Therapeutic Ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves to promote healing in soft tissues. This treatment can create a deep heating effect and/or a mechanical vibrating effect at the cellular level.

In physiotherapy, it is used to:

• Reduce Inflammation: Minimize swelling and acute inflammatory responses.
• Relieve Chronic Pain: Provide targeted relief for persistent painful areas.
• Promote Healing: Increase blood flow to aid in tissue repair.
• Break Up Scar Tissue: Help soften and remodel dense scar tissue to improve flexibility and function.

Therapeutic ultrasound treatment (TUS) uses high-frequency sound waves and thermal energy to penetrate deep into the tissues, reducing inflammation and swelling. It can be highly effective in treating conditions along the mastitis spectrum.
When applied to the affected breast tissue, ultrasound waves create microscopic vibrations, generating heat and promoting blood flow. This process helps relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and resolve blocked milk ducts.

The treatment involves applying a gel-covered probe, which emits the sound waves, being moved over the affected area. It can be delivered in two primary modes:

Your physiotherapist will determine the appropriate mode and intensity based on the stage and type of your injury.

Ask your therapist if Therapeutic Ultrasound is appropriate for your injury.