ultrasound therapy


ultrasound therapy

Alternative medicine
The therapeutic use of ultrasonic waves which, when applied locally to joints, are said to be useful for vague arthritic complaints, including stiffness, arthritis, bursitis, tendinitis and chronic pain. The beneficial effect of ultrasound therapy is attributed to local heat, massage of the loco-regional tissues, and to an anti-inflammatory effect; it may also be used in conjunction with acupuncture.

ultrasound therapy

Mainstream medicine The application of ultrasound waves to soft tissue to heat and relax injured tissue and disperse edema