Objective Ultrasound diagnostic imaging (USI) is widely utilized in sports medicine, orthopaedics, and rehabilitation. Its use in physical therapy clinical practice is increasing. This review summarizes published patient case reports describing USI in physical therapist practice. Design Comprehensi...
Ultrasound:You may think of ultrasound as a tool used for diagnosing disease, but it can also be used to treat injuries to muscles and other soft tissues. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS):This treatment uses low-voltage electrical pulses to ease pain. ...
The frequency and intensity of the ultrasound, the duration of the procedure, and the area of its application all determine how ultrasound physical therapy is done. Types of Ultrasound Physical Therapy There are two types of therapeutic ultrasound: thermal and mechanical. ...
Although diagnostic ultrasound can be used in the diagnoses of diseases, one of the most common uses of diagnostic ultrasound is in the examination of the developing baby in the womb. Video: Therapeutic Ultrasound 10 Things You May Not Know About Physical Therapy The clinical application of ...
A procedure commonly used in physical therapy (PT) clinics is therapeutic ultrasound (US). This equipment and associated gel comes in contact with patient skin, potentially serving as a reservoir for bacteria. In this study, we sampled US heads, gel bottle tips and gel from nine outpatient PT...
can be used to disintegrate kidney stones and gallstones (USC). This technique has all but eliminated the need for invasive surgeries for these conditions. In addition, ultrasound can create localized heating, which is integrated into physical therapy programs and even cancer treatments (Wikipedia)....
Goals of physical therapy are to decrease pain and improve function. Actual treatment will vary depending on the reason for the pain, but may include some of the following: Modalities such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, or cervical traction to help with muscle relaxation and decrease ...
"Hands-free" ultrasound and low-frequency sound (infrasound) Hivamat therapy (deep oscillation therapy) Interactive Metronome program Low-dye strapping for the treatment of stress fracture of the ankle MEDEK therapy Strapping of the chest and/or hip for the treatment of pain and improvement of po...
Dr. Kalika has pioneered a combined approach to TMJ that includes manual physical therapy, shockwave therapy and ultrasound guided dry needling. He often collaborates with some of the most experienced dental care specialists in the field.
Action Physical Therapy focuses on outpatient services providing Physical and Occupational throughout South Florida. Our clients greatly benefit from one on one help recovering from a traumatic injury, physical setbacks, or a result from overused muscles