Ultrasounds are sound waves with a frequency of 20 kHz – 1 GHz. This frequency is too high to be heard by the human ear. A human being is able to hear sounds in the frequency range 16 – 20,000 Hz. However, higher frequency sound waves are audible for certain types of animals, such as bats, dolphins or dogs. Ultrasound therapy uses mainly sound waves with a frequency of 1 MHz and 3 MHz.

The positive effects of using ultrasound in therapy are appreciated by specialists in physical therapy around the world.

What is ultrasound therapy?

Ultrasounds affect tissues mechanically (through the so-called “internal tissue massage”), thermally, biologically and chemically. The influence of ultrasounds on the body makes ultrasound therapy an excellent method of physical therapy with local and systemic effects. Ultrasound therapy treatments are particularly valued for positive therapeutic effects in the form of analgesic and regenerative effects.

The use of ultrasound therapy.
What diseases does ultrasound therapy treat?

Indications for the use of ultrasound therapy are the following diseases and conditions:

• • Degenerative diseases of the spine and joints
  • Contractures of the fascia, ligaments and muscles
  • Sciatica
  • Chronic inflammation
  • Pain of various origins and neuralgia

 

• Bone callus
• Rheumatism
• Sudeck atrophy
• Tissue damage
• Lymphoedema and hematomas
• Calcaneal spur

 

Contraindications for the use of ultrasound therapy are, among others, cancer, pregnancy, metal implants and coagulation disorders. The decision whether the patient should undergo treatment is made by a medical specialist, after collecting an interview on all important information regarding the patient’s health.