Ultrasound

Clinical Physiotherapy - In Person Sessions

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WHAT IS ULTRASOUND THERAPY?

Therapeutic ultrasounds have been used by physiotherapists since the 1940s. They use electrical energy to help improve tissue healing, blood flow, and scar tissue breakdown by heating or stimulating affected areas. It is an effective process that provides deep-heating effects to different soft-tissue parts of the body such as tendons, ligaments, and muscles. In addition, deep heating can increase the flexibility of tight tendons and muscles which will improve the tissues’ range of motion.

IS ULTRASOUND THERAPY RIGHT FOR YOU?

Therapeutic ultrasounds are great for people experiencing shoulder pain, range of motion issues, tendonitis, or ongoing pain. Ultrasounds should not be used for local malignancies, over metal implants, near local acute infections, vascular abnormalities, or on a pregnant woman’s stomach.

Here are some of the benefits of ultrasound therapy:

• Reduced swelling and inflammation

• Improved tissue healing

• Increased blood flow to affected areas

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HOW IT WORKS

Ultrasounds can be both thermal and non-thermal, and work by creating a piezoelectric effect caused by the vibration of crystals in the probe’s head. As ultrasound waves pass through the skin, the vibration causes deep heating locally within the patient. Think of it like a heating pad that you’d place on sore muscles. You will not feel any heat sensation unless you are receiving a thermal dose, in which case you may feel a slight warming sensation. Thermal and non-thermal methods may be used interchangeably depending on the physiotherapist’s recommendations.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Your physiotherapist will start by conducting a physical exam and review any medical history or relevant documents. Once an assessment is made for your condition, recommendations for treatments will follow. During your ultrasound treatment, the transducer will be covered in gel and slowly moved in a circular direction on the injured area. Wave and intensity settings will be determined by your physiotherapist prior to treatment.

HOW TO PREPARE

Whenever starting a new physiotherapy program, bring a list of any medications to your first appointment, along with any relevant X-rays and MRIs. If you’re experiencing pain symptoms beforehand, make a note of them and be sure to tell your therapist ahead of time. If you are involved in an accident claim with ICBC, be sure to get treatment approval before your sessions begin.

Masks are manditory for in-person treatment, in compliance with BC's mask mandate. Please read our Covid-19 procedures for more information.

POST-SESSION

You should feel some mild improvement in symptoms and reduction of pain within 24-48 hours.

FEES

Initial Assessment - $110
Follow Up Session - $95
Follow Up Session (Extended)- $130

To book, please select Clinical Physiotherapy from our online booking platform. To maximize your session’s value, and take advantage of our diverse treatment options, fees are inclusive of all treatments used during your session. Your physiotherapist will work with you to help assess which treatments will be most beneficial during your visit.

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Practitioners

Ranko Vukovic

Physiotherapist | GUNN IMS Practitioner

Ranko is a Registered Physiotherapist (RPT) licensed with the College of Physiotherapists of British Columbia and a member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association.

He graduated from UBC in 2015 with a Masters of Physical Therapy. A passion for sport saw Ranko work as a BCRPA Certified Personal Trainer and Kinesiologist, creating tailored training programs for a diverse group of clients, educating and motivating them to reach their personal fitness goals.

Ranko has post-graduate training in treating jaw pain, otherwise known as TMJ and Orofacial pain. He’s also a Certified CGIMS Practitioner, and has completed his training at UBC. In addition, Ranko finished his Functional Dry Needling (FDN) certification in University of Navada Las Vegas. Ranko's training also includes ShockWave Therapy, Mobilization with Movement and Kinetic Link Training. He was featured in the Top 100 Canadians Magazine for 2020.

Tim Fung

Physiotherapist | Manual Therapist

Tim completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology from Simon Fraser University and a Master of Physiotherapy Degree from the University of Sydney.

Tim has extensive experience working with a wide range of individuals including youth, working professionals, recreational/semi-professional athletes and weekend warriors.

Tim has additional training and specialization in the following skills: sports injury management, running injuries/running and treadmill assessments, office/workplace injury management, repetitive overuse injuries, injury prevention technique, functional reconditioning, and personalized, tailored exercise prescription.

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