Ultrasound Imaging: 

Physiotherapists use real time ultrasound (RTUS) to examine and treat the deep core muscles that stabilize the spine and pelvis. This is the same technology that is used to screen pregnant mothers. Ultrasound imaging is helpful to observe and assess the timing, sequence, and behaviours of the deep core muscles.

The RTUS machine provides a visual tool to observe if these muscles are working and identify if there is a muscle dysfunction with how the brain is recruiting these muscles (motor control).

The client usually finds it helpful to have this visual feedback when learning how to turn the deep muscles on again. Research shows that retraining and reprogramming these core muscles is needed to gain a full recovery and prevent any reoccurrence of back pain.