Saturday, October 19, 2013

How To Alleviate Pain With A Portable Ultrasound Machine

By Javier Mcnear


Pain relief is an important benefit provided through the use of a portable ultrasound machine. By reducing swelling and edema, rapid improvement is achieved. It increases the blood flow and aids in the healing process.

The technology facilitates these benefits through thermal and non-thermal methods. Before the compact unit was developed, application of the pain-relieving waves could only be done in an office or other medical facility. A large, professional unit emits the sound waves in a continuous stream.

The compact unit is safe for home use because it produces the sound waves in a pulsing pattern rather than a continuous one. There is an interval between the pulses. They are successful in spite of being weaker because they can be administered every day. Most individuals are able to afford one of these machines due to the nominal cost.

The technology was originally used as a way to help navigate submarines during World War II. When it was found to be killing fish, research discovered that it had heating properties. Those were researched and found capable of giving pain relief when used in appropriately calibrated strengths.

There were a number of effective medical uses for the technology. Conditions such as rheumatoid and osteoarthritis, bursitis and plantar fasciitis were but a few. It was also adaptable to help in healing sprains, strains and tendonitis.

The small and lightweight model makes this home application for pain reduction possible. The units are produced by numerous manufacturers. A reliable company will include a warranty for at least a year with each machine sold.

It can be carried from one location to another and there are models that operate on battery power. The first portable ultrasound machine was produced in the 1980s. The model that can run on battery power was manufactured in the late 1990s.




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