Ultrasonic therapy apparatus: what it is, how it works, application

Ultrasound is used in therapeutic procedures. For its generation, a special apparatus is used, which emits ultrasonic waves. When exposed to tissues, they cause them to compress and stretch as micro-movements. The upper end of the ultrasound wave frequency range is used to treat tissues that are deep. The lower end of the range is included to repair inflammation located closer to the surface of the skin. Let's take a look at what these machines are, how they work and what they are used for.

Ultrasonic therapy devices

An ultrasound therapy device is a small piece of equipment. A portable machine has these basic elements:

• Built-in multi-frequency system.
• Ultrasound heads that emit frequencies of 1 or 3 MHz.
• Display, where you can set the parameters of ultrasound waves, customize the pulse or continuous mode of operation.

In advanced models, various built-in programs for specific diseases are available. The ultrasound wave parameters are automatically adjusted according to the selected mode.

A special transducer of the ultrasound machine is conducted over the body area. Through it, ultrasonic vibrations are transmitted, which are generated in the device. The patient feels a slight vibration.

Ultrasound therapy devices do not require any consumables. The device runs on a battery or from the power grid. Various models of ultrasound machines with buttons and a screen or with a touch panel are available. The functionality of the ultrasound therapy equipment can be extended with modules for laser therapy, electrotherapy and magnetotherapy. They also have a therapeutic effect on human body tissues.

Applications of ultrasound therapy devices

Ultrasound has the following therapeutic effects:

• Tissue repair.
• Increasing the permeability of the skin to improve the penetration of the drug through the sebaceous glands, hair follicles and sweat ducts.
• Tissue massage at the cellular level stimulates molecules to move faster. This activates metabolic processes in the tissues.
• Ph levels are normalized.

Ultrasound waves are used to restore the conduction of nerve fibers and eliminate spasms. Such an impact increases the permeability of the walls of blood vessels and local immunity. In edema, the fluid drains faster and tissues regenerate.

Ultrasonic therapy devices are used to treat such diseases:

• Arthritis and osteoarthritis.
• Infertility.
• Gastritis, pancreatitis.
• Tissue injuries of varying degrees of severity, sprains.
• Scars on the skin.
• Dental pathologies and others.

Ultrasound therapy is effective for rehabilitation and restoration of health and serves as a supplement to the main treatment. The procedure is painless and safe. However, ultrasound exposure should not be carried out independently without a doctor's prescription. Only a specialist can determine the appropriateness of this procedure and the appropriate mode of exposure to ultrasound waves.