The goal is to help increaserange of motionand flexibility.
Ultrasound therapy should not, however, be used in certain situations or on particular parts of the body.
There is also some some debate in physical therapy aboutwhether ultrasound really worksto help improve healing.
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Ultrasound should not be the only treatment that you receive for your condition.
In general, your rehab should focus on active movements like exercise.
Passive treatments, like ultrasound, should not be the only treatment you receive during your rehabilitation.
Summary
Ultrasound is commonly used in physical therapy to help provide pain relief and speed up healing.
There are certain situations where it should not be used, however.
It should not be used on pregnant people or children.
There is also some debate about whether or not ultrasound therapy actually helps improve healing.
