Description

Reviewing the physiological effects of low intensity ultrasound, discussing the clinical evidence for the use of long duration, low intensity ultrasound, and explaining why long duration, low intensity ultrasound may lead to better outcomes than traditional ultrasound.

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Timestamps

2:14- Physiological effects of low-intensity ultrasound

-Tendons

• Increased collagen synthesis
• Improved collagen alignment

-Muscle

• Improved satellite cell proliferation
• Improved protein expression

-Ligament

• Improved mechanical properties
• Increased collagen diameter

5:55- Clinical use of long duration, low intensity ultrasound

-Achilles and elbow tendonopathy

• Improved pain and strength

-Knee osteoarthritis

• Improved pain and function over 6 weeks

-Upper trap trigger points

• Improved pain over 4 weeks

9:55- What makes long duration, low intensity ultrasound different than traditional ultrasound

-More sound energy is absorbed

-Heating is done gradually

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