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Definitions of Ultrasound Therapy by Win Erwin is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document defines key terms related to ultrasound including sound waves, ultrasound therapy, ultrasonophoresis therapy, and ultrasound diagnosis. It explains that ultrasound therapy uses sound waves above 20 kHz to stimulate damaged tissue. The frequencies used for therapy typically range from 0.7 to 3 MHz. The document also discusses how ultrasound waves transmit through tissues, their thermal and non-thermal effects, cavitation, acoustic streaming, and contraindications for ultrasound therapy.
- Author
- Win Erwin
- Language
- EN