Therapeutic ultrasound as a form of treatment has been used by therapists over the last 50 years. It is thought
that it can help to reduce pain and muscle spasm, promote the healing process and reduce the healing time of
certain soft tissue injuries. Ultrasound is thought to accelerate the normal resolution time of the inflammatory
phase of tissue healing and increase blood flow which can be beneficial in the sub-acute phase of tissue
injury.
Ultrasonic waves are produced by the treatment head of the ultrasound machine which is moved over the surface
of the skin in the region of the injury. The treatment is gentle and all that felt is ultrasound head moving over
the skin. 
Ultrasound can help with ankle injuries, frozen shoulder, knee injuries, strains, sports injuries and many
more conditions. Ultrasound works well in combination with osteopathic treatment and can be very effective
