{"id":4346,"date":"2026-08-21T06:38:21","date_gmt":"2026-08-21T06:38:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/?page_id=4346"},"modified":"2026-08-21T06:41:31","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T06:41:31","slug":"ultrasound-guided-rehabilitation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/ultrasound-guided-rehabilitation\/","title":{"rendered":"Ultrasound-Guided Rehabilitation"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"4346\" class=\"elementor elementor-4346\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9dd418e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9dd418e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ecbd1ab e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ecbd1ab\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div 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href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/sports-injury-clinic\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Sports injury clinic<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4060\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/back-and-neck-pain-clinic\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Back and neck pain clinic<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4061\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/shoulder-clinic\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Shoulder clinic<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4062\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/hip-and-knee-clinic\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Hip and knee clinic<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4063\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/foot-and-ankle-clinic\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Foot and ankle clinic<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4064\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/hand-therapy\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Hand therapy<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4065\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/tmj-jaw-pain-physiotherapy\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">TMJ (jaw pain) physiotherapy<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4066\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/vestibular-dizziness-vertigo-physiotherapy\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Vestibular physiotherapy<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4067\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/chronic-pain-management\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Chronic pain management<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4068\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/fibromyalgia-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Fibromyalgia rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4069\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/hypermobility-eds-hsd-clinic\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Hypermobility (EDS\/HSD) clinic<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-has-children menu-item-4073\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\" tabindex=\"-1\">Specialist Rehabilitation<\/a>\n<ul class=\"sub-menu elementor-nav-menu--dropdown\">\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4074\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/stroke-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Stroke rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4075\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/cardiac-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Cardiac rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4076\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/parkinsons-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Parkinson&#8217;s rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4077\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/multiple-sclerosis-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Multiple sclerosis rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4078\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/neurological-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Neurological rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4079\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/orthopaedic-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Orthopaedic rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4080\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/joint-replacement-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Joint replacement rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4081\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/fracture-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Fracture rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4082\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/falls-prevention\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Falls prevention<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4083\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/balance-clinic\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Balance clinic<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4084\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/elderly-rehabilitation-frailty-programme\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Elderly rehabilitation (frailty programme)<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4085\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/cancer-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Cancer rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4086\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/long-covid-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Long COVID rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4087\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/respiratory-physiotherapy\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Respiratory physiotherapy<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4088\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/amputee-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Amputee rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-has-children menu-item-4089\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\" tabindex=\"-1\">Health<\/a>\n<ul class=\"sub-menu elementor-nav-menu--dropdown\">\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4090\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/womens-health-physiotherapy\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Women&#8217;s health physiotherapy<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4091\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/pelvic-floor-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Pelvic floor rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4092\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/pessary-clinic\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Pessary clinic<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4093\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/pregnancy-physiotherapy\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Pregnancy physiotherapy<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4094\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/postnatal-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Postnatal rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4095\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/diastasis-recti-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Diastasis recti rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4096\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/mens-pelvic-health\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Men&#8217;s pelvic health<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4097\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/continence-clinic\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Continence clinic<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4098\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/paediatric-physiotherapy\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Paediatric physiotherapy<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4099\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/teenage-sports-injuries\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Teenage sports injuries<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-has-children menu-item-4100\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\" tabindex=\"-1\">Sports &#038; Performance<\/a>\n<ul class=\"sub-menu elementor-nav-menu--dropdown\">\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4101\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/sports-massage\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Sports massage<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4102\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/pilates\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Pilates<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4104\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/running-assessment\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Running assessment<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4105\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/running-gait-analysis\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Running gait analysis<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4106\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/cycling-biomechanics\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Cycling biomechanics<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4107\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/return-to-sport-testing\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Return-to-sport testing<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4108\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/injury-prevention-programmes\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Injury prevention programmes<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4109\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/performance-screening\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Performance screening<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4110\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/pre-season-screening\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Pre-season screening<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4111\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/strength-conditioning\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Strength &#038; conditioning<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4112\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/functional-movement-screening\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Functional movement screening<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-has-children menu-item-4113\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\" tabindex=\"-1\">Diagnostics &#038; Technology<\/a>\n<ul class=\"sub-menu elementor-nav-menu--dropdown\">\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4114\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/shockwave-therapy\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Shockwave therapy<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4115\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/therapeutic-ultrasound\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Therapeutic ultrasound<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4116\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/ultrasound-guided-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Ultrasound-guided rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4117\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/digital-gait-analysis\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Digital gait analysis<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4118\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/movement-analysis\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Movement analysis<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4119\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/force-plate-testing\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Force plate testing<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4120\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/balance-assessment\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Balance assessment<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4121\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/grip-strength-testing\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Grip strength testing<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4123\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/workplace-ergonomic-assessment\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Workplace ergonomic assessment<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4124\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/home-ergonomic-assessment\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Home ergonomic assessment<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4125\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/wearable-movement-monitoring\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Wearable movement monitoring<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4126\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/tele-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Tele-rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-has-children menu-item-4127\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\" tabindex=\"-1\">Integrative Care<\/a>\n<ul class=\"sub-menu elementor-nav-menu--dropdown\">\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4128\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/medical-acupuncture\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Medical acupuncture<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4129\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/dry-needling\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Dry needling<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4130\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/cupping-therapy\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Cupping therapy<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4131\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/specialist-ayurveda-treatments\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" 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data-id=\"f5cf96d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f99ddae elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f99ddae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>Using real-time ultrasound imaging to support assessment and rehabilitation<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultrasound-guided rehabilitation uses real-time ultrasound imaging to help assess how selected muscles and soft tissues behave during movement and exercise.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike therapeutic ultrasound, which uses sound waves as a treatment, ultrasound-guided rehabilitation uses ultrasound as an imaging and feedback tool. The clinician can observe certain structures while you move, contract or relax muscles and use this information to guide rehabilitation.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where appropriate, it may be used to improve understanding of muscle activation, provide visual feedback during exercises and support more individualised rehabilitation.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This service should only be provided by clinicians who have completed appropriate training and are working within their professional scope of practice.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>What is ultrasound-guided rehabilitation?<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultrasound imaging produces real-time images of structures beneath the skin.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During rehabilitation, it may be used to observe selected:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Muscles<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tendons<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soft tissues<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Movement of structures<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Muscle contraction and relaxation<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The image appears on a screen while the assessment or exercise is being performed.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This means you may be able to see a muscle changing shape as you contract or relax it.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The information can then be used alongside normal physiotherapy assessment and exercise.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>How is this different from therapeutic ultrasound?<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The two treatments have very different purposes.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Therapeutic ultrasound<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therapeutic ultrasound uses sound waves as a treatment modality.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It does not provide an image for the clinician or patient.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Ultrasound-guided rehabilitation<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultrasound-guided rehabilitation uses imaging to observe structures and movement in real time.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ultrasound is being used to:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assess<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monitor<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide visual feedback<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guide exercise<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is therefore closer to an assessment and rehabilitation tool than a passive treatment.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Is it the same as a diagnostic ultrasound scan?<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not necessarily.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A formal diagnostic ultrasound examination is performed to investigate and report on a suspected condition.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultrasound used within physiotherapy may instead be used as point-of-care imaging to answer a specific clinical question or support rehabilitation.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, the clinician may want to observe whether a particular muscle is contracting during an exercise.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If symptoms require a formal diagnostic investigation, you may still need referral for appropriate medical imaging.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Who may benefit from ultrasound-guided rehabilitation?<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It may be useful where seeing muscle or tissue behaviour could provide additional information during rehabilitation.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This may include selected people with:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pelvic floor dysfunction<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abdominal muscle rehabilitation needs<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diastasis recti<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difficulty activating particular muscles<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Post-surgical rehabilitation needs<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Selected tendon problems<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Musculoskeletal injuries<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduced confidence performing particular exercises<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is not necessary for every physiotherapy condition.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many people can complete effective rehabilitation without ultrasound imaging.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>What happens during your first appointment?<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The appointment begins with a normal physiotherapy assessment.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may be asked about:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your symptoms<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How long the problem has been present<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Previous injuries<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surgery<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Current exercise<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Activities that are difficult<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Previous rehabilitation<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical conditions<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your goals<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A physical assessment may then look at:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Movement<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strength<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mobility<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Functional activities<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relevant muscle control<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If ultrasound imaging is likely to provide useful additional information, it may then be introduced.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>What happens during the ultrasound assessment?<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A small amount of ultrasound gel is applied to the skin.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ultrasound probe is placed over the area being assessed and gently moved until the relevant structure can be viewed.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may then be asked to:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contract a muscle<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relax the muscle<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breathe normally<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perform a specific movement<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complete an exercise<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The clinician can observe how the structure responds in real time.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The procedure is generally painless.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Real-time visual feedback<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the main uses of ultrasound within rehabilitation is visual feedback.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes it is difficult to know whether you are contracting the intended muscle correctly.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With ultrasound imaging, you may be able to see the muscle respond on the screen.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This can make an exercise easier to understand.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, you may be asked to perform a gentle contraction while watching how the muscle changes.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The aim is eventually to perform the movement correctly without needing the screen.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Muscle activation<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some rehabilitation exercises rely on learning how to activate a particular muscle.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This can sometimes be difficult after:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Injury<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surgery<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pregnancy<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Long periods of reduced activity<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultrasound imaging may help determine whether the muscle is responding during an exercise.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If it is not, the physiotherapist can adjust:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Position<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instructions<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breathing<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">until a more useful response is achieved.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Muscle relaxation<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rehabilitation is not always about making muscles contract more strongly.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some conditions involve difficulty relaxing particular muscles.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Real-time ultrasound may sometimes help someone understand the difference between:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contracting<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Holding tension<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fully relaxing<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This can be particularly useful where coordination is the main rehabilitation goal.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Ultrasound-guided pelvic floor rehabilitation<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultrasound imaging may sometimes be used as a non-invasive form of visual feedback during pelvic floor rehabilitation.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on the technique used, the clinician may observe changes associated with pelvic floor contraction and relaxation.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This can help if you:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are unsure whether you are performing pelvic floor exercises correctly<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have difficulty feeling a contraction<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have difficulty relaxing the muscles<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Need feedback during rehabilitation<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It may provide an alternative source of information alongside clinical assessment.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Pelvic floor strengthening<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If weakness is identified, ultrasound feedback may help you learn how to perform a controlled pelvic floor contraction.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Training may then progress towards:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Short contractions<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Longer holds<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Functional movements<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lifting<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ultrasound itself does not strengthen the pelvic floor.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strength improves through repeated and progressively appropriate exercise.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Pelvic floor relaxation<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people have pelvic floor muscles that remain overactive or difficult to relax.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this situation, repeatedly strengthening the muscles may not be appropriate.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visual feedback may sometimes help demonstrate whether the muscles are relaxing between contractions.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treatment may also include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breathing<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relaxation<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mobility<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coordination exercises<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h2><b>Postnatal rehabilitation<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultrasound imaging may be useful in selected cases during postnatal rehabilitation.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It may help assess or provide feedback around:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abdominal muscle activation<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pelvic floor coordination<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breathing<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abdominal-wall movement<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This can be combined with progressive strengthening and return to normal physical activity.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The goal is to help you become stronger and more confident rather than continue relying on imaging throughout rehabilitation.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Diastasis recti rehabilitation<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For people with abdominal muscle separation after pregnancy, ultrasound imaging may sometimes provide additional information about how the abdominal wall behaves during exercise.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The clinician may observe:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abdominal muscle activity<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Changes during breathing<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Response to different exercises<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Behaviour of the abdominal wall during loading<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treatment should still focus on functional recovery.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This may include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abdominal strengthening<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whole-body strength<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lifting<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gym exercise<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Return to running<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The aim is not simply to achieve a particular image or measurement on the screen.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Abdominal muscle rehabilitation<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The deeper abdominal muscles can sometimes be viewed using ultrasound imaging.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This may help when learning exercises involving:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abdominal control<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breathing<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trunk stability<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Post-surgical rehabilitation<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you understand how to perform the exercise, training should generally progress towards more functional and demanding movements.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Rehabilitation after surgery<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After surgery, pain, swelling and reduced activity can affect normal muscle activation.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultrasound may sometimes be used to observe selected muscles during rehabilitation.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This may help identify whether a muscle is:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contracting<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relaxing<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Responding differently from expected<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise can then be adjusted accordingly.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any rehabilitation must still follow restrictions provided by the surgical team.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Tendon rehabilitation<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Musculoskeletal ultrasound can provide useful information about certain tendons.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, tendon appearance on imaging does not always match how much pain someone experiences.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For this reason, rehabilitation should not be based entirely on what the tendon looks like.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treatment may still need to focus on:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Progressive strengthening<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loading<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Running<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jumping<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Return to sport<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultrasound findings should be considered alongside symptoms and physical function.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Tendon changes do not always mean damage<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultrasound imaging can show structural changes in tendons even in people who have little or no pain.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Similarly, someone can have significant symptoms without dramatic imaging findings.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Images should therefore be interpreted carefully.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The aim of rehabilitation is to improve:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strength<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Function<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical capacity<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confidence<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rather than trying to make every structure appear completely normal on imaging.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Ultrasound-guided rehabilitation for musculoskeletal problems<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In musculoskeletal physiotherapy, ultrasound may sometimes help answer specific questions during assessment.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is a particular muscle contracting?<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does a structure move during a specific task?<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is muscle activation changing with a different exercise?<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These findings can complement the wider assessment.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They should not replace:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clinical examination<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strength testing<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Movement assessment<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Functional testing<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h2><b>Using ultrasound to select exercises<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultrasound may help determine which exercise produces the desired response.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, two exercises may feel similar, but imaging may show that one produces clearer activation of the intended muscle.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The clinician can then use this information when selecting your initial programme.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As rehabilitation progresses, exercise should become increasingly based on functional demands rather than remaining dependent on ultrasound.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Using ultrasound to progress exercise<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultrasound may also help assess whether muscle control remains effective when an exercise becomes more difficult.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Progression might involve:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Changing position<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moving an arm or leg<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adding resistance<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Performing a functional movement<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once adequate control is established, rehabilitation can move towards normal strength and conditioning.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Ultrasound is a feedback tool, not the goal<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seeing a muscle work on a screen can be helpful.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, the long-term aim is not to become good at producing a particular ultrasound image.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The goal is to improve your ability to:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Move<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lift<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Run<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Participate in sport<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complete everyday activities<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultrasound should support this process rather than become the focus of rehabilitation.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Building strength after ultrasound-guided exercises<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once muscle activation is understood, exercises may progress towards more demanding strengthening.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on the condition, this may include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Squats<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lunges<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step exercises<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resistance training<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carrying<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abdominal exercises<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gym-based training<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The programme should increase physical capacity rather than staying at the same low level because imaging is no longer being used.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Breathing and movement<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultrasound imaging may sometimes be used to show how breathing affects areas such as the abdominal wall or pelvic floor.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This can help during exercises that require coordination between:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breathing<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abdominal muscles<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pelvic floor<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Movement<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The aim is not to create a complicated breathing technique.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eventually, breathing and movement should become natural again.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Visual feedback and confidence<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people find it difficult to trust that they are performing an exercise correctly.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seeing the movement on screen can provide reassurance.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This can be particularly helpful when the muscle contraction is subtle and difficult to feel.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As confidence improves, visual feedback should usually be needed less frequently.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Ultrasound and movement assessment<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultrasound provides information about structures beneath the skin, but it does not show the complete movement picture.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A full rehabilitation assessment may still need to consider:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strength<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Balance<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walking<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Running<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Squatting<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lifting<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sport-specific movement<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The imaging findings are therefore only one part of the assessment.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Ultrasound and pain<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A painful area does not necessarily need ultrasound imaging.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain can be influenced by many factors, including:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Injury<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strength<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Training load<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Joint irritation<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Previous surgery<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sensitivity<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If ultrasound imaging will not change the rehabilitation plan, there may be little reason to use it.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The decision should be based on whether the imaging provides useful clinical information.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Ultrasound and rehabilitation monitoring<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In selected situations, imaging may be repeated to review how muscle activation or movement changes.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, repeated scans are not necessary simply to prove that rehabilitation is working.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More useful measures of progress may include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improved strength<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduced symptoms<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Better movement<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Greater exercise tolerance<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Return to normal activity<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imaging should only be repeated when the information is likely to influence treatment.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Is ultrasound imaging safe?<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diagnostic-style ultrasound imaging does not use ionising radiation.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When performed appropriately by a trained clinician, it can be used as a real-time assessment and feedback tool.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The clinician should follow appropriate professional guidance regarding:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Training<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Equipment<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Image interpretation<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Documentation<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scope of practice<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h2><b>Appropriate training and professional scope<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultrasound imaging requires additional knowledge and practical training.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A physiotherapist using ultrasound should have appropriate education and competence for the specific type of imaging they provide.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The clinician should also understand the limitations of ultrasound and recognise when formal diagnostic imaging or specialist medical assessment is required.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy recognises point-of-care ultrasound within physiotherapy practice when practitioners have the appropriate competence and work within their professional scope.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Ultrasound does not replace formal diagnostic imaging<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If there is concern about a significant injury or underlying medical condition, you may require investigation through an appropriate imaging service.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This could include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diagnostic ultrasound<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">X-ray<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MRI<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other medical investigations<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultrasound used during rehabilitation should not delay necessary referral.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>What happens if something unexpected is seen?<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Occasionally, imaging may identify something that requires further assessment.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the finding is outside the clinician&#8217;s scope or requires formal diagnosis, referral to an appropriate healthcare professional or diagnostic service may be recommended.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The clinician should avoid making conclusions from an image that cannot be appropriately interpreted within their training and scope.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Is ultrasound-guided rehabilitation invasive?<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Usually no.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When ultrasound is used purely for imaging and exercise feedback, the probe is placed externally against the skin.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A small amount of gel is used to improve contact.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No needle or injection is involved.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Ultrasound-guided injections are different<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultrasound-guided injection therapy is a separate procedure.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During an injection, ultrasound imaging is used to help guide a needle towards a specific target.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This requires additional clinical qualifications, prescribing or medicines-management arrangements where relevant, and specific professional competence.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An ultrasound-guided rehabilitation service does not automatically include injections.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>What should I wear?<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clothing should allow access to the area being assessed.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on the body region, you may be asked to adjust clothing so the ultrasound probe can contact the skin.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your privacy and comfort should be maintained throughout the assessment.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Do I need to prepare for the appointment?<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preparation depends on the area being assessed.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For most musculoskeletal ultrasound-guided rehabilitation sessions, little preparation is required.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For some pelvic health imaging techniques, you may receive specific instructions before the appointment.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any preparation should be explained when the appointment is arranged.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>How often is ultrasound needed?<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultrasound imaging does not necessarily need to be used during every rehabilitation appointment.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It may be most useful:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During initial assessment<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When learning a difficult muscle contraction<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When changing an exercise<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When progress has stalled<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When a specific clinical question needs answering<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the exercise can be performed independently, continued imaging may provide little additional value.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Ultrasound-guided rehabilitation and home exercises<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The purpose of real-time feedback is usually to improve exercises you can then perform independently.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may receive a home programme involving:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strengthening<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Muscle activation<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relaxation<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breathing<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mobility<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Functional movement<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The programme can be progressed as your ability improves.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You do not need ultrasound equipment at home.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Returning to gym exercise<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultrasound-guided rehabilitation may initially help you understand how a muscle is working.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, returning to gym training requires greater physical capacity.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your programme may progress towards:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resistance training<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Squats<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deadlift variations<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lunges<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carrying<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pressing or pulling exercises<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Progress depends on the condition and your goals.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Returning to running<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your goal is running, ultrasound may occasionally contribute to early rehabilitation.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Later stages need to focus on:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strength<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Single-leg control<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calf capacity<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Running tolerance<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Impact<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ability to activate a muscle correctly during an ultrasound assessment does not automatically mean you are ready to run.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Returning to sport<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sport requires speed, power, coordination and repeated physical effort.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Later rehabilitation may therefore include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Running<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sprinting<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jumping<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Landing<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Changing direction<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sport-specific drills<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultrasound feedback may help earlier in rehabilitation, but sport-specific testing becomes more important as you approach full activity.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>When ultrasound-guided rehabilitation may not be necessary<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultrasound imaging may provide little additional value when:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The diagnosis and rehabilitation plan are already clear<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can activate the relevant muscles normally<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imaging would not change treatment<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Functional progress can be assessed more effectively through strength or movement testing<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good rehabilitation does not require imaging at every stage.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>When further medical assessment may be needed<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Further assessment may be required if you have:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Severe or rapidly worsening pain<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Significant unexplained swelling<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A major recent injury<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New significant weakness<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Persistent numbness<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unexplained loss of function<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A new or changing lump<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Symptoms that are not following the expected recovery pattern<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These symptoms may require medical investigation or formal diagnostic imaging rather than rehabilitation ultrasound alone.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Rehabilitation based on your goals<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultrasound imaging should support a rehabilitation programme built around what you want to return to doing.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your goals may include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improving pelvic floor control<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rebuilding abdominal strength<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recovering after surgery<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Returning to gym training<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Returning to running<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improving confidence with exercise<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Returning to work<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Returning to sport<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The programme can progress from ultrasound-guided feedback towards increasingly independent and functional exercise.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>How long does ultrasound-guided rehabilitation take?<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The rehabilitation timeline depends on the underlying condition rather than the imaging itself.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people may only need ultrasound feedback during one or two appointments.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Others may use it at selected stages during a longer rehabilitation programme.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overall recovery depends on factors such as:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diagnosis<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strength<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surgery<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Previous injury<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duration of symptoms<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical goals<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultrasound is a tool within rehabilitation rather than a treatment course that must be completed for a fixed number of sessions.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e62daac e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e62daac\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51bee65 at-heading-animation at-animation-heading-none elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"51bee65\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently asked questions<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff461e6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-accordion\" data-id=\"ff461e6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2671\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2671\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What is ultrasound-guided rehabilitation?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2671\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2671\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It uses real-time ultrasound imaging during physiotherapy to observe selected muscles or soft tissues and provide additional information or visual feedback during rehabilitation.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2672\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2672\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Is it the same as therapeutic ultrasound?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2672\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2672\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No. Therapeutic ultrasound uses sound waves as a treatment. Ultrasound-guided rehabilitation uses ultrasound to create a real-time image.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2673\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2673\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Is it the same as a diagnostic ultrasound scan?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2673\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2673\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not necessarily. Rehabilitation ultrasound may be used to answer a specific physiotherapy question or provide feedback. Formal diagnostic imaging may still be required if a medical diagnosis is needed.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2674\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2674\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Does it hurt?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2674\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2674\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No. The ultrasound probe is placed against the skin with gel and the imaging itself should not be painful.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2675\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2675\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Can I see my muscles working?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2675\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2675\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In some cases, yes. One benefit of real-time ultrasound is that you may be able to watch a muscle contract or relax while performing an exercise.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2676\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2676\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Can it help with pelvic floor rehabilitation?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2676\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2676\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It may be used in selected cases to provide visual feedback about pelvic floor contraction and relaxation.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2677\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2677\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Can it help with diastasis recti?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2677\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2677\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It may provide additional information about abdominal-wall behaviour and muscle activity, but rehabilitation still needs to focus on progressive strength and functional activity.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2678\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"8\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2678\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Will I need ultrasound at every appointment?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2678\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"8\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2678\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Usually not. It may only be required when the information or visual feedback is useful for progressing treatment.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2679\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"9\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2679\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Does ultrasound replace exercises?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2679\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"9\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2679\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No. Ultrasound provides information and feedback. Improvements in strength and physical capacity still require appropriate exercise and rehabilitation.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-26710\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"10\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-26710\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Does every physiotherapist provide ultrasound-guided rehabilitation?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-26710\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"10\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-26710\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No. Ultrasound imaging requires additional training and competence. 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