A kind of treatment method in the field of physiotherapists that uses ultrasound to introduce a drug effective in the treatment of the position to the same area, which is generally gel with pain relief creams such as diclofenac, piroxicam, or recently there are other very good Iranian gels and creams in the market, such as Lafare, etc. ### How to use The desired drug is applied to the treatment site with the diagnosis of the physiotherapist along with the special ultrasound gel, and we choose the pulse current type from 50% to 80% depending on the depth of penetration, acuteness and chronicity of the disease. The duration of use depends on the treatment area and the parameters of the type of disease, its acuteness and chronicity, which varies between 5 and 10 minutes. ### Precautions in the use of Phonophoresis The most important thing is that the patient does not have a skin allergy or sensitivity to the drug used, and the probe pressure of the device increases and decreases to the extent that the patient is not hurt, on the other hand, the drug or gel used is effective for the pathology. Applications of Phonophoresis 1- Reduction of swelling and inflammation in diseases such as -Trigger point - Muscle spasm - Swelling and inflammation after tissue or joint injury - Inflammation and swelling following arthrosis or joint rheumatism Tendonitis Ligament sprains like sprained ankles - Muscle strain, for example, in athletes 2- Reduction of pain in diseases such as sciatica, knee pain, arthritis, tennis elbow, frozen shoulder, tendon strain, knee chondromalacia, heel spur, etc. 3- Removal of suture line scars after surgeries 4- Removing movement restrictions after fractures or surgeries Contraindications - The patient has a skin or systemic allergy to the drug. - Children and people who cannot communicate well verbally. - The patient has cancer glands in the area. ### Phonophrosis treatment cost The treatment is very inexpensive, and its treatment is included in the patient's global physiotherapy, and only the cost of buying a cheap cream or drug that will be used for the entire session. And finally, it should be said that phonophrosis is a specialized treatment method that is widely used in physiotherapy, and due to its effectiveness for many cases, the physiotherapist can use it at his discretion. If you have any of the above, you can benefit from the free consultation of our expert (Dr. Noushin Alvandian) by visiting Tuan Novin Physiotherapy Clinic or through WhatsApp.