Phase 2: Ultrasound

Doctor applying ultrasound treatment to patient

Ultrasound

Other modalities used to address restricted range of motion used in physical therapy are Continuous Passive Motion machines, wall pulleys, and even Pilates equipment.  Ultrasound, an electrical modality that utilizes sound waves to warm tissues, is a popular treatment.  Ultrasound can be compared to moxibustion, as both treatments produce a localized heating of tissues (see photo).