Authors
- Stanislav Peharec — University of Rijeka, Faculty of Health Studies, Department of Physiotherapy
- Alan Šustić — University of Rijeka, Faculty of Health Studies, Department of Clinical Medical Sciences II
Article type:
Review
Abstract:
Ultrasonic evaluation or rehabilitation ultrasonography is a useful and relatively new method in physical therapy and rehabilitation of the locomotor system. Along with technological development, ultrasonic devices have become more advanced, easier to use and affordable to a broader range of healthcare practitioners, as well as physiotherapists. The main advantages of such appliances are convenience and ease of use, low investment costs, repeatability, real-time dynamic recording and non-invasion. Due to the possibility of direct visualization of the structure of the locomotor system, rehabilitation ultrasonography is used to visualize muscles, tendons, fascias, ligaments, joints and nerves. Also, ultrasound is useful in Dry needling therapy (ultrasound-guided needle placement) or in the application and monitoring of “biofeedback” technique. Success in the use of rehabilitation ultrasonography, besides the quality of the apparatus itself, depends on the knowledge and experience of the viewer and therefore, an additional education of physiotherapists is necessary.
Keywords:
ultrasound, rehabilitative ultra- sound imaging