The established contra-indications to heat therapy itself.
In an area of the body where a malignancy is known to be present.
Over or near bone growth centers until bone growth is complete.
Over the thoracic area if the patient is using a cardiac pacemaker.
Over a healing fracture.
Over ischemic tissues in individuals with vascular disease where the blood supply
would be unable to follow the increase in metabolic demand and tissue necrosis might
result.
In the presence of metal implants of any type.
Patients with sensory loss on the area to be treated.
The gonads or to the developing fetus.
The heart.
The brains.
The testicles.
The eyes.
Facial sinus as this exposes the eyes to the same hazards.
Ultrasound should not be used on unconscious patients.
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Ultrasound is a mechanical energy consisting of high-frequency vibrations applied by means
of an ultrasound applicator. These vibrations pass through the tissue of the body and are
gradually absorbed and transformed into heat. The resulting temperature increase triggers
biological changes to occur in the tissue for the relief of pain, relaxation of muscle spasms
and reduction of joint contractures.
Ultrasound is indicated for conditions that benefit from the application of deep heat: relief
of pain, muscle spasms and joint contractures. The objective of therapeutic ultrasound in the
treatment of selected medical conditions associated with the chronic and sub chronic condi-
tions of bursitis/ capsulitis, epicondylitis, ligament sprains, tendinitis, scar tissue healing and
muscle strain, is to reduce pain.
4.2 Intended Use Ultrasound therapy
4.2.1 Indications Ultrasound
4.2.2 Contra-indications Ultrasound
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