At The Brisbane Spine Clinic, we’re using a new combined physiotherapy machine that integrates ultrasound, electrical stimulation and laser treatment, offering a flexible and tailored approach to managing musculoskeletal conditions.
Physiotherapy involves many different approaches to support recovery and improve movement.
This can include:
Instead of switching between different machines which have to be used at different times, the new machine can simultaneously treat the same area with ultrasound and electrical stimulation (for example). This makes treatment more convenient for you and may enhance your recovery.
A 2024 systematic review found that “…combination therapy has better analgesic effects than TENS, interferential currents, or therapeutic ultrasound alone.” The researchers found that combined therapy, either alone or alongside other treatments, decreased pain and increased range of motion for several musculoskeletal conditions.
Your physiotherapist will assess your medical history and treatment goals to determine if combined physiotherapy is suitable.
The physiotherapy machine is designed to deliver different treatments individually or in combination.
Depending on your condition, your physiotherapist may set the machine to use:
sound waves to stimulate circulation and support soft tissue healing.
