1. Home
  2. Consult with a doctor

  3. Is ultrasound and TENS harmful for body.

Is ultrasound and TENS harmful for body

2018-08-22 15:54:35
I am currently undergoing physiotherapy and my physiotherapist is using these two machines. Ultrasound for 8 minutes and TENS for about 15 minutes. Please suggest if i should continue our no. And if yes, then for how long. Thanks in advance.
318 Views

Answers (5)

Get your queries answered instantly with Practo AI FREE

50000+ health queries resolved in last month

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Consult Now
Most of machine used in physiotherapy have no harm except short wave diathermy.TENS and Ultrasound are extremely safe.You can take for months also but if you have talented physio then with his skills he will not let you take many days .Best of luck

Answered2018-08-23 05:51:41

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Didn't find the answer you are looking for?

Talk to experienced doctor online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.

+134
Consult with a doctor
Online now
Consult Now
Yes u can continue but at the same u need to stretch your plantar fascia and also release your calf muscles.
Next Steps
foot wear modification,  continue physiotherapy.

Answered2018-08-23 03:22:38

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Consult Now
No harm you can continue till relief

Answered2018-08-22 18:35:24

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Yes u cn cntinue these machines as they will cause any harm...they are absolutely safe ..good luck n get well soon
Next Steps
Wth tbe machines pls strt doing exercises as well ..combination of exs plus machines will do wonders

Answered2018-08-23 05:57:55

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Yes.... definitely....you can continue.....

Answered2018-08-22 17:49:01

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Articles you may like

Pregnancy Confirmation: Is Ultrasound Scan Needed?

Dr.Diviya Arun

To confirm pregnancy is an ultrasound scan really needed? Is it safe? this is a concern many patients and family raise, ... Read more

Ultrasound in Pregnancy

Dr.Thamarai

You might be offered an ultrasound scan at 11-13 weeks (usually called the 12-week scan). Health professionals also usua ... Read more

Going for an Ultrasound? Keep These Things in Mind

Dr.Bimla Bansal

Ultrasound is a diagnostic technique that uses sound waves to form and show pictures of internal organs like gallbladder ... Read more

FAQs related to Ultrasound in Pregnancy

Dr.Gauthami B

Ultrasound or ultrasonography or scan in the local language is a great investigation in the recent times which is helpin ... Read more

She Was 30,suffering From Pain Abdomen for 5 Years &There Were No Ultrasounds in 1982

Dr.Neelam Nath Bhatia

Dear Colleagues, please make it a habit to get ultrasound abdomen done on every woman reporting to you with vague pain a ... Read more

Types Of Scan Tests During Pregnancy

Dr.Renu Keshan Mathur

Scan tests are performed to ensure the healthy growth of the baby. During low risk normal pregnancy, 3 scans are perform ... Read more

Tell us what's troubling you

Want relief from cold & cough?

Consult Now

Down with fever or flu?

Consult Now

Stomach out of order?

Consult Now

Tired of clinic wait times?

Consult Now

Related Questions

Physiotherapy ift ultrasound

172 Views
I had put pop and rested my knee for 45 days on bed. So after removing pop I had called physiotherapy at ...Read More

Advised ultrasound physiotherapy

92 Views
She is in pain for last 1 year in lower back. She visited apollo clinic. Ultrasound physiotherapy suggest ...Read More

Physiotherapy

54 Views
For upper back and middle back pain which one is best ift or tens .plz reply. First done tens for 7 days ...Read More

Tens physiotherapy

37 Views
Tens physiotherapy doing past 2 days.physiotherapist wrote ift but receptionist doing tens .physiotherapi ...Read More
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.