A Review of Therapeutic Ultrasound

摘要: Almost 2 decades ago, it was pointed out that physical therapists tended to overlook the tenuous nature of scientific basis for use therapeutic ultrasound. The purpose this review is examine literature regarding biophysical effects ultrasound determine whether these may be considered sufficient provide a reason (biological rationale) insonation treatment people with pain and soft tissue injury. This does not discuss articles examined clinical usefulness (see article by Robertson Baker titled “A Review Therapeutic Ultrasound: Effectiveness Studies” in issue). frequently described either do occur vivo under conditions or have been proven effect conditions. reveals there currently insufficient evidence foundation [Baker KG, VJ, Duck FA. A ultrasound: effects. Phys Ther. 2001;81:1351‐1358.]