• ESS 349 Lab Manual
  • Terminology
  • Stretching
  • HIPAA
  • HOPS
  • SOAP Notes
  • Universal Precautions
  • Wound Care
  • Blisters
  • P.R.I.C.E.
  • Thermotherapy Notes
  • Cryotherapy Notes
  • Neutral Therapy Notes
  • Game Ready Chart
  • Bob-Dog
  • Modality Chart
  • Heat Modalities
  • Cold Modalities
  • Therapeutic Modalities
  • Preventative Ankle Taping
  • Phases of Rehabilitation
  • Rehab Tools
  • Hypervolt User Guide
  • Ankle HOPS Notes
  • ANKLE HOPS
  • Palpations
  • Special Tests
  • How to Use a Tape Shark
  • Arch Taping
  • Patellar Tendon Taping
  • Wraps
  • KNEE HOPS
  • Palpations
  • Special Tests
  • Crutch Fitting
  • SHOULDER HOPS
  • Palpations
  • Special Tests
  • Additional Tape Jobs
  • Concussion Education
  • Wiihab
  • Kinesio Tape
  • 3" Powerflex Ankle
  • HOPS Rubrics
  • Download
  • Translations
  • Ultrasound

    Physiological Effect

    Sound waves create vibrations in the molecules of muscle fibers to increase blood flow to the area and reduce pain.

    Indications

    Small soft tissue injuries such as:

    Contraindications

    **Ultrasound can be used on acute injuries as long as the pulse output is used.

    Application

    Apply ultrasound gel generously to affected area.

    Move the ultrasound wand in slow circular motions over the area with a maximum diameter of 2 inches

    1 MHz- deep treatment area 2 MHz- moderate depth

    3 MHz- superficial treatment area

    Time intervals

    5 minutes

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