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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2:14- Physiological effects of low-intensity ultrasound
Increased collagen synthesis
Improved collagen alignment
Improved satellite cell proliferation
Improved protein expression
Improved mechanical properties
Increased collagen diameter5:55- Clinical use of long duration, low intensity ultrasound
-Achilles and elbow tendonopathy
Improved pain and strength
Improved pain and function over 6 weeks-Upper trap trigger points
Improved pain over 4 weeks9:55- What makes long duration, low intensity ultrasound different than traditional ultrasound
-More sound energy is absorbed
-Heating is done gradually
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