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Temperature changes induced by continuous ultrasound

B. L. MacDonald, S. B. Shipster
South African Journal of Physiotherapy | Vol 37, No 1 | a773 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.4102/sajp.v37i1.773 | © 2018 Copyright Status: Not provided. Contact Holding Institution to verify copyright status. Rights Holder: South African Society of Physiotherapy
Submitted: 27 September 2018 | Published: 31 March 1981

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B. L. MacDonald, University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
S. B. Shipster, University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa

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Abstract

An investigation was undertaken to measure temperature changes during therapeutic ultrasound. Various frequencies, intensities and times were used. As a result of their work the authors feel that more research should be carried out to determine the point at which high intensities of ultrasound produce dangerous temperature increases.

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