How does the therapy work? | Ultrasound in physical therapy

How does the therapy work?

Ultrasound has various physical effects when it comes into contact with the body. On the one hand, it causes the tissue itself to vibrate. This has a similar effect to a massage therapy.

This means that the blood circulation is increased, the cell metabolism is stimulated and thus the muscles are better supplied with blood. Thus toxins can be better removed. On the other hand more oxygen reaches the cells with the blood, which improves the supply.

When used on damaged nerves, or in the case of neuropathic pain, the nerve should be stimulated to regenerate. A further effect of ultrasound is its heat development. The heat generated in the tissue additionally leads to a further increase in blood circulation and relaxation in the tissue.

In this respect, ultrasound has similar effects to heat and massage therapy. Similar to these, the influence of the sound waves on the tissue has a mainly relaxing effect and can thus often contribute to improvement, especially in the case of chronic pain. In addition, ultrasound also stimulates the formation of collagen, an important component of connective tissue.

Effects on lymph drainage and the pH value of the skin are also described. When ultrasound is used in conjunction with active ingredients, e.g. in the form of creams or ointments, it promotes the absorption of the substances into the skin and their transport to the deeper tissue layers.