ULTRASOUND THERAPY

This is a form of electrotherapy that promotes healing and reduces inflammation of the tissues. An ultrasound machine produces mechanical sound waves that produce energy. These waves enter the skin and create micro vibrations improving the healing of the tissue and pain relief.

During this treatment a head is placed on the affected area using a specialised gel or this can be carried out with the body part in water (e.g hand or foot). The treatment itself is painless and it promotes healing to either an acute injury or chronic condition. Most commonly ultrasound treatment is used to treat areas of soft tissue such as tendinitis, ligament sprains, scar tissue and muscular tears.  Ultrasound speeds up the process of healing , improving the way collagen is laid down when the body is trying to repair itself and increases  the strength of the soft tissue. 

This treatment is usually combined with other treatments such as Sports or deep tissue massage.