Promote Healing & Pain Relief with
Ultrasound Therapy!
How You May Benefit From Ultrasound Therapy:
- Relieve acute or chronic pain
- Decrease soreness of muscles and joints
- Break down scar tissue
- Improve blood flow and circulation
- Reduce inflammation
- Optimize soft tissue healing
What Can Ultrasound Therapy Treat?
Ultrasound therapy is a method of treatment commonly used during physical therapy. Its primary purpose is to apply deep heating to soft tissues in the body including muscles, tendons, ligaments, and joints. It is important to understand that ultrasound therapy is not the same as diagnostic ultrasound, which is typically used to see inside the body like to check the fetus in a pregnant woman. With a light gel applied to the skin in order to reduce friction and promote the transmission of ultrasonic waves at an approximate frequency range of 0.8-3.0 Mhz, the soundwaves submit a vibration through the local tissues, which causes a heating effect. Moreover, ultrasound therapy promotes tissue relaxation, local blood flow, and scar tissue breakdown in the body to treat:
How Ultrasound Therapy Works
Ultrasound therapy is implemented with an ultrasound machine that has an ultrasound transducer (sound head) attached. When a small amount of gel is applied to a particular body part, a physical therapist will slowly move the sound head in a small circular motion on the area. The settings for the ultrasound machine can be altered to control the intensity and depth of penetration of the ultrasound waves.
In situations where the heating effects undesirable, like with a fresh injury that produces acute inflammation, ultrasound therapy can be pulsed rather than continuously transmitted in order to reduce any discomfort the patient may feel. On the other hand, the intensity of the ultrasound may be increased during instances where breaking down scar tissue is the objective. Although breaking down scar tissue through ultrasound therapy may take a longer amount of time, the ultrasound treatment will normally take approximately 4-6 minutes, depending on the size and location of the area being treated.
If you are interested in ultrasound therapy, we can help determine if you are a good candidate for this therapy with a consultation at our Monroeville chiropractic center.
Our Online Reviews
Monroeville Auto Accident Injury Chiropractic is the best place in Pittsburgh to get your chiropractic services done. All physical therapy done are with the supervision of funny but yet professional Dr Shultz. All staff are professional and the NP that administered my Lidocaine injections was very helpful. Getting my therapy and injections done after my motor accident last year has been very challenging but they made it worth it. I highly recommend this place for all your physical therapy and joint pain. *
Tina K.Monroeville, Pennsylvania
Very professional but fun group of people who actually care for you as an individual. Not just one size fits all for your specific needs. Very understanding. Was able to help me tremendously with my pain. Not just covering it up but actually fixing the problem where it started. Thank you for everything you have done. *
Michelle D.Monroeville, Pennsylvania
Monroeville Auto Accident Injury Chiropractic has helped me through a very difficult time in my life with my back. When I thought nothing could be done they gave me hope. The treatments have been very successful I am very happy with my progress and with how everything has been handled. They are very professional but most of all very caring about the individual and my well-being. I highly recommend them to everyone. They actually make it pleasant to go for therapy *
Lisa V.Monroeville, Pennsylvania
I highly recommend this physical therapy office to anyone in need of care. The entire staff is incredibly friendly, welcoming, and professional. They take the time to get to know each patient on a first-name basis, which creates a warm and comfortable atmosphere from the moment you walk in. They truly make you feel valued and cared for throughout your treatment. If you're looking for a place that provides excellent care while making you feel like family, this is the place to go! *
miranda M.Monroeville, Pennsylvania
I have been going to see Dr Schultz at Monroeville Auto Accident Injury Chiropractic for several months now, and I have received Excellent Care. Everyone Is Friendly and Pleasant . I Would Highly Recommend Pittsburgh East Health Center. *
Anita F.Monroeville, Pennsylvania* Disclaimer: Results are not guaranteed and may vary from person to person.