At a glance
Therapeutic ultrasound uses high-frequency mechanical waves to produce thermal and mechanical effects in deeper tissue layers. It is useful for fibrosis, adhesions, scars and musculoskeletal pain.
Clinical content by
Jaqueline Baiocchi
PhD in Oncology from AC Camargo Cancer Center, author, teacher, researcher and mentor to physiotherapists through Lymph Expert, her advanced vascular physiotherapy mentorship. A specialist in oncology physiotherapy, lymphedema and lipedema, trained at leading international lymphology schools.
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For information only. Treatment recommendations and the combination of techniques depend on individual assessment.