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Ultrasound Therapy in Burnaby: How Physio Uses Sound Waves to Treat Soft Tissue Injuries

Ultrasound therapy has been used in physiotherapy for decades — and for good reason. At Metrotown Active Health, our Burnaby physiotherapists use therapeutic ultrasound to help soft tissue injuries heal faster and more effectively.

This treatment is especially helpful when pain, stiffness, or scar tissue limits movement.

Physiotherapist using ultrasound therapy in Burnaby

What Is Ultrasound Therapy in Burnaby?

Ultrasound therapy uses high-frequency sound waves that penetrate deep into muscles, tendons, and ligaments. These sound waves:

  • Increase tissue temperature

  • Improve circulation

  • Reduce inflammation

  • Soften scar tissue

  • Promote healing

Conditions Ultrasound Therapy Helps

  • Muscle strains

  • Calcifications & Calcific tendonitis

  • Ligament sprains

  • Tendon injuries

  • Scar tissue

  • Post-surgical stiffness

  • Chronic soft tissue pain

Why Ultrasound Is Often Combined with Other Treatments

Ultrasound Therapy in Burnaby works best when paired with:

  • Manual therapy

  • Stretching and mobility

  • Strengthening exercises

  • Shockwave or laser (when appropriate)

This combination leads to longer-lasting results for patients in Burnaby.

Book Ultrasound Therapy in Burnaby

If stiffness or scar tissue is holding you back, ultrasound therapy may help.

 
 
 

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