Therapeutic Ultrasound: What Do We Know? Does Evidence Support Effectiveness?
Tracking # 20-1003880
Course overview
It is suggested that therapeutic ultrasound can produce thermal and non-thermal biophysical effects, which are thought to improve pain, tissue extensibility, and tissue healing, among other effects. In this course, physical and occupational therapy professionals will learn the current evidence for ultrasound and if, or when, it is indicated. The purpose and application for the treatment of musculoskeletal injuries are discussed using clinical examples. The goal of this course is to provide physical and occupational therapy professionals with an overview of evidence-based uses of ultrasound.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
1h
Category A activity related to clinical coursework
Physical Therapy Assistant
1h
Category A activity related to clinical coursework
Florida Board of Physical Therapy Practice
Physical Therapist
1h
General
Physical Therapist Assistant
1h
General
Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
1h
Certified Activity directly related to the clinical practice of physical therapy
Physical Therapist Assistant
1h
Certified Activity directly related to the clinical practice of physical therapy
North Dakota Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
1h
Continuing competence directly related to physical therapy
Physical Therapist Assistant
1h
Continuing competence directly related to physical therapy
South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
1h
Certified Activities
Physical Therapy Assistant
1h
Certified Activities