Ultrasound benefits for health

Ultrasound is used in many medical and healthcare branches. In imaging imaging, echographic equipment uses ultrasonic waves to visualize internal organs. In obstetrics, on the other hand, it is a basic method for tracking pregnancy and prenatal diagnosis of the fetus. In nephrology focused ultrasound sources can be used to break up stones in the kidneys. Ophthalmology is an ultrasound for eyewash treatment. The therapeutic use of ultrasound to combat pain and stimulate the recovery process is a widely used method in physical medicine.   What is ultrasound therapy and on what principle does it work? Ultrasound is a mechanical wave propagating oscillatory movement of the particulate matter (air, water) at a frequency of over 20,000 hertz. For medical purposes, ultrasound waves with a frequency of 800 kiloherts are commonly used. The depth of tissue penetration depends on the frequency used - the larger the penetration depth is. The effect of applying ultrasound therapy is due to the effects of waves passing through the tissues - swirling movements in cell cytoplasm and activation of intracellular metabolism, which is a kind of micro-massage of the tissues. The absorption of mechanical energy from the tissues leads to their heating, the so-called thermal effect, which in therapeutic doses of ultrasound is associated with increased metabolism, nervous conduction and lowering of the spastic muscle tone.   What are the physiological actions of ultrasound?  Mechanical action - ultrasound causes micro-vibrations that lead to micro massage of cells and tissues.  Thermal effect - part of the energy turns into heat. This effect is related to the local increase of the temperature of the tissues in a small degree range and the procedure itself does not feel any heat.  Physicochemical effects - increases the permeability of cell membranes. Stimulating regenerative processes and metabolism.  Reflector action - blood glucose and total cholesterol have been shown to be affected by certain organs and systems in certain areas or skin dermis (s). What are the therapeutic effects of ultrasound therapy? The curative actions of ultrasound therapy are due to the positive impact of ultrasound waves on tissues: Painful (leads to rise in the arousal threshold, reduction of the feeling of sickness), Anti-inflammatory, Spasmolytic (relaxed musculature), Stimulates regeneration (cell renewal), Improves microcirculation, Increases metabolism.   The facts speak Much of the world's best athletes - Olympic medalists and medalists and world championships in all kinds of sports, prefer to be subjected to ultrasound physical procedures when getting traumas. This treatment is more effective and better, and the recovery period is very short.