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Intelect® Mobile Ultrasound
Common Terms
Applicator - The hand held assembly used to deliver ultrasonic energy . The applicator includes the sound head, transducer, and
related electronics .
Beam Non-Uniformity Ratio (BNR) – By nature, an ultrasound beam is not homogeneous . The BNR is a ratio of the highest intensity
found in the beam field to the average intensity as indicated on the output display of the unit . This measure may not exceed 5 .0:1 .
Because of the areas of increased intensity, the sound head is moved continuously during the treatment .
Collimating (Coll)- The shape of the ultrasound beam . While neither focused nor dispersed, this ultrasound beam resembles a
column when applied from the unit through the sound head .
Continuous Mode – The output of the ultrasound is not interrupted during the treatment time . This mode imparts the most energy
to the tissues and is used when a maximal effect is desired . (See Duty Cycle) .
Coupling Media – An agent used to insure that the ultrasound is transmitted from the sound head to the tissue to be treated . Gels
or lotions labeled for therapeutic ultrasound use are recommended .
Utilizing ultrasound waves through muscle, nerve, and connective tissue has been well documented as effective in reducing pain,
muscle spasms, and joint contractures .
There are several items that affect the penetration of ultrasound on the target tissues . Please refer to the documentation as a
reference on the appropriate frequency for your clinical needs .
There are four sound heads available with the Intelect Mobile Ultrasound System: 1 cm
2
, 2 cm
2
, 5 cm
2
, and 10 cm
2
.
Select either 1 or 3 MHz frequencies for each applicator (only 3 .3 MHz is available with the 1 cm
2
sound head) . Frequency may be
selected either before or during therapy .
OVERVIEW OF ULTRASOUND THERAPY
ABOUT ULTRASOUND THERAPY
