Home Use Ultrasound
In early 2005 ultrasound devices hit the market for home use, though this was not the only innovative application. Practitioners, athletes and nursing homes have started using the portable ultrasound devices because of their effectiveness, portability and relatively low cost. These devices are great at treating most of the muscular skeletal conditions, similarly to a professional-grade device.
The advantage to these machines is the cost, and effectiveness of treatment due to frequency of use. A low frequency and pulsed cycle device, like the portable ultrasound machine, would be the safest and most effective. The major benefit in having a device at home is the cumulative effect received from frequent treatments. While you may only be able to schedule or afford one weekly visit to the physical therapist, you can buy a home-use therapeutic ultrasound and treat yourself 3 times a day! An example of a trusted and certified device is the Sonic Relief portable therapy system which has excellent product and service reviews. You can check them out here: Sonic Relief Info
The home use ultrasound machines have exploded since 2005 and the future of these effective and portable devices is looking very bright.
*tip* When you are searching for a home-use ultrasound device keep in mind the company brand and history and watch out for companies that have poor support and poor gurantees.