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Ultrasound is a method of treatment using mechanical energy that has been used for quite some time by physical therapists to relieve pain and promote healing. Our Akron OH physical therapists are highly trained in the use of ultrasound and there are several specific ways in which this type of treatment may be used to treat your injury and reduce your pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you want to learn more about how ultrasound can provide pain relief, promote healing, and improve your ability to perform daily tasks and activities? If so, contact Main Street Physical Therapy today.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How does ultrasound work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ultrasound uses sound waves to treat a vast variety of conditions that affect the bones, muscles, and ligaments. These sound waves create vibrations that generate heat. When the tissues vibrate, friction is produced at a molecular level that causes the temperature of the tissues to rise, which relieves pain and inflammation. This is one of the greatest benefits of ultrasound therapy – it can penetrate deep into the tissues in ways that a hot pack cannot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ultrasound therapy is performed by placing the applicator to the affected area of the body, with gel on the surface as a way to minimize friction and promote the transmission of the ultrasound waves. The affected tendons, ligaments, and connective tissues will absorb these waves and the healing process will be facilitated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How does ultrasound affect the body?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ultrasound therapy has two specific ways that it heals and repairs damaged tissues – through thermal and nonthermal benefits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thermal. When using ultrasound, heat enters the tissues at a deep level. This can increase circulation while reducing pain. Heat can also enable muscles to more easily stretch. Thermal energy produced by ultrasound during physical therapy can therefore loosen tight muscles and tendons.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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d by ultrasound during physical therapy can therefore loosen tight muscles and tendons.\r\nNon-Thermal. Ultrasound also works in specific ways that are unrelated to the transfer of heat. When energy enters the body through ultrasound it creates tiny gas bubbles that gather around the tissues. These bubbles contract and expand at a rapid pace. This is called cavitation.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Will ultrasound treat my condition?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are a wide range of conditions that ultrasound has been known to treat. Some of the most common include:<\/p>\n\n\n