Integrative Pet Care

Ultrasound Therapy

Ultrasound waves are produced by synthetic crystals that are made to vibrate at a particular frequency because of their geometry. The crystals contract and expand when exposed to electric current. This movement of the crystals creates sound waves that can penetrate the skin. Ultrasound has both thermal and non thermal effects. The thermal effect of ultrasound is used to heat the tissues where appropriate and the non thermal effect can be used for wound healing.