mercredi 23 octobre 2013

Plantar Fasciitis Sufferers Find Relief With Portable Ultrasound Machine That Is Compact For Home Use

By Cody Gardella


The bottom of the feet are the location of a connective tissue called plantar fascia. It is the connection between the heel and toes. A condition called plantar fasciitis causes acute pain when the individual takes his first few steps each morning. Now there is a Portable Ultrasound Machine available for reducing the pain.

Runners who wear shoes that do not provide enough support, obese individuals and pregnant women can be stricken. The onset and development are usually gradual. Plantar fasciitis causes an acute, stabbing pain in the heel.

Pain relief and healing can be achieved through ultrasound applications. These applications reduce the pain and assist in the healing process. In fact, it can promote a more rapid healing of foot and ankle injuries. In some cases healing is twice as fast.

Sound waves deliver the deep tissue heat that causes vibrations in tendons and soft tissue. It also relaxes the muscles. Swelling is decreased due to increased blood flow. The pain alleviation can now be facilitated using a smaller version of the machine that is made for home use.

The advantages of the home model are compact size, affordable price and pain relief without keeping an appointment with a chiropractor. When it is available right at home it becomes routine to use it daily. It benefits the sufferer by reducing the level of pain and healing the foot faster.

At one time the safety of using the portable machine without training was questioned. People were somewhat skeptical of its use by an inexperienced individual. However, it is explained that, while the professional size model delivers a continuous wave, the small, home model delivers a series of pulsed waves. Although much weaker, the pulsed waves are effective since they can be used daily.

Before purchasing the Portable Ultrasound Machine, check for the following inclusions. The waves it emits should be 1Mhz. A manufacturer should be reliable and the unit should have FDA approval. For financial protection it should carry a one




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