Ultrasound Heating Of The Achilles Tendon: A Comparison Of Direct And Indirect Application Techniques

Context: Ultrasound may be applied directly with gel or indirectly using either a gel pad or immersion of the area in water. It has been shown that the gel and gel pad applications are equal in the heating of the lateral ankle. What remains unknown is if the heating is equal in a tendon when using d...

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Published in:Journal of athletic training 2008-06, Vol.43 (3), p.S-58
Main Authors: Rubley, MD, Peluaga, M N, Mendoza, J, Threat, J, Holcomb, W R, Tritsch, A J, Tandy, R D
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Language:English
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Summary:Context: Ultrasound may be applied directly with gel or indirectly using either a gel pad or immersion of the area in water. It has been shown that the gel and gel pad applications are equal in the heating of the lateral ankle. What remains unknown is if the heating is equal in a tendon when using direct and indirect applications. Objective: To determine temprature rise in an Achilles tendon during a 5-minute 3 MHz ultrasound treatment at 100% duty cyle at 1.0 W/cm super(2)using direct and indirect coupling medium.
ISSN:1062-6050