Therapies

Indications: Combining ultrasound (US) with electrical stimulation (e-stim) is a treatment option to decrease acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain, decrease muscle tone-spasm, increase local circulation, and increase-maintain joint range of motion (ROM). This approach combines the physiological benefits of electrical stimulation with US and is often applied over motor or acupoints to optimize clinical outcomes.

Research that supports the use of electrical stimulation combined with US includes:

Ultrasound and Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) combination treatment has a more effective analgesic effect and improves the functional efficiency of patients with pain in the lumbar spine than either ultrasound or TENS alone. ¹
The combination of ultrasound therapy and electrotherapy offers a greater immediate increase in the range of motion (ROM) of the muscle than placebo therapy, ultrasound therapy alone, or electrotherapy alone. ²
The combination of TENS and ultrasound therapy proved a more effective treatment modality in active trigger points and provided prompt relief of symptoms (decrease pain and increase ROM) than ischemic compression
alone. ³

References

1. Krukowska J, Dudkiewicz I, Balcerzak E, Linek P, Kulma D, Miller E: Evaluate the efficacy of combination therapy of ultrasound and currents of TENS professionally active in patients with pain of the lumbar spine. Wiad Lek.
2014;67(4):453-9, 2014.
2. Lee JC, Lin DL, and Hong C: The Effectiveness of Simultaneous Thermotherapy with Ultrasound and Electrotherapy with Combined AC and DC Current on the Immediate Pain Relief of Myofascial Trigger Points. Journal of Musculoskeletal Pain 5(1), 1997.
3. Mukkannavar, P. B: Effect of Combination Therapy [TENS & Ultrasound] and Ischemic Compression in the Treatment of Active Myofascial Trigger Points. Journal of Exercise Science and Physiotherapy, 4(2): 95-103, 2008.

Soft tissue injuries can be debilitating and frustrating. Graston Technique (GT) therapy is successful in effectively treating all soft tissue conditions, whether they are chronic, acute or post- surgical. GT therapy can help you enjoy life again. Our unique technique and instruments enable the treatment of scar tissue and fascial restrictions during rehabilitation that allows for faster rehabilitation and with greater success when the goal is restoring range of motion, eliminating pain, and restoring normal function.

Conditions Treated with GT

Back Pain
Neck Pain
Shoulder Pain
Wrist Pain
Knee Pain
Heel Pain
Hip Pain
Fibromyalgia
Hamstring Injuries
IT Band
Tennis Elbow
Golfer’s Elbow
Scar Tissue
Trigger Finger
Women’s Health (Post-Mastectomy and Caesarean Scarring)