Underwater ultrasound

A procedure for treating the small joints of the hands and feet.

Mechanism of action:

Physical effects:

• Micro-massage effect (ultrasound, as a mechanical stimulus, causes vibrations in the tissues)
• Thermal effect (the absorbed energy is converted into heat).

Biochemical effects:

• Pain-relieving and muscle-relaxing effects. Increases oxygen supply to the treated area, thereby improving the healing process. Extremely effective for dispersing painful muscle knots.

Treatment procedure:

The patient places their hands and/or feet into a specially designed plastic container, and the treatment is performed using a traditional ultrasound transducer. The water surrounding the joints transmits the ultrasound effect to areas that cannot be directly treated due to the size of the transducer.

Treatment duration:

5 minutes.

Indications:

• Heberden's and Bouchard's arthrosis
• Rheumatoid arthritis in the inactive stage
• Degenerative changes in the I.CMC joint (thumb base joint, also known as "housewife's disease")
• Degenerative diseases of the small joints of the foot
• Various types of foot pain.

Contraindications:

Injuries or dermatological conditions affecting the skin of the hands and/or feet to be treated.