Echotherapy | Methods and information

Q: Is echotherapy the same as an ultrasound?

Echotherapy uses ultrasound imaging to visualise muscles, tendons, ligaments and bones.

Q: Does the ultrasound scan hurt?

The examination is described as painless.

Q: Is there radiation involved?

No. The examination is described as without radiation.

Q: Do I get results right away?

In many cases, there is already clarity during the same appointment.

Q: What if something abnormal is found?

If abnormalities are found, we can better determine your treatment process. In some cases, it may be decided to start a different process via your GP.

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Echotherapy (Ultrasound)

Faster clarity about what’s going on

Echotherapy is an innovative and effective technique using ultrasound. With echotherapy, we can visualise abnormalities in muscles, tendons, ligaments and bones. Once we have a clearer picture, we can better determine the right treatment process. In some cases, the findings can also be a reason to follow a different route via your general practitioner (GP).

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What is echotherapy?

Echotherapy is an examination using ultrasound imaging. During the scan, the physiotherapist moves a small ultrasound device (the “probe”) over your skin. On a screen, live images appear of structures such as muscles, tendons, bursae and joints.

Why do we use echotherapy?

Echotherapy helps us understand what may be causing your symptoms by visualising the tissues involved. For example, we can assess whether there may be signs of an inflammation, tear, thickening, or calcification.

This information helps us:

Make your treatment plan more targeted
Monitor what we see and align treatment accordingly
Decide if a different medical pathway via your GP is appropriate

What to expect during the ultrasound appointment

The ultrasound examination is described as:

Painless
Without radiation
Quick — in many cases there is already clarity during the same appointment

What happens after abnormalities are found?

If echotherapy shows abnormalities, we use that information to better determine your treatment process. Depending on what is seen, it may also be decided to start a different process through your GP.

Echotherapy (Ultrasound)

What is echotherapy?

Why do we use echotherapy?

What to expect during the ultrasound appointment

What happens after abnormalities are found?

FAQ

Is echotherapy the same as an ultrasound?

Does the ultrasound scan hurt?

Is there radiation involved?

Do I get results right away?

What if something abnormal is found?