Ultrasound Therapy:
One of the most famous treatment methods in physical therapy. The importance of ultrasound therapy has many therapeutic effects and it does not take long. It has the ability to penetrate the skin and reach the pain points.
Objectives of ultrasonic physical therapy
There are two types of effect for ultrasound, one of which is a thermal effect, the other non-thermal.
Thermal effect:
- Is to increase the elasticity of the collagen fibers found in the bio-tissue.
- Increase blood pump.
- Relieve pain .
- Reduce muscle strain.
- Help in the treatment of joint stiffness.
- Energizing the nervous tissue
Thermal effect:
- Activate and repair the cellular tissue.
- Elimination of scar resulting from war injuries or various wounds and various surgical procedures.
- Treatment of muscle ruptures and spinal injuries.
Cases requiring ultrasonic physical therapy:
Spinal pain whether in the cervical column or in the lower back.
It is widely used in sports medicine clinics, especially as it has proven to be highly effective in treating the muscle dislocations experienced by athletes during various sports, such as football, tennis, basketball, volleyball and javelin
