The use of ultrasound by physiotherapists in Britain, 1985

A questionnaire was sent out to physiotherapists in Britain in 1985 requesting information about their use of therapeutic ultrasound. Replies were obtained from National Health Service (NHS) departments and private practitioners. Twenty percent of all physiotherapy treatments in NHS departments involved ultrasound, and 54% of all private treatments. Information was obtained about the range and pattern of ultrasonic frequencies and intensities used. The conditions for which ultrasound is used as a treatment modality are listed, as are the contraindications for its use.