The ultrasonic therapy appertains to the procedures of the Physical Therapy.
It is a part of mechanical therapy, because ultrasound consists of acoustic waves (longitudinal, wavelike spreading of smallest pressure variations of a medium as for example air or liquids) with a high frequency.
In addition the ultrasonic therapy can be used as thermotherapy.
The ultrasonic therapy is also, in the widest sense, a form of the electrotherapy. This justifies itself, because the ultrasound is being obtained from electric energy.
The therapy form is used particularly with chronically degenerative illnesses of the human movement apparatus.
This abstract shall give a basic overview of the ultrasound and of the transfer chain; from the ultrasound to the human skin.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- A Introduction
- B Basics of Ultrasound
- B.1 Selected definitions of terms
- C Basics of the Ultrasonic Therapy.
- C.1 Effects at and in the human tissue
- C.2 The effect spectrum and indications
- D Basics of the Piezoceramic Sensor
- D.1 Historical excursion .......
- D.2 Principles of functioning
- D.3 Production and material
- D.4 Forms used and their basic oscillation
- E Medical therapy transducer
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This technical summary provides a basic overview of ultrasound and its transfer chain, from the ultrasound device to the human skin. The document is intended to provide information for the legally prescribed tests on technical medical devices, particularly for safety inspections (STK) of ultrasonic therapy devices. It aims to cover the basics of ultrasonic therapy for those conducting these inspections.
- Fundamentals of Ultrasound
- Effects of Ultrasound on Human Tissue
- Ultrasonic Therapy Devices and their Components
- Applications and Indications of Ultrasonic Therapy
- Safety and Regulatory Aspects of Ultrasonic Therapy Devices
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- A Introduction: This chapter introduces the concept of ultrasonic therapy, highlighting its role in physical therapy as a form of mechanical therapy. It also mentions its use as thermotherapy and electrotherapy, outlining the key applications in treating chronic degenerative conditions affecting the human movement apparatus.
- B Basics of Ultrasound: This chapter defines ultrasound and its place within the sound frequency spectrum. It clarifies the distinction between different sound waves, including infrasound, audible sound, ultrasound, and hypersound. The chapter also introduces the concepts of longitudinal waves and transverse waves, illustrating their properties and differences.
- B.1 Selected definitions of terms: This section provides key definitions related to sound waves, including wavelength, frequency, and the relationship between them. It explains the impact of frequency on the depth of penetration into human tissue, highlighting its importance in ultrasonic therapy.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Ultrasonic therapy, physical therapy, mechanical therapy, thermotherapy, electrotherapy, chronic degenerative diseases, human movement apparatus, safety inspections, STK, ultrasound, sound waves, frequency, wavelength, longitudinal waves, transverse waves, human tissue, penetration depth.
- Quote paper
- Thomas Lekscha (Author), 2010, Ultrasound for medical therapy devices, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/158611
