Phonophoresis is a therapeutic modality that our physiotherapists at South Coast Physiotherapy in West Brantford, Simcoe, Paris, East Brantford, Delhi, Hamilton Mountain and Hamilton, ON use to relieve inflammation in affected muscles, tendons, ligaments, or arthritic joints. With this physiotherapy treatment, high-frequency sound waves are employed through ultrasound technology, as a way to administer medication or another healing chemical to the injured body part through the skin. If you’d like to learn more about phonophoresis and how it may benefit you, contact us today.
How does phonophoresis work?
Many people ask, “does phonophoresis hurt?” – The answer is NO! When your treatment is being conducted, our physiotherapist will gently move the ultrasound wand over the affected area. It is likely that you will feel nothing at all, but in some cases, you may feel a slight warming sensation as the treatment is being applied.
The medications used in phonophoresis treatments are anti-inflammatories, aimed at relieving pain and reducing swelling. The sound waves from ultrasound technology result in the medicine being transmitted through your skin for absorption, so it may reach the affected tissues underneath.
Some common medications used for phonophoresis treatments include:
- Hydrocortisone
- Dexamethasone
- Salicylates
- Lidocaine
Phonophoresis can also be used to treat a variety of conditions affecting the soft tissues.
Some of the most common conditions that our physiotherapists at South Coast Physiotherapy in West Brantford, Simcoe, Paris, East Brantford, Delhi, Hamilton Mountain and Hamilton, ON recommend for this treatment include:
- Arthritis
- Tendinitis
- Bursitis
- Adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder)
