Ultrasound-, electrotherapy Ultrasound is used as a treatment modality for musculoskeletal problems, sport injuries, inflammation in case of acute or chronical pain.

Ultrasound therapy

As the ultrasound waves pass from the treatment head into the skin they cause the vibration of the surrounding tissues, this vibration leads to the production of heat within the tissue and heating may help to reduce pain and muscle spasm so promote the healing process.

Effects of therapeutic ultrasound:

• increase the blood flow
• reduce muscle spasm
• improve the healing process

Electrotherapy

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is a method of providing pain relief. TENS relieves pain mainly by stimulating the pain gate mechanism, and also increases the levels of the body's own natural pain killing substances called endorphins.

Effects of electrotherapy

• increase the blood flow
• reduce muscle spasm
• relief pain