DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND

What is Diagnostic Ultrasound?

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Diagnostic ultrasound is a safe, non-invasive imaging technique used to visualize muscles, tendons, ligaments, and other soft tissues in real time. In a physical therapy setting, ultrasound helps your provider accurately assess injuries, monitor healing, and develop targeted treatment plans—without radiation or discomfort.

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How is it Performed?

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During a diagnostic ultrasound session, a small handheld device called a transducer is gently moved over the skin. The transducer uses sound waves to create live images of the tissues beneath the surface. This allows your provider to see inside the body and identify issues such as muscle tears, inflammation, or scar tissue.

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What Conditions Does it Help Assess?
 

• Muscle strains and tears

• Tendon injuries (e.g., tendinitis, tendinosis)

• Ligament sprains

• Joint swelling or effusion

• Scar tissue

• Chronic pain or unexplained discomfort

• Monitoring progress of healing

 

Benefits of Diagnostic Ultrasound:

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• Safe and painless; no radiation

• Real-time, dynamic assessment

• Helps pinpoint the source of pain or dysfunction

• Guides more accurate and effective treatment

• Immediate results and feedback​​

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