Therapeutic Ultrasound with Chattanooga
What is Therapeutic Ultrasound?
Therapeutic ultrasound is a treatment modality utilized by physical therapists to promote tissue healing, reduce pain, and increase tissue relaxation. Using sound waves produced by a transducer head, the treatment penetrates deep into muscle tissues, stimulating cells and increasing blood flow.
Why Chattanooga Ultrasound?
Chattanooga Ultrasound is recognized for its advanced technology and high-quality build. It provides consistent and targeted energy delivery, ensuring effective and reliable treatment sessions.
Benefits of Therapeutic Ultrasound:
1. Pain Reduction: It assists in decreasing pain by reducing muscle spasms and nerve irritation.
2. Tissue Healing: By increasing blood flow, it accelerates the healing process of damaged tissues.
3. Breaking Down Scar Tissue: The sound waves can break down fibrous scar tissue, increasing flexibility and range of motion.
4. Enhancing Microcirculation: Improves nutrient and waste product transport to and from cells.
Benefits
Muscle and Joint Pain: Increases blood flow to the treated area, promoting healing and pain relief.
Soft Tissue Injuries: Beneficial for the treatment of sprains, strains, and other related injuries by promoting tissue healing and reducing inflammation.
Reducing Muscle Spasms: The warmth produced from continuous ultrasound can provide relief from muscle spasms.
Increasing Range of Motion: Used alongside stretching exercises to improve range of motion in joints restricted by conditions like frozen shoulder or contractures.
Breaking Down Scar Tissue: The sound waves facilitate the breakdown of fibrous scar tissue, which can improve mobility and decrease pain.
