Therapeutic Ultrasound is a method of stimulating the tissues using sound waves to promote healing, tissue repair and pain relief.
What is Ultrasound?
Ultrasound is the mechanical vibrations (sound waves at a higher frequency then the human ear can hear) that promote the healing of injuries, stimulation of tissue repair and provide pain relief.
What are the benefits of Ultrasound?
- Speed up the healing process
- Relieve Pain
- Accelerate the normal stages of inflammation
- Increase strength
- Encourage cell growth
- Encourage capillary formation
- Improve scar tissue
- Promote elasticity
When would I use Ultrasound?
- Muscle Tears
- Tendon and Ligament Damage
- Chronic Arthritis
- Scar Tissue
Can I perform Ultrasound myself?
Yes, but it requires training. Equestricare can organise training and purchase of an Equine Ultrasound for $1100 inc GST.
Contact us at equestricare@equinesportstherapy.com.au