Home Ultrasound Machines- Portable Ultrasound Therapy

Home ultrasound machines are becoming more popular as people become educated about them. However, some people still question their safety and effectiveness, but there really is no basis for these things other than the word ultrasound sounds so medical that people shy away.

When people hear the word ultrasound they picture a woman looking at her fetus during pregnancy in the doctor's office. Well, this is one type ultrasound wave, which is continuous and high frequency. Continuous ultrasound waves are used by doctors and therapists while pulsating ultrasound wave is for home use.

The type of ultrasound waves that emit from a home ultrasound machine are designed to relieve pain and speed up the healing process. They work similar to what is used in physical therapy and are just as effective.

However, since home ultrasound units aren't as high frequency or as strong, you might say, you need to use them more often. Nevertheless, it's better than making inconvenient trips to therapy and it can save a lot of money.

Anything medical costs a fortune these days, so when you can self treat and do it safely and effectively then why not do it? All you need to do is follow directions.

Home ultrasound machines are used to treat sports injuries, fibromyalgia, sprains, tendonitis, arthritis, back pain, carpal tunnel, headaches and much more. I used mine to help heal damaged tissue from a broken knee. I also use it whenever I have recurring pain in that same knee and for tendonitis in my shoulder.

In the beginning I was a little apprehensive, but I had been going to therapy for a long time and felt like it would never end. So, I opted to get a home ultrasound unit and give it a try. I found that home ultrasound therapy worked just as well, so I haven't been back to therapy in over 6 months and don't plan to go back.

If you're interested in ultrasound therapy at home the best way to find a good home ultrasound machine online is to read reviews and compare prices. So let's take a look at a few home ultrasound units and see what is available.

There are some promising portable ultrasound units online for under $100 on Amazon and other trusted sites online, so let's check them out.

The first home ultrasound machine is the ReliaMed Portable Ultrasound and it has a 5 star rating, which is as high as they go on Amazon. All 4 reviews are positive and price is under $60. This would be an excellent ultrasound unit for a beginner to start with, since it is very affordable and works so well.

ReliaMed also has the ReliaMed 1000 Portable Ultrasound-3 modes- Advance Pain Relief using sonic stimulation of soft tissue cells. Includes 1 year warranty and sturdy carrying case it is easy to use and lightweight. Price is close to $90.

Also consider Medical Products Online Professional Ultrasound Systems- AC Adapter 240/110 Volt International /Universal Adapter. This home ultrasound machine comes complete with ultrasound gel and everything needed including instructions. It has 50 reviews on Amazon and is priced around $60.

Next, is the Portable Ultrasound Unit (Model ProM-660)-1ea made by ProMed. A very well designed ultrasound therapy machine that helps relieve pain, muscle spasms and joint problems. Price is at $65 and it has a 4 star rating.

When selecting a home ultrasound machine online be sure to read the features carefully so that you know exactly what you are getting. Most are very similar as this one the Premium Portable Ultrasonic Ultrasound Device zza 1000 made by Ultrasound. It has 26 reviews and almost a 4 star rating. Price is at $65.

Lastly, Ultrasound has a home ultrasound machine that comes complete with pain relief ultrasound gel. It is the US-1000 1Mhz Portable Ultrasound Physical Therapist Massage Machine. It also comes with 1 year warranty and carrying case. A bit pricier at $110 and has a 5 star rating, so it's worth a look see.

Many of these home ultrasound machines have good ratings and are affordable. It's just a matter of looking over features and reading reviews to see which one would be the best one for home ultrasound therapy.

Also see Ultrasound Therapy for Shoulder Pain