Therapeutic ultrasound treatment uses a probe that transfers ultrasound rays or high-frequency sound waves delivered deep into the tissue / muscles. The absoption of the waves gives a thermal effect which increases the blood flow and relaxes tense muscles.

It is similar to TENS and is also a non-evasive treatment method. Instead of pads, it involves a base of hypo-allergenic gel to create a friction-free surface for the probe to glide across the skin. 

Ultrasound treatments can be used on all injuries that can benefit from a blood flow increase and reduction of muscle spasms. As such, ultrasound physiotherapy works well on the following conditions:

The ultrasound treatment in physiotherapy is painless and allows your tissues to be stimulated with fine soundwaves vibration. 

This stimulation of the cell membrane is meant to open up the vessels and deliver more oxygen to help cell repair. 

The ultrasound treatment can be used in combination before a sport massage or a functional movement session to complete your sport physiotherapy program.

Ultrasound treatments are very safe for most people. The only contraindications of ultrasound therapy are:

If you are not in these categories, then ultrasound treatment is very safe for you.