I had a frozen shoulder for nearly a year and have had a few physio sessions which worked for a period. Recently it had become so painful I needed to try something else. As its a muscular pain and ultrasound had helped in the past I tried this.
It has three controls. On / Off switch, Intensity switch and a time switch. The instructions say you should do between two or three minutes at a time on the area you are working on. Some reviewers commented on the fact that the timer only has three settings, 5, 10 or 15 mins and they couldn't do 2 mins. I solved that problem by using my watch to time two mins and then switched machine off
For the intensity levels its trial and error. Low for just under the skin, medium for about 1.5 cms under skin and high for deep pain.
Some comment mention that as it makes no sound, its not doing anything. This is because its ultrasound and outwith our hearing range, There is a light which comes on and flashes if you are not making contact. It also emits a very quiet buzzing sound which you really don't hear that well.
You also need to make sure you use the gel to make good contact.
Every two or three days for about 6 weeks I have been using the machine and each time gave better results. Initially I would get about 6 hrs and I am now pain free, almost.
I get a pain similar to the feeling of a bruise at my shoulder which I can live with. I now have full mobility and rotation in my shoulder. Almost no pain and I now sleep every night. I put this down to the ultrasound machine.
I would recommend it as the cost compared to a visit to physio is a no brainer. £120 equates to 3 physio visits and I have been using it for nearly two months now.
| Brand | Ultralieve |
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