Phonophoresis – this is the use of ultrasound to increase the effectiveness of local drugs. During the procedure, medicinal products seem to be pushed by ultrasonic waves and penetrate into the tissues at a deeper level than during ordinary rubbing or massage. However, it must be taken into account that only some drugs are used during phonophoresis. The choice of the drug depends on many factors, for example, on the size of the molecules of the drug. Molecules should easily ""pick up"" ultrasonic waves and delivered to the center of inflammation. Below we will talk about the use of the procedure in medicine and cosmetology, about the phonophoresis technique in gynecology, about the nuances of using certain drugs that are administered phonophoretically.
Ultrasound with an intensity of 1 W/cm2 is used in physiotherapeutic practice. Two modes are usually used: continuous and/or pulsed. The susceptibility of tissues depends on their ability to absorb ultrasound and the frequency of ultrasound oscillations. So, compared to blood, muscle tissue absorbs ultrasound waves 10 times more intensively, and bone tissue 75 times more intensively. The best result is observed at the border of fabrics with different acoustic properties. It was noticed that the absorption of ultrasound changes during the development of a pathological process in the tissues.
Apparatus for ultrasound therapy UST – these are portable devices that are found in almost every physical therapy office. Doctors use phonophoresis to treat many pathologies: ultrasonic exposure triggers natural protective reactions in the body, normalizes the state of the autonomic nervous system, and increases the absorption properties of the skin. Phonophoresis with hydrocortisone is prescribed for joint diseases, osteochondrosis, injuries and post-traumatic changes.
Fonophoresis is quite effective for the treatment of injuries of soft tissues, pathologies of the musculoskeletal system. One of the main advantages of this treatment is that the drug gets directly into the source of inflammation. Analgesic and anti-inflammatory drugs of systemic action are ""distributed"" throughout the body in equal quantities, negatively affecting the stomach, liver, kidneys and other organs. When performing phonophoresis of the nose in children, the drug enters only the inflammation zone. Therefore, ultrasound therapy is often used in pediatric practice.
The patient can learn about the indications and contraindications for ultrasound therapy at the doctor's appointment.
Usually phonophoresis is prescribed:
- after injuries (dislocation, inflammation);
- for rheumatic diseases;
- with neurological pain in the lower back;
- for bursitis, arthritis, arthrosis;
- with tunnel syndrome (carpal tunnel syndrome);
- when stretching ligaments;
- with prostatitis;
- for sinusitis, tonsillitis and other diseases.
The effect of treating joints with phonophoresis has been proven by research. Ultrasound therapy also helps with osteochondrosis. Medical phonophoresis of the spine – what is this procedure? The influence of ultrasound improves microcirculation and strengthens regeneration processes, which helps relieve pain. Phonophoresis of the spine is usually performed with the use of hormonal, pain-relieving, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
Ultrasound therapy – effective and relatively inexpensive physiotherapeutic procedure. Yes, the price of phonophoresis of tonsils in Kyiv varies within 200 hryvnias. The exact cost of physiotherapy procedures can be viewed on our site
Phonophoresis – a fairly common method of hardware cosmetology, which is based on a combination of effects caused by ultrasound and special cosmetic or therapeutic agents. Thanks to ultrasound, drugs penetrate to a depth of 4-6 centimeters. Phonophoresis activates lymphatic drainage and local blood circulation, accelerates regeneration processes, reduces swelling, has an anti-inflammatory effect, and improves skin condition.
Why is facial skin phonophoresis performed in cosmetology? Active substances that penetrate the tissues during phonophoresis are accumulated, that is, their effect is extended for a certain period. In cosmetology, the procedure is used to treat cellulite, smooth out scars, and restore impaired fat metabolism, blood and lymph circulation. Phonophoresis contributes to the saturation of tissues with oxygen, increasing the elasticity of connective tissue due to the restoration of collagen and elastin fibers.
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