Phonophoresis

[eire]

I have recently been trying to find research to back up the use of phonophorsesis. I am not having much luck. Most research was done on animals only or was carried out 20-40 years ago. Of the more recent research 2 studies suggest that ultrasound with 10% hydrocortisone does not result in penetration of cortisol to either the blood plasma or muscle tissue.
So why do we use it??
any input??
g

[junior_physiotherapist]

I have recently been trying to find research to back up the use of phonophorsesis. I am not having much luck. Most research was done on animals only or was carried out 20-40 years ago. Of the more recent research 2 studies suggest that ultrasound with 10% hydrocortisone does not result in penetration of cortisol to either the blood plasma or muscle tissue.
So why do we use it??
any input??
g

Well, I can agree with you in particularly its effectivness for Rhumatiod Arthritis ,since there is no cotrol studies for that ....

Any way its contraindications in acute stages,physiologically deep heat damge articular structures of joints!!

have a look over PubMed Home