Therapeutic ultrasound is a well-established physical therapy modality that can be used to ease pain and promote the healing of a variety of muscle, ligament, tendon or joint problems. It consists of high frequency sound waves (above those we can hear) transmitted into deep heat in the affected tissues. This, in turn, increases the local blood supply to the area-an essential requirement for faster healing.

Prior to the administration of therapeutic ultrasound, a clear gel is applied to the skin in the treatment area. This is essential to provide effective conduction between the ultrasound head/transducer and the skin surface. Patients typically experience either a comfortable local warming sensation or no sensation at all. To avoid "over-heating" any specific area, the ultrasound head is continuously moved over the treatment site.

In our clinical experience, we've found that a series of ultrasound treatments can be very helpful for conditions including, but not limited to the following: plantar fasciitis, heel-spur syndrome, muscle spasm, Achilles tendonitis, bursitis, post-injury scar tissue (e.g. following ankle sprains), tendonitis adjacent to the knee joint, tendonitis on the front of the ankle or top of the foot, capsulitis (pain in the ball of the foot) or neuritis.