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STATUS™ (STATIC ULTRASOUND) REPRESENTS A NEW REVOLUTIONARY METHOD TO APPLY THERAPEUTIC ULTRASOUND

The ultrasound head is applied to the patient using an inbuilt suction cup, the ultrasound is then vectored offering a safe and effective treatment to the patient.

Developed by Enraf-Nonius in collaboration with international institutes, StatUS™ is a safe and effective method to apply therapeutic ultrasound without having to move the treatment head. StatUS™ ultrasound is the latest development in therapy and treatment comfort using a fast and time-saving application. The Sonopuls 190 with the StatUS™ Pack 100 offers numerous advantages for both the therapist and the patient. The ultrasound head is housed within a suction cup and is applied to the patient. The ultrasound is then vectored to provide a safe and effective ultrasound treatment to the patient.

Over 60 years, therapeutic ultrasound has been shown to be one of the most frequently applied modalities within physical therapy. These days ultrasound therapy has proven to be an effective method for treating numerous musculoskeletal and soft tissue disorders. Ultrasound therapy is ideal for successfully treating connective tissue injuries with a high collagen density (e.g. ligaments, tendons, fascia, joint capsules and scar tissue).

HANDS-FREE ULTRASOUND MAKES A DIFFERENCE FOR PATIENT AND THERAPIST

Ultrasound can be applied in continuous or pulsed mode. At a low dosage, ultrasound clearly appears to have a stimulating effect on bone growth (accelerated fracture consolidation) as well as tendon and nerve repair. We have all learned that the ultrasound energy is applied by moving the treatment head (dynamic or semi-stationary method).

Moving the treatment head is necessary because within an ultrasound bundle, as well as in the tissue, certain phenomena may occur which can lead to tissue damage in the form of hotspots. However, this application method is time consuming and labour intensive. Although it is a static application method, StatUS™ therapy is safe and effective.

StatUS™ therapy does not really differ from conventional ultrasound therapy. The differences are found in the application method. The StatUS™ Pack 100 incorporates an unique technology and special modulations. The StatUS™ applicator is a multi-frequency ultrasound treatment head that is integrated in a vacuum cup. In just a few seconds the applicator can be attached to the body. 

A non-liquid gel pad ensures good transmission of the ultrasound energy. The gel pad is held in place with a fixing ring. The vacuum creates a perfect seal between the body, the gelpad and the treatment head. The constant perpendicular position of the fixed StatUS™ applicator reduces dosage variations compared with dynamic ultrasound applications. This enhances clinical effectiveness and patient safety. Despite the stationary application hot spots will not occur during StatUS™ treatment because of two innovative and intelligent forms of modulation: Amplitude Modulation and Duty Cycle Modulation. These (patented) forms of modulation ensure safe treatments without the peak intensities that can create hot spots. StatUS™ therapy is the ideal and effective treatment method for musculoskeletal and soft tissue disorders and is also ideally suited for LIPUS applications. StatUS™ therapy is relatively simple and can be selected quickly and easily via the touchscreen. To simplify the therapy options, a number of pre-programmed StatUS™- protocols are stored in the Sonopuls 190. These evidence based protocols provide you with clear treatment instructions while the treatment parameters are set automatically. StatUS™ does this work for you, without compromising efficiency and effectiveness. StatUS™ makes your job faster, more targeted and more efficient.