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Most people and patients, when they hear about "ultrasound" for their injuries, they think about the imaging ultrasound to see the baby image on the screen during their gynae check ups where they are told their baby's gender.
And that's the more common and familiar use of ultrasound...but we'd like to share with you as well that there are non-imaging, therapeutic ultrasound that we use to treat both:
In fact, research have shown that it accelerates both soft tissue and hard tissue healing.
Therapeutic ultrasound machines that our senior physiotherapists use in our physio clinics produce specialize healing sound waves that creates a healing effect on the patients'
And because these healing ultrasound waves are beyond the upper limit of human hearing, we can't really hear them whilst they're being effected.
The 2 most commonly used frequencies of the sound waves are 1 MHz (megahertz) and 3 MHz, which determine how deep the sound waves go. We use 3 MHz for more superficial injuries and 1 MHz for deeper ones.
These ultrasound waves travel through the skin and get absorbed by the soft tissues and bones.
For soft tissues such as tendons, cartilage, muscles and ligaments, there are 2 ways the therapeutic ultrasound waves work, which is:
High intensity continuous ultrasound can cause the tissues to have a heating effect.
What this does is this heating effect causes the surrounding blood vessels to expand, improving the blood circulation to that area. The heat also increases the metabolic rate of the cells of the soft tissues, increasing its healing capability.
This needs to be used cautiously, because in the event of acute (fresh) injuries to the soft tissues or bony tissues, using a heating element can increase the inflammation, which is not something that we want because that will cause the inflammation to become worse.
For acute injuries, we need to use low intensity pulsed ultrasound is preferred which increases the cellular activity of the injured soft tissue and promotes a faster healing, without the detrimental effects of heating.
During the treatment, patients typically will not feel much. The most that you may feel during a session is mild warmth.
As for the efficacy of ultrasound therapy in the healing of soft tissues, there is unfortunately no conclusive consensus on its therapeutic effects.
Current research suggests that effective
evidence based application of ultrasound is highly dependent on
therapist knowledge and appropriate training in ultrasound application, which is very important and why we only work with very experienced senior and principal physiotherapists in Phoenix Rehab physio clinics.
It remains a popular choice for physiotherapists mainly due to its clinical effectiveness reported by many clients. Patients and doctors anecdotally report effectiveness in 50-75% of the cases when ultrasound physiotherapy is applied.
There is very strong evidence in recent research to show that low intensity, pulsed ultrasound, started seven days after a diagnosed fracture of the bone, applied daily for one time of 20 minutes each time, can induce healing of the bones and reduces the healing time by 20-40%.
Should you wish to find out more about ultrasound and how It may help you, please feel free to get in touch
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Phoenix Rehab Group works with specialist physiotherapists and rehab therapists who are highly trained, qualified, experienced and passionate to provide high level of expert care to our patients.
PHYSIOTHERAPY & PHYSICAL THERAPY
HAND THERAPY & SPLINTING
Patients who sustained injuries to their elbows, forearms, hands, wrists (sprains and fractures) and fingers, and requires Hand Therapy to increase the function of their hand following injuries or post-operations as well as custom made hand splints.
Commonly treated hand pain injuries includes
CLINICAL PILATES & WELLNESS PILATES
Clinical Pilates is a form of physical exercise that focuses on posture, core stability, balance, control, strength, flexibility and breathing.
It is a system of safe and effective exercises, which meet specific individual needs, to treat a wide range of injuries and conditions.
You may do Pilates as matwork or with the reformer or both, and every session will be customized 100% to your fitness, injury and tolerance.
TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE (TCM)
DEEP TISSUE RELEASE & SPORTS MASSAGE THERAPY
Sports and deep tissue release massage helps to increase nutrient-rich blood flow to tired, tight and tense muscles to
It also prevents muscles from scar tissue micro-tears (and potential ruptures), and increases muscle performance.
Done regularly, it will keeps your muscles healthy and fit with body/movement-confidence. Read the benefits of regular deep tissue release therapy here.
ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES
All our allied health therapists and TCM physicians are fully insured and registered with Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC) and Traditional Chinese Medicine Board (TCMB).
See our entire team here with introductions and their specializations.
At the first session, our specialist physiotherapists will carry out a thorough assessment, helping them to select the most appropriate treatment to help you recover as well as provide treatment in the same session.
Follow up sessions are inline to provide expert treatment for your pain as well as prescribing specific exercises to reduce your risk of re-injury and giving you a long term solution.
We appreciate you as our valued clients and want you to know that the #1 way we grow as a clinic/brand is through word of mouth referrals from valued patients like yourself.
We do not rely on advertising - instead, we prefer and appreciate the goodwill and positive reinforcement from patients. When you have the chance, please tell your family, friends and physicians about the positive results and experience you have had in our physio clinics.
Email questions and your preferred physiotherapy timings to nigel@phoenixrehabgroup.com or
WhatsApp / SMS your name, preferred date, time and enquiries to +6588001830
Clinic Locations: See how to get to us here