Therapeutic ultrasound uses gentle, high-frequency sound waves to treat tissues beneath the skin. Scott uses it alongside hands-on treatment and exercise, particularly for joint problems in the knee, shoulder and ankle.
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Ultrasound
Therapy
How it works
A small handheld probe and a conductive gel are moved slowly over the area being treated. The sound waves pass through the skin into deeper tissues such as joint capsules, ligaments and tendons. Ultrasound is thought to help by gently warming the tissue, increasing local blood flow and supporting the body's healing response.
What we use it for
Knee joint pain and swelling, including osteoarthritis and after injury
Shoulder joint pain and stiffness, including frozen shoulder
Ankle sprains and ongoing ankle joint pain
Ligament and joint capsule injuries
Tendon pain, alongside a loading program
Part of a complete plan
Research on ultrasound is mixed, so we don't use it on its own. Scott combines it with joint mobilisation, soft tissue work and a tailored exercise program, and reviews your progress at each visit.
What to expect
Ultrasound is painless. Most people feel nothing, or a mild warmth. Treating an area usually takes 5 to 10 minutes within your consultation.
Is it right for me?
Ultrasound isn't used over a pregnant abdomen, the eyes, areas of cancer or active infection, near a pacemaker or other implanted device, or over growing bones in children. Scott will check this with you first.
Ultrasound is part of your osteopathy consultation. See our fees.
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