Ultrasonotherapy

The use of ultrasound for therapeutic purposes is one of the most widespread and long-standing techniques in physiotherapy. Ultrasound therapy is based on a simple principle: deep tissue stimulation through sound vibrations (not perceptible to the human ear) and their relaxing, analgesic, anti-inflammatory and defibrosing action. Pain-free, ultrasound therapy is effective for conditions as diverse as sprains, tendonitis, strains and haematomas. Among the many devices available on the market, the BTL 4000 Premium stands out for its performance and efficiency. In this article, we offer you a complete and detailed guide to ultrasound therapy and the BTL 4000 Premium device, to help you better understand how they work and their benefits.

Effects of Ultrasonotherapy

  • Defibrosing action: this is the mechanical action of ultrasound application, which has a destructive effect initiated by the release of gas bubbles in tissues (cavitation phenomenon). This effect on the collagen structure makes it more flexible, and encourages the spatial organization of tendon structure reconstruction along a longitudinal axis.
  • Analgesic action: nerve conduction may be slowed down or even temporarily interrupted. This can be explained by the depolarization of afferent nerve fibers due to the thermal effect. Ultrasound thermotherapy reaches the deepest structures.
  • Anti-inflammatory action: increased heat in the treated area is accompanied by increased metabolism at cellular level (vascularization/vasodilatation: circulating oxygenation and metabolites, increased membrane permeability).

Ultrasound generators used in physiotherapy generally work with frequencies of 1 MHz for in-depth treatments, and 3 MHz for surface treatments. To be effective, the device must be powerful, i.e. offer an intensity of at least 3 W/cm2 in pulsed mode, and at least 2 W/cm2 in continuous mode. All our machines can work at these frequencies and intensities.

Indications for ultrasound therapy

  • Tendinitis (and more generally all tendinopathies);
  • Tears, strains, strains (and any other muscular injury);
  • Bursitis;
  • Grip problems on scars following an accident or surgery;
  • Dupuytren’s syndrome or Raynaud’s disease;
  • Sprains;
  • Hematomas;
  • Pain (cartilage, muscle, joint or insertion pain);
  • Enthesopathy.

The BTL 4000 Premium

The BTL 4000 Premium is a high-quality ultrasound therapy device designed for optimum performance in the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. This device is specially designed for physiotherapy professionals and offers a variety of advanced functions, such as

  • Color touchscreen: The BTL 4000 Premium features an intuitive color touchscreen for fast, easy operation.
  • Treatment modes: It offers several treatment modes, such as continuous, pulsed and combined, to suit a variety of conditions.
  • Adjustable power: The unit’s power can be adjusted to suit the specific needs of each patient, ensuring personalized treatment.
  • Quiet operation: The BTL 4000 Premium operates silently, providing a quiet, comfortable treatment environment.