Therapeutic Ultrasound: Mettler Sonicator® 740
Product information "Therapeutic Ultrasound: Mettler Sonicator® 740"
The perfect device for your practice
Therapeutic ultrasound operates at frequencies between 1 and 3 MHz. The frequency determines the intensity of the treatment. The higher the frequency, the lower the penetration depth. The Sonicator® works with a frequency between 1 and 3.3 MHz.
Depending on the desired effect, you can choose between continuous or pulsed mode:
Enhance microcirculation with continuous mode
Continuous sonication of tissue generates heat. Heat develops mainly at boundary layers, i.e., at transition areas between skin, adipose tissue and bones. These reflect sound waves stronger than the surrounding tissue.
The body responds to this stimulus by pumping fresh blood to the heated areas to cool them down. The stimulation of blood circulation and the warming effects in deep tissue layers result in pain relief and muscle relaxation.
Pulsed mode for massage effects
Pulsed sonication primarily creates mechanical pressure.
Molecules in the sonicated tissue area experience vibrations and accelerations which have the effect of a high-frequency vibration massage. The maximum penetration depth of this therapeutic ultrasound is approx. 6 cm.
Stiff joints and tense muscles can be relaxed by the vibration of sound waves. These vibrations form cavitation bubbles in the body tissue which dissolve locally inflamed and hardened tissue structures.
Areas of application
Thermal and mechanical effects cause various physiological changes and stimulate metabolism and self-healing processes.
Joints
- Degenerative rheumatologic joint diseases
- Calcifications
- Sprains
- Fractures
Muscles
- Chronic muscle pain
- Muscle distortions, torn muscle fibers
- Muscle tension, muscle hardening
- Tennis/golfer’s elbow
Tendons
- Tendon pain and injuries
- Nerve and tendon irritations
- Tendonitis
- Contractures
Skin / tissue
- Tissue adhesions
- Painful scars
- Dermatological diseases
- Sciatica
- Bruises
- Swelling
Nerves
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Sciatica
- Lumbago
Aesthetic Medicine
Since frequency, intensity and pulse duration can be freely adjusted, the device can also be used in aesthetic medicine. A frequency of 1 MHz is usually required to treat stretch marks or cellulite since the sound waves should penetrate as deep as possible into the tissue.
Choose a higher frequency (3.3 MHz) to treat wrinkles or acne on the face. Facial skin is thinner and tissue can easily be injured. Therefore, a lower penetration depth is required.
Technical properties
Frequency: 1 and 3.3 MHz
Intensity: 2.2 W/cm²
Penetration depth: Up to 6 cm
Number of applicators: 3
Ø Applicators:
10 cm² (22 W)
5 cm² (11 W)
1 cm² (2,2 W)
Modes: Continuous (100%), pulsed (10%, 20%, 50%)
Pulse repetition rate: 100 Hz
Pulse duration: 1, 2 or 5 ms
Average intensity ratio: 10:1, 5:1 and 2:1
Maximum treatment time: 30 min.
Size: 13.5 in x 9.5 in x 7 in
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