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phonophoresis
Use of ultrasound to push medicine deep into tissues (joints, muscles). A medication is added to the gel used between the head of the ultrasound machine & the skin. The most common medication used is hydrocortisone.
Indications:
1) myalgias
2) tendonitis
3) bursitis
General
clinical procedure
References
http://www.acs.ohio-state.edu/units/osuhosp/patedu/Materials/PDFDOcs/exer-reh/modality/phono.pdf