Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Scans and Ultrasound Guided Injections
At Life Physio, we are firm believers in the power of evidence-based practice. Our physiotherapists stay abreast of the latest research and advancements in the field to ensure that our treatments are backed by scientific evidence and proven effectiveness. We understand that every person’s condition is unique, and by using evidence-based techniques, we can provide you with the most appropriate and effective care.
Our approach combines the best of both worlds: manual therapy and exercise-based treatments. Through hands-on techniques, such as joint mobilisation, soft tissue release, and manipulation, our skilled physiotherapists aim to alleviate pain, improve mobility, and restore function. These manual therapies are complemented by exercise-based treatments, including tailored therapeutic exercises and movement re-education, to help you regain strength, flexibility, and stability.
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Key Benefits of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Scans:
- Accuracy: Our ultrasound scans offer unparalleled accuracy in diagnosing a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, ensuring a precise assessment of your health.
- Non-invasive: Say goodbye to invasive procedures. Our ultrasound scans are painless and require no radiation exposure, making them a safe and comfortable option for patients of all ages.
- Real-time Imaging: Experience real-time visualizations of your musculoskeletal structures, enabling our specialists to pinpoint issues and create tailored treatment plans.
- Early Detection: Detect injuries and conditions at their earliest stages, facilitating prompt intervention and preventing further complications.
- Guided Care: With the guidance of ultrasound technology, we customise your treatment plan, ensuring it directly targets the affected area for optimal results.
Here is a list of common MSK conditions for which ultrasound is particularly useful:
- Shoulder: Frozen shoulder, Rotator cuff tears and tendinopathy, long head of bicep tenosynovitis, AC joint osteoarthritis, bursitis, calcific tendinitis
- Elbow: Tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, biceps injuries
- Wrist and hand: Carpal tunnel syndrome, ganglion cysts, De Quervain’s tenosynovitis and tendinopathy, trigger finger
- Hip: Greater trochanter pain syndrome (GTPS), gluteal tendinopathy, hip bursitis, hamstring tendinopathy, iliopsoas tendinopathy, hip osteoarthritis
- Knee: Patella tendinopathy, quadriceps tendinopathy, osteoarthritis, bursitis, joint effusions, Baker’s cyst, hamstring injuries, MCL tear, LCL tear
- Foot and ankle: Ligament injuries, Achilles tendinitis, bursitis, Morton’s neuroma, plantar fasciitis, ankle, foot and toe osteoarthritis
We don’t scan:
- Suspicious lumps and bumps
- Abdominal region, including hernias
- Neck, upper and lower back and pelvis
- Genitals
Ultrasound Guided Injections
Key Benefits of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Scans:
- Precision: Our ultrasound-guided injections deliver medication or therapeutic agents with pinpoint accuracy, enhancing their effectiveness.
- Minimised Discomfort: Experience minimal discomfort during injections, thanks to our precise targeting of the affected area.
- Enhanced Safety: Ultrasound guidance reduces the risk of complications, making these injections a safer option compared to traditional methods.
- Faster Recovery: Benefit from quicker recovery times, as the treatment directly addresses the problem area without affecting surrounding tissues.
- Specialised treatments: Receive specialist procedures only available with image guidance such as barbotage for calcific tendinitis, hydrodistension for frozen shoulder and hip joint injections.
We Provide:
- Aspirations (removal of fluid from joints, cysts and muscles)
- Corticosteroid / Cortisone injections for joint, tendon, bursitis and nerve pain
- Hyaluronic acid injections (Ostenil plus) for joint and tendon pain
- Barbotage
- Hydrodistension
We understand the importance of providing you with the best musculoskeletal care.
Our Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Scans and Ultrasound Guided Injections are designed to do just that, offering a superior level of precision and comfort.
Contact us today to schedule your consultation and take the first step toward a healthier, pain-free life.