Ultrasound (ultrasound therapy) is a treatment technique using special equipment that emits ultrasonic waves of different frequencies. Ultrasound waves are able to influence tissues in such a way that they begin to shrink and stretch, which in turn activates regeneration processes. The lower ultrasonic frequency in such therapy is used to influence the deepest tissues, and the upper one is used for tissues located as close as possible to the surface of the skin. By setting a certain frequency, the doctor can “treat” only problem areas without affecting healthy ones.
INDICATIONS FOR ULTRASOUND THERAPY
Ultrasonic waves can improve metabolism and often UZT is prescribed for those people who suffer from various poorly healing wounds. Also, this procedure is often recommended as part of physiotherapy for patients who are undergoing rehabilitation courses after injuries and surgical interventions.
The main indications for ultrasound:
- bruises, damage to soft tissues;
- various diseases of the spine;
- sprains;
- joint diseases: arthrosis, arthritis, etc.;
- pain in the swamps;
- ailments of the genitourinary system;
- skin diseases;
- pinching of the sciatic nerve;
- ankylosing spondylitis;
- adhesive, cicatricial processes;
- contractures after injuries;
- body shaping (peeling, massage, lifting);
- hygroma.
As a result of performing even several procedures, the regenerative, protective, and adaptive reactions of the human body are significantly improved.
FEATURES OF THE ULTRASONIC TECHNIQUE
Ultrasound therapy has many indications and a minimum of contraindications. It is often prescribed to athletes and people who have experienced an accident, and who have received various domestic injuries. The main feature of this therapy is that it allows you to:
- normalize metabolic processes in the body;
- normalize the work of the circulatory system;
- enhance the production of elastin and collagen;
- quickly relieve the pain of various origins;
- relieve spasms;
- saturate the cells with oxygen.
Ultrasonic waves have thermal, Physico-chemical, and mechanical effects on tissues.
HOW THE PROCEDURE IS CARRIED OUT
Ultrasound therapy can be carried out in two ways:
- Movable.
- Motionless.
If the doctor has chosen a mobile technique, then the effect of ultrasound on the affected tissue will be performed by slow circular or longitudinal movements of the sensor. With a fixed technique, the ultrasonic sensor is simply fixed on the affected area with a patch, and the equipment is turned on for a certain time. In this case, to ensure the closest contact of the sensor with the patient's skin, both the skin and the sensor are treated with a special viscous gel.
During the session, a very powerful influence is exerted on the tissues of the body - they warm up very well. Although the patient himself will not even notice this heating, even more - he will not feel anything at all, since ultrasound therapy is absolutely painless and completely imperceptible.
Regarding the time of the procedure:
- The duration of each session is usually 2-5 minutes per area.
- If it is necessary to treat large joints, the duration of exposure can be increased up to 10 minutes.
- In one procedure, the doctor can treat up to 4 zones.
- The total duration of the session will not exceed 20 minutes.
- The course of ultrasound therapy is about 5-20 procedures.
REVIEWS ABOUT ULTRASOUND THERAPY
Despite its high efficiency, you can find negative reviews about the procedure on the Web. As a rule, they are left by people who have not completed the full course of treatment prescribed by the doctor or have not followed his other recommendations regarding the treatment of their ailments. We, based on the experience of our patients, can confidently note that 99% of them were completely satisfied with the results of the ultrasound.
