What is MSK Ultrasound Testing?
Musculoskeletal (MSK) Ultrasound Testing allows you to see inside your body at the joint and muscle where you feel pain. During your physical therapy session, you can see how the various structures move and what the effect of your problem has on the body.
Advances in sonar and ultrasound technology have created a more functional and practical approach to evaluate joints, muscles, ligaments, and even nerves. This technology is called MSK ultrasound.
Diagnostic ultrasound offers important safety and effectiveness advantages compared to X-Ray, CT, and MRI. Diagnostic ultrasound is noninvasive and offers real-time imaging. This allows for examinations of structures at rest and in motion. The ability to capture movement of musculoskeletal components differentiates it from other imaging modalities and can permit more accurate diagnoses.
Our office incorporates your MSK ultrasound testing results when creating your customized treatment plan. Visit Catalyst Physical Therapy in Clearwater, FL, Palm Harbor, FL and St. Petersburg, FL to see how a diagnostic ultrasound can benefit you.
MSK Ultrasound Testing simply uses sonic waves, and there is no exposure to radiation.
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