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Pandemic Update as of Feb. 22, 2021:

We are continuing to keep our office as safe as possible to serve you. Please do not make or keep an appointment if you have any symptoms of Covid-19 or have been in contact recently with someone else who has those symptoms. WE REQUIRE THAT EVERYONE wears a mask. We are scheduling less patients/more time to allow for proper social distancing. All surfaces are sanitized after contact. Our current office hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8 am to noon and 2 pm to 6. Dr. Vegodsky, our massage therapist Elizabeth Triglione and our staff have all been fully vaccinated.

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233 Hydraulic Ridge Rd

Suite 103

Charlottesville, Virginia 22901 USA

434-973-1001

SteveVeGodsky@gmail.com

Serving the Charlottesville and the Albemarle Communities Since 1987.

Phone No. 434-973-1001 info@drstevedc.com

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Therapeutic Ultrasound

Therapeutic Ultrasound

Therapeutic ultrasound is utilized for injuries related to most soft tissues, joints and muscle spasms. While it shares the same name, this ultrasound is not the same as that used diagnostically to screen the body internally.

What is Therapeutic Ultrasound?

Ultrasound emits small sound waves at an extremely high frequency that is out of the range of human hearing. When applied to problem areas in soft tissues and joints, it produces heat that helps reduce inflammation and increase blood flow, in addition to decreasing pain, stiffness, and spasms. Therapeutic ultrasound is also believed to have a positive effect on the healing process.

How Does Therapeutic Ultrasound Work?

While its effects and goals are different from ultrasound screening technologies, ultrasound therapy is implemented in much the same way. The process may be familiar if you’ve ever had an ultrasound screening in the past.

An ultrasound emitting ‘wand’ will be passed over your skin across the pain point or injury. We will apply ultrasound gel to your skin to reduce friction and allow for better transmission of the ultrasound waves. Despite the deep-­tissue heat applied during the therapy, you typically will feel little or no heat at all.

Therapeutic ultrasound has been shown to facilitate the body's healing process at the most basic cellular level. Contact our office today to discuss whether therapeutic ultrasound may be beneficial to you on your road to recovery.

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