Therapeutic Ultrasound EXPLAINED | Use, Parameters, & Real Example

The video tutorial explains the use of therapeutic ultrasound in physical therapy, focusing on its thermal and non-thermal effects. It covers how to program the ultrasound machine, including duty cycle and frequency settings based on tissue depth. The tutorial also discusses attenuation coefficients and their impact on tissue heating rates. Practical application techniques, such as using ultrasound gel and moving the ultrasound head in circles, are demonstrated. The video concludes with an example of treating calf tightness using ultrasound.

What are the contraindications for using thermal ultrasound in cases of inflammation?

What is the significance of using ultrasound gel during treatment?

How should the ultrasound head be moved during treatment, and why is this important?

List alternative modalities that could be used instead of ultrasound for treating muscle tightness.