Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) is used to provide an accurate, real-time assessment of musculoskeletal conditions.

 

This non-invasive imaging tool allows us to visualise soft tissues, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and joints - helping to guide diagnosis and treatment planning with precision.

Combining ultrasound with a clinical examination allows physiotherapists to:

• Confirm diagnoses with more certainty. 

• Examine the extent of injuries. 

• Monitor progress and healing over time

• Evaluate soft tissues dynamically, comparing affected areas with the unaffected side. 

• Design more targeted treatment plans.

• Guide treatment decisions such as injection referrals or loading protocols

By integrating diagnostic ultrasound into your physiotherapy assessment or treatment we can ensure a more informed, efficient, and personalised rehabilitation plan - getting you on the right path, faster. It is not offered as a standalone imaging service, and no formal diagnostic reports are provided. 

 

POCUS is particularly useful for evaluating:

• Rotator cuff injuries - tears, tendinopathy

• Achilles tendinopathy or partial tears

• Tennis/golfer’s elbow (lateral/medial epicondylitis)

• Plantar fasciitis and heel pain

• Bursitis - hip, shoulder

• Ligament injuries - tears or sprains

• Muscle tears, strains, and hematomas

• Tendon thickening, inflammation, or degeneration