Ultrasound Therapy in Physical Therapy

The decrease in intensity of an ultrasound wave as it passes through a medium due to absorption and scattering.

The bending of the ultrasound wave as it passes from one medium to another with a different acoustic impedance.

The measure of a material's resistance to the passage of sound waves, calculated by multiplying density (r) by the speed of sound (v) in the material.

A circular movement of the ultrasound head during therapy to distribute energy and prevent localized heating that could cause tissue damage.

The increase in amplitude of an ultrasound wave when two or more waves interfere constructively, leading to higher energy levels.

A device used in ultrasound imaging to focus the ultrasound beam for better image quality by refracting the waves to converge at a specific point.

The formation of stationary wave patterns in ultrasound therapy, which can lead to excessive heat production and potentially damage tissue.

The component of the ultrasound machine responsible for generating the ultrasound waves, typically made of piezoelectric crystals.

The difference in acoustic impedance between two mediums, which affects the amount of reflection and transmission of the ultrasound wave at their boundary.

The process of using ultrasound waves to create images of internal organs and tissues.