What is Ultrasound Therapy?
When used properly ultrasound has been demonstrated to be an effective therapeutic device for the treatment of multiple medical ailments. Therapeutic Ultrasound devices use sound waves at a high frequency to penetrate tissues.
Ultrasound therapy is generally safe. However, it does carry some risks, such as the potential for burns. Patients are advised to consult with their physician before receiving therapeutic ultrasound. It is not recommended in some cases, such as over a pacemaker, near the abdomen of a pregnant woman, or over the skull, eyes, heart or reproductive organs. It is generally avoided in areas affected by cancer.
Therapeutic ultrasound differs from diagnostic ultrasound, which uses less-intense sound waves to create images of internal structures.