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At Monkman Physiotherapy, we use ‘point-of-care ultrasound’ (referred to as POCUS) alongside our physiotherapy assessment and treatment sessions.
This is used within the physiotherapy assessment to provide a clear and accurate diagnosis, aiding the physiotherapist with treatment and management of the particular musculoskeletal issue.
What can the Ultrasound Scan help diagnose?
Shoulder – Rotator cuff muscle and tendon injuries, bursitis
Elbow – Tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, biceps injuries
Wrist and hand – Carpal tunnel, tendon injuries.
Foot and ankle – Ligament injury, tendon injury, Morton’s neuroma, plantar fasciitis
Knee – Patella tendinopathy, quadriceps tendinopathy, osteoarthritis, bursitis, Baker’s/popliteal cyst, hamstring injuries, ITB irritation.
Hip – Gluteal muscle injury, tendon injury, ITB injury/irritation
Conditions we DON’T scan…
- Abdomen, including hernias
- ‘Lumps and bumps’
- The lumbar spine, thoracic spine, cervical spine (neck) or pelvis.
FAQ
I HAVE TORN A MUSCLE WHEN RUNNING, WOULD AN ULTRASOUND SCAN BE USEFUL?
Yes, an ultrasound scan would enable the Physiotherapist to see the extent of the muscle tear which would help guide the treatment and advice moving forwards. This would be completed in the clinic and the Physiotherapist could show you live images of the muscle injury.
WILL THE ULTRASOUND SCAN BE PAINFUL?
No, an ultrasound scan is non-invasive and is performed by applying the ultrasound probe to the skin with the coupling gel. It is a completely safe procedure.
WHO SHOULD HAVE AN ULTRASOUND SCAN?
Diagnostic ultrasound is used to help diagnose injuries for people who have suffered soft tissue injuries (muscle, ligament, tendons) or who have joint pain. It is used alongside the traditional physiotherapy assessment to provide further clarity on the specific diagnosis.
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