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At FST Physical Therapy, diagnostic ultrasound is used as part of a comprehensive clinical evaluation. It helps us improve accuracy, guide treatment decisions, and better understand how your body is functioning in real time.
No referrals. No waiting weeks for imaging. No guesswork.
WHAT IS MUSCULOSKELETAL ULTRASOUND?
Musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSKUS) is an advanced imaging technology used to evaluate soft tissue injuries and movement dysfunction in real time.
Unlike traditional imaging, ultrasound allows us to:
- Assess tissues dynamically during movement
- Compare injured and non-injured sides
- Identify tendon, muscle, and ligament abnormalities
- Visualize inflammation and tissue irritation
- Guide treatment decisions with precision
At FST Physical Therapy, musculoskeletal ultrasound helps us better understand the root cause of your symptoms, so we don't just treat the pain blindly.
WHAT CONDITIONS CAN MSK ULTRASOUND HELP EVALUATE?
Common Conditions We Assess
Shoulder Pain
- Rotator cuff injuries
- Tendinopathy
- Biceps tendon irritation
- Shoulder impingement
- Bursitis
Knee Pain
- Patellar tendinopathy
- Quadriceps tendinopathy
- Ligament irritation
- Swelling and inflammation
Elbow Pain
- Tennis elbow
- Golfer’s elbow
- Tendon degeneration
Foot & Ankle Pain
- Achilles tendinopathy
- Plantar fasciitis
- Ankle sprain
Hip Pain
- Gluteus medius tendinopathy
- Hip flexor tendinopathy
- Muscle strains
- Hip impingement-related dysfunction
Muscle & Tendon Injuries
- Strains
- Tendinopathy
- Partial thickness tears
- Full thickness tears
- Chronic overuse injuries
WHY MUSCULOSKELETAL ULTRASOUND?
Precision
Faster Answers
Improved Treatment Planning
FAQ
No. Musculoskeletal ultrasound is completely non-invasive and painless.
No. Diagnostic ultrasound has limitations with visualizing bone fractures or deep joint structures. Some conditions may still require MRI or X-ray.
No. You can schedule directly with FST Physical Therapy.
This can vary depending on each individual case.
