de Brito Vieira Wouber Herickson, Aguiar Kardec Alecxandro, da Silva Kimberly Moreira, Canela Pablo Miranda, da Silva Flávio Santos, Abreu Bento João
Departamento de Morfologia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Av, Lagoa Nova S/N, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, 1524-59072-970, Brazil.
Crit Ultrasound J. 2012 May 28;4(1):11. doi: 10.1186/2036-7902-4-11.
The purpose of this study is to examine current beliefs about the use, the clinical importance, the theoretical fundamentals and the utilization criteria of therapeutic ultrasound (TUS) among physical therapists on the clinical practice in orthopedic and sports physiotherapy in Brazil.
A brief survey was developed based on previous studies and was sent to 55 physical therapists with advanced competency in orthopedics and sports physiotherapy. The questions addressed general topics about the professional profile and ultrasound usage and dosage.
Our data show the wide availability and frequent use of TUS in this sample of physical therapists. TUS is used in distinct musculoskeletal injuries and/or disorders in both acute and chronic conditions. Muscles, tendons and ligaments represented the major structures where TUS is used. Questions on the basic theory of TUS demonstrated a lack of knowledge of the ultrasound physiological effects as well as its interaction with biological tissues and TUS absolute contraindication.
A Brazilian profile about the US usage and dosage in orthopedic and sports physiotherapy is presented and highlights the need for a continuous upgrading process and further research into its effects.
本研究旨在调查巴西物理治疗师在骨科和运动物理治疗临床实践中，对于治疗性超声（TUS）的使用、临床重要性、理论基础及应用标准的当前认知。
基于先前研究设计了一份简短调查问卷，并发送给55名在骨科和运动物理治疗方面具有高级资质的物理治疗师。问题涉及专业概况以及超声使用和剂量等一般主题。
我们的数据表明，在该物理治疗师样本中，TUS广泛可得且使用频繁。TUS用于急慢性不同的肌肉骨骼损伤和 / 或病症。肌肉、肌腱和韧带是使用TUS的主要结构。关于TUS基础理论的问题表明，对超声生理效应及其与生物组织的相互作用以及TUS绝对禁忌症缺乏了解。
呈现了巴西在骨科和运动物理治疗中超声使用和剂量的概况，并强调了持续更新过程以及对其效果进行进一步研究的必要性。
