Say goodbye to aches & pains with Ultrasound Therapy
Can I benefit from Ultrasound treatments?
Ultrasound treatments help to relieve pain, increase blood flow, reduce swelling and inflammation, and promote tissue healing. By doing so, it is able to successfully treat and reduce the painful symptoms of multiple conditions.
At Blue Oak Physiotherapy, our highly trained Abbotsford physiotherapists will design a treatment plan for your specific needs. This could include ultrasound treatments, depending on the nature of your condition and contributing symptoms.
At your initial appointment, a physiotherapist will conduct a physical exam that will help in the diagnosis of your condition and how it should be treated. Your treatment plan will also consider your medical history and any additional health restrictions you may have.
What can I expect from Ultrasound treatments?
The technology behind ultrasound treatments involves the use of sound waves. These sound waves are used to treat conditions affecting the muscles, ligaments, and bones by creating vibrations that generate heat.
When the tissues vibrate, friction is produced at the molecular level, which causes the temperature of the tissues to increase.
While heating packs can be effective in warming up an affected area, they are unable to reach the tissues in the same way that ultrasound technology can.
When an ultrasound treatment is being conducted, our Abbotsford physiotherapists will generously put gel on the surface of the ultrasound applicator, in order to minimize friction and promote the transmission of the sound waves. These waves are then absorbed by your tendons, ligaments, and connective tissues.
Types of Ultrasound Therapy Treatments
Thermal Benefits
Heat enters your deep tissues during an ultrasound treatment. Heat helps to reduce pain, increase blood circulation, and allow for an easier stretch of the muscles.
The thermal energy produced during your ultrasound treatment can also loosen up tight muscles and tendons.
Non Thermal Benefits
Ultrasound technology can work in beneficial ways that are unrelated to its transfer of heat. Energy that enters the body during an ultrasound treatment creates tiny gas bubbles that gather around the tissues. These bubbles then expand and contract at a rapid pace, which is a process known as cavitation.
This can help in repairing any damaged tissue, such as scar tissue or cellulite, and loosening up the muscles.
Conditions we treat with Ultrasound Therapy
Ready to get started with Ultrasound Therapy??
Blue Oak Physiotherapy will get you back to your optimum levels of physical function in no time! If you are suffering from pain or injury, don’t wait any longer.