Physiotherapy Treatments: Ultrasound Therapy Dubai
Many people think physiotherapy only involves massages and exercises, but that's not true. Our physiotherapy team at Rama Clinic uses modern methods that involve technology. One such method is Ultrasound therapy. Physio Úna will explain how our therapists use this technique and answer some common questions about the therapy.Common Injuries Treated With Ultrasound
- Ligament and tendon injuries
- Osteoarthritis
- Muscle Strain and tears
- Tendonitis
- Bursitis
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How Ultrasound Physical Therapy Works
Ultrasound therapy is a common and effective treatment in physiotherapy. It uses sound waves to provide warmth to injured tissues, which can speed up the healing process. A physiotherapist can adjust the intensity of the ultrasound to achieve the desired effect. The treatment can help with issues like swelling, chronic inflammation, and promote the healing of bone fractures. The warmth generated by ultrasound also reduces pain and improves the flexibility of the injured body part. It's important to have this treatment done by a well-trained therapist, as they can properly manage the intensity and ensure safe and effective results.The ultrasound machine at Rama Clinic uses special crystals in the ultrasound wand. When an electric current is sent through these crystals, the wand vibrates, creating waves that go through the skin to reach the tissues underneath. These waves transfer energy to the tissues to achieve specific effects. Ultrasound therapy can focus on deep tissues without affecting the ones near the surface. How the therapy is done depends on factors like the frequency and intensity of the ultrasound, how long the procedure lasts, and which part of the body is being treated.
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Types of Ultrasound Physical Therapy
There are two types of therapeutic ultrasound: thermal and mechanical.
In thermal ultrasound
At Rama Clinic, we use a special tool called a wand for ultrasound therapy. This wand makes the skin and muscles shake a little and become warm. We use this therapy to help with pain in muscles and soft tissues, like when you stretch too much. It's also useful for more serious problems like uterine fibroids, prostate cancer, and skin issues. Our team customizes this treatment to suit different needs and conditions, ensuring effective care for various health concerns.
In mechanical ultrasound
Rama Clinic uses a special kind of ultrasound therapy, often called cavitation ultrasound therapy. The ultrasound waves make bubbles in the body's fluid, and when these bubbles touch something solid, they burst and make shockwaves. We can use these shockwaves to help with things like breaking down kidney stones, making them easier to take out. It's a clever way to treat certain conditions without surgery.
Uses of Ultrasound Physical Therapy
Ultrasound is an effective way to treat swelling of muscles, joints, and ligaments.Ultrasound is a helpful tool for treating various health issues, but it's often used to fix muscle problems. The warmth from the ultrasound can ease muscle pain and lower ongoing swelling.
Ultrasound also improves the flow of fluids in tissues, allowing more lymph to pass through. Lymph is a vital fluid that carries white blood cells all over your body. This way, ultrasound helps your damaged cells fight infections and recover more quickly.
Benefits of Ultrasound Physical Therapy
Ultrasound physical therapy has many advantages:
The process is usually not painful and quite simple. You'll be awake the entire time, and there's no need for numbing or pain medicine.
Using therapeutic ultrasound, when properly administered by your therapist, is not known to cause any harm.
The therapy will help alleviate body pain in the affected areas.
Ultrasound physical therapy is noninvasive; hence, it's safer than other methods.
Risks of Ultrasound Physical Therapy
Ultrasound therapy is usually safe, but there are a few things to be cautious about. Prolonged exposure to low-intensity ultrasound might lead to skin burns, so doctors make sure to keep the ultrasound device moving on your skin.Another type of ultrasound therapy, called cavitation, can sometimes be uncomfortable due to the shockwaves it produces. To manage the discomfort, your doctor might give you a sedative or anesthesia. There's a small risk of internal bleeding and scarring, depending on how long the procedure takes and how much exposure you have to the shockwaves.
It's not recommended to use therapeutic ultrasound near a pregnant woman's belly because it could be risky for the pregnancy. Additionally, it's generally avoided over the spine, eyes, pacemakers, implants, and areas with active infections.
What To Expect During Ultrasound Physical Therapy
On the day you go for therapy, wear comfy clothes that you can easily take off. But usually, the person doing the therapy will just check the area without making you undress or wear a special robe.
Before they start, they'll look at your skin to make sure it's healthy. If it is, they'll put a special gel or cream on it. This helps the ultrasound waves travel better and keeps air out. Then, they'll use a wand on your skin for about 10 minutes, moving it gently.
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Dr. Varsha Jayasimhan
Ayurvedic Doctor
Dr. Jeena Mathew
Physiotherapist
Dr. Ifada Rohmah
General Physician
Dr. Nabeela Jamshed
General Dentist
Soumya Abraham
Nurse
Ultrasound therapy has a range of uses for various pain conditions including chronic pain, wounds, muscle spasms, bone breakage, bone cancer pain, nerve pain, and bursitis. Besides that, it comes with a lot of benefits like tissue healing and better circulation.
Ultrasound can be used for non-invasive, generally endless pain, and poor blood circulation, and can also help to heal the tissues.
On the other hand, it cannot work for each category of pain or disease. It is usually provided by a physical therapist or an occupational therapist. The device to use should be cleared by the FDA.
Some people should not undergo ultrasound therapy; this group includes those who are pregnant or suffer from active infections, aneurysm clips or other heartbeat-regulating devices, bones broken, implanted devices, or radiation treatment. Before starting the treatment, your therapist will make sure there aren’t any contraindications.
- Ultrasound feels quite pleasant if the therapist is scanning a large area by moving the plug continuously. In addition, the wand might be stuck to one spot for a certain period and this can lead to discomfort. You should immediately inform your therapist if you are feeling uncomfortable.
Generally, ultrasound treatment is safe when provided by a certified professional operating with an FDA-cleared device.
On the other hand, the side effects can become severe if not administered in the right way. It would be vital to follow the safety measures and to communicate to the therapist if you encounter any difficulty or discomfort during the session.
