Ultrasonic therapy is a method of treatment based on the effects of high frequency oscillations. The therapy simultaneously has on the body a mechanical, chemical and thermal effect and has found wide application in the fight against various pathological processes in the body.
Indications and contraindications for ultrasound therapy
The effect of ultrasound positively affects the condition of organs and tissues. It can change the course of pathological processes. In this case, small doses have a stimulating effect, while large doses have a depressant effect.
This method of treatment is prescribed in such cases:
- diseases of the digestive tract (ulcer, gastritis, colitis, dyskinesia, pancreatitis);
- surgical pathologies (infiltrates, scars, adhesions);
- ENT diseases, eye injuries, dental diseases;
- gynecological and urological problems;
- inflammation of the respiratory system (chronic bronchitis, tuberculosis, asthma, respiratory failure);
- osteochondrosis of the spine of neurological nature;
- Skin diseases (allergy, scleroderma).
Ultrasound therapy has a lot of contraindications. Among them are:
- atherosclerosis;
- atherosclerosis;
- pregnancy;
- CNS disease;
- tumors;
- diseases of the blood and endocrine system;
- cardiovascular failure;
- vegetovascular dystonia ;
- intoxication of the body;
- jaundice;
- neurotic, hyperglycemic asthenic syndrome.
Application of ultrasound therapy
Apparatus ultrasound has found wide application in various fields of medicine:
- Ultrasound therapy has gained popularity in cosmetology due to its ability to reduce trophic changes in the skin, neurodermatitis and scars.
- Apparatus ultrasound is actively used for facial care procedures. Cleaning, carried out with the help of vibrations of a certain frequency, allows you to pull out of the pores of the skin cork, dirt and remove the layer of dead epidermis. Ultrasound facial therapy allows you to get rid of various imperfections, such as dermatitis, wrinkles, age spots and acne.
- This type of treatment is also used for arthrosis or arthritis of the mandibular joint, parodontosis, for getting rid of sinusitis and healing of abscesses.
- Ultrasound therapy is also performed using drugs such as hydrocortisone. The use of drugs can increase the effectiveness of treatment and increase the concentration of the active substance in the damaged area. This method is prescribed for diseases of the musculoskeletal system, arthrosis, rhinitis, diseases of the nervous system.
- In rhinitis, ultrasound therapy is carried out by inserting into the nasal passages the cotton swabs moistened in the hydrocortisone.
- In surgery, ultrasound instruments are used to fight and prevent purulent infections, for welding bones and tissues,
for dissection of organs, plastic surgery. - Ultrasonic therapy in gynecology is prescribed for recovery after surgery, treatment of mastopathy, chronic colpitis, diseases of appendages, erosion of the cervix, to restore the menstrual cycle.
The device of ultrasonic therapy for the house
Improve the condition and eliminate signs of disease can be using a portable ultrasound device. This device allows you to cope with chronic and acute pain syndrome, relieve inflammation and accelerate the recovery process after injuries and surgical interventions. The home appliance has a wide range of effects, and it can be used immediately after surgery under the supervision of a doctor.