in the area
Breakdown of scar tissue

The therapy is prescribed for a period of 10-15 days, one session each day. It also helps in reducing swelling as well as chronic inflammation. It also helps in healing of thebone fracture.

The intensity of ultrasound can be varied depending upon the results desired. Generally, a higher density is required for breakdown of scar tissue. The therapy can also be used for patients who are reluctant to take injections. The medicines can be administered to the tissues below the skin with the help of ultrasound machine.

It is to be noted that the wand of the machine should be kept in constant motion and the patient should not feel any discomfort during the same.