Ultrasound exam for muscles, ligaments, tendons, and joints (musculoskeletal ultrasound exam) | J-CLINIC Physical Therapy

 

Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about musculoskeletal ultrasound exams.

 

エコーのプローブを患者様の膝にあてているセラピスト、後にはエコーのスクリーンがある
Musculoskeletal ultrasound exam

 

Q. For what injuries and symptoms are musculoskeletal ultrasound exams used?

Musculoskeletal ultrasound exams can help us determine the condition of your muscles, ligaments, tendons, and joints. They let us identify what areas are inflamed, injured, or ruptured.

 

We may use ultrasound exams for the following injuries or conditions:

  • sprains
  • knee or ankle ligament injuries (such as from soccer, basketball)
  • muscle sprain or tearing of the thigh or lower leg
  • shoulder injuries such as frozen shoulder, shoulder rotator cuff injury, and shoulder periarthritis (biceps tendinitis)
  • Achilles tendonitis
  • tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, baseball elbow
  • tendonitis of the wrist, spring toe , De Quervain syndrome

 

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Ultrasound exams for tendonitis of the wrist and sprains.

 

 

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Musculoskeletal ultrasound exams

 

Musculoskeletal ultrasound exams do not show bone conditions such as fractures and dislocations. On the other hand, X-rays can only show the condition of the bones, not the muscles and ligaments.

* You can get an X-ray exam at the Ekkamai clinic. Please make an appointment.

 

Q. How much will a musculoskeletal ultrasound exam cost?

A musculoskeletal ultrasound exam costs 500B for each area examined .

 

For example, the treatment fee for an ultrasound exam and physiotherapy treatment (for 1 part of your body) would be as follows:

  1. initial visit fee: 500B

  2. musculoskeletal ultrasound exam : 500B

  3. consultation fee (includes medical certificate and initial medical report): 700B*

  4. physical therapy treatment (manual therapy and ultrasound therapy): 1,600B

 

* If you do not need a medical certificate (e.g., for insurance) or do not wish to see a medical doctor, you will not be charged the 700B consultation fee.

 

Q. Can I get a musculoskeletal ultrasound exam at any J-CLINIC branch?

Yes, you can get a musculoskeletal ultrasound exam at any of our clinics: Phrom Phong, Thonglor, and Ekkamai. Please make an appointment (required).

 

Q. Do musculoskeletal ultrasound exams hurt?

No. There is no pain as we only place a probe on the affected area.

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Musculoskeletal ultrasound exams

Update: 29/4/2025

 

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A new 1-minute video! J-CLINIC’s treatment for athletes

J-CLINIC has a new 1-minute video about our treatments for athletes.

Our physical therapy department supports many athletes, including ballet dancers, soccer players, martial artists, kendo practitioners, runners, swimmers, and weight trainers.

 

Our physical therapy can help athletes
・Treat injuries and rehabilitate
・Rejuvenate before training
・Increase their range of motion
・Optimize their physical condition
・Recover from fatigue

 

Please get in touch with us for a consultation.
 

J-CLINIC supports athletes so they can perform in their best condition!

What physical pains can be treated with physical therapy at J-CLINIC?

Hi, this is Kik from J-CLINIC Thonglor branch in Bangkok.
We’ve released a new 1-minute video! Watch to learn if your pain type could be treated with J-CLINIC’s physical therapy.

 

 

What physical pains can be treated with physical therapy at J-CLINIC?

 

1. Chronic pain

E.g., lower back pain, stiff shoulders, sciatica, headaches, knee pain

 

2. Injuries from sports and accidents

E.g., sprains, pulled muscles, whiplash, post-fracture rehabilitation

 

We also offer post-operative rehabilitation for herniated discs and knee injuries like anterior cruciate ligament injuries and meniscal tears.

 

For more details:

 

Please contact us for a consultation.

Please make a reservation via call, Contact form, or Facebook DM in advance.

 

📞For Booking

  • Phrom Phong: 097-257-3577
  • Thonglor: 084-424-1299
  • Ekkamai: 097-245-7863

What physical pains can be treated at J-CLINIC?

  • Physical therapy
    lower back pain, stiff shoulders, sciatica, headaches, knee pain, sprains, pulled muscles, whiplash, post-fracture rehabilitation and injuries from sports and accidents．

 

  • Acupuncture treatment
    PMS, irregular periods, insomnia, orthopedic diseases, headache, cosmetic acupuncture, eye strain, gastrointestinal problems.
    What physical pains can be treated at J-CLINIC?

Our branches in Sukhumvit road

  • Phrom Phong Branch (Sukhumvit 31, RSU Tower Floor4)
J-CLINIC Phrom Phong Branch
From BTS Phrom Phong Station, take Exit 5 and walk along Sukhumvit towards Asoke for about 5 minutes. RSU Tower will be on your right. Take the escalator up to Floor 4 and you will see us right in front of you. If you are coming by car, parking is available at RSU Tower and is free up to 2 hours when you are treated at J-CLINIC.

 

 

  • Thonglor Branch (Soi Thonglor 13, Home Place building Basement Level)
J-CLINIC Thonglor Branch
Our Thonglor clinic is on the basement level of Home Place Building, at the corner of Sukhumvit Soi 55 and Thonglor Soi 13.
If you are coming by BTS, please take a taxi from BTS Thonglor Station, Exit 3.
If you are coming by car, parking is available at Home Place Building and is free up to 4 hours when you are treated at J-CLINIC.

 

 

  • Ekkamai Branch (Sukhumvit 42, Bangkok Mediplex Floor 3)
J-CLINIC Ekkamai Branch
Bangkok Mediplex is a general medical mall on Sukhumvit Soi 42, across from Gateway Ekkamai and directly connected to BTS Ekkamai Station. J-CLINIC Ekkamai branch will be on the 3rd floor of Mediplex.
If you come from BTS Ekkamai Station, go through exit 2. It connects directly to Bangkok Mediplex. Take the escalator up to the 3rd floor and you will see our clinic on your right.

Combining ultrasound and electrical stimulation for pain relief in Bangkok | J-CLINIC Physical therapy treatment

Hi, this is Kik from J-CLINIC Thonglor branch in Bangkok.

 

Today, I’m going to introduce you to our ultrasound and high-voltage therapy.

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ultrasound and high-voltage therapy

 

As an effective way to relieve pain, it’s popular among people suffering pain from injuries and chronic back pain.

 

What is “ultrasound/high-voltage therapy”?

 

Ultrasound/high-voltage therapy is a combination therapy that uses (1) high-voltage electricity to loosen up superficial muscle tension and (2) ultrasound to relax the deeper muscles that can’t be reached by hand.

 

Many of the world’s top athletes use this type of electrotherapy after their daily practice, as part of their conditioning program.

 

 

What results can you expect?

 

Ultrasound/high-voltage therapy accelerates cell repair. It speeds up the healing of injuries and helps to relieve pain.

 

Benefits of ultrasound/high voltage therapy
Benefits of ultrasound/high voltage therapy

 

 

What symptoms can be treated?

 

Ultrasound/high-voltage therapy is effective for treating sprained backs, chronic shoulder stiffness, frozen shoulders, sciatica, tendonitis, sprains, and pulled muscle(torn muscle), as well as for rehabilitation after surgery.

 

It’s also suitable for treating Osgood disease, shin splints, and various sports injuries common among both children and adults.

 

What are the key features of ultrasound/high-voltage therapy?

 

The combination therapy can treat deep muscles that can’t be reached by hand.

 

It’s also more efficient because it can apply two kinds of stimuli to the problem spots.

 

 

 

How is it combined with manual therapy?

 

Using high-performance treatment alone is good, but combining it with manual therapy can make the treatment even more effective.

 

 

Professional development: To make sure you get the best treatment, we pay attention to continually improving our therapists’ technique.

 

Motion & manipulation therapy combines manual techniques with electrotherapy and uses movement to loosen up joints with a reduced range of motion. Trigger points can be treated more quickly with this method.

 

Case studies

Many of the common symptoms we’ve mentioned in past posts can be treated using the ultrasound/high-voltage treatment device.

▼ Past cases

・Treatment of shoulder rotator cuff injuries
・Physical therapy for ballet dancers
・Common problems for ballet dancers: Hip and knee joint pain
・Sprained playing soccer! Ligament damage
・What causes herniated discs and back pain?
・Post-surgery rehabilitation at J-CLINIC
・Treating sciatica
・Treating frozen shoulder
・Physical therapy for kendo practitioners
・Treating weight-training injuries 
・Your stiff shoulders and headaches are caused by uneven shoulder blades?

 

See how we treat back pain with a combination of electrotherapy and manual therapy.

We hope this gives you a better idea of how ultrasound/high-voltage therapy works.

 

If you are living with pain that you can’t get rid of because you don’t know the cause, or that you thought was an inevitable part of aging, or that can’t be relieved by surgery, do contact us for a consultation.

📞For Booking

  • Phrom Phong: 097-257-3577
  • Thonglor: 084-424-1299
  • Ekkamai: 097-245-7863

 

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What physical pains can be treated at J-CLINIC?

  • Physical therapylower back pain, stiff shoulders, sciatica, headaches, knee pain, sprains, pulled muscles, whiplash, post-fracture rehabilitation and injuries from sports and accidents．
  • Acupuncture treatmentPMS, irregular periods, insomnia, orthopedic diseases, headache, cosmetic acupuncture, eye strain, gastrointestinal problems.

    Our branches in Sukhumvit road

  • Phrom Phong Branch (Sukhumvit 31, RSU Tower Floor4)
    J-CLINIC Phrom Phong Branch
    From BTS Phrom Phong Station, take Exit 5 and walk along Sukhumvit towards Asoke for about 5 minutes. RSU Tower will be on your right. Take the escalator up to Floor 4 and you will see us right in front of you. If you are coming by car, parking is available at RSU Tower and is free up to 2 hours when you are treated at J-CLINIC.

  • Thonglor Branch (Soi Thonglor 13, Home Place building Basement Level)
    J-CLINIC Thonglor Branch
    Our Thonglor clinic is on the basement level of Home Place Building, at the corner of Sukhumvit Soi 55 and Thonglor Soi 13.
    If you are coming by BTS, please take a taxi from BTS Thonglor Station, Exit 3.
    If you are coming by car, parking is available at Home Place Building and is free up to 4 hours when you are treated at J-CLINIC.

     

  • Ekkamai Branch (Sukhumvit 42, Bangkok Mediplex Floor 3)
    J-CLINIC Ekkamai Branch
    Bangkok Mediplex is a general medical mall on Sukhumvit Soi 42, across from Gateway Ekkamai and directly connected to BTS Ekkamai Station. J-CLINIC Ekkamai branch will be on the 3rd floor of Mediplex.
    If you come from BTS Ekkamai Station, go through exit 2. It connects directly to Bangkok Mediplex. Take the escalator up to the 3rd floor and you will see our clinic on your right.

Treating frozen shoulder in Bangkok | J-CLINIC Physical therapy treatment

Hello, my name is Sato and I run J-CLINIC, a physiotherapy and acupuncture clinic in Bangkok.

 

“I can’t lift my arms.” “My shoulder hurts, whether or not I move it.”

These are symptoms of frozen shoulder, an ailment that becomes more common as one reaches middle-age and above.

 

Today, I’ll talk about how J-CLINIC treats frozen shoulder, using an example of a client who couldn’t play golf anymore because of frozen shoulder.

 

If you have frozen shoulder, you might find that:

  • You can’t lift your arms as you’d like.

  • Your shoulder hurts.

  • You can’t reach your back with your arm.

  • When you turn over in your sleep, the pain wakes you up.

  • When you raise your arms, such as when washing your hair, it hurts.

 

Are any of these familiar to you?

 

 

Let’s now look at an actual case.

 

A patient case

Mr. H (51 years old, five years in Thailand) came to our clinic complaining of shoulder pain that made it difficult for him to raise his arms, even to change his shirt, and he couldn’t swing his golf club like he wanted.

He endured the pain for about three weeks but came to J-CLINIC because he worried that the pain might affect his work and golf-playing.

 

 

We determined that Mr. H’s pain was caused by:

  • Age-induced degeneration of the shoulder-joint area

  • Reduced ligament flexibility

  • Inflammation of the shoulder-joint

 

shoulder-joint

 

In addition, fatigue had accumulated on Mr. H’s shoulders from golfing every weekend.

 

Because Mr. H wasn’t in the habit of exercising other than playing golf, his abdominal muscles were weak and his body was stiff. Mr. H also commuted two hours every day by car. The long hours of sitting pressured Mr. H’s lower body and disrupted his body balance.

 

Given the causes, J-CLINIC’s treatment for Mr. H comprised:

  1. Massage to relax muscle tension

  2. High-voltage electric therapy for pain relief

  3. Motion & manipulation therapy to improve his range of motion

  4. Rehabilitation

  5. Advice on stretching and other exercises

 

▼ Watch our root cause treatments

For the first three weeks while the pain was strong, Mr. H came to J-CLINIC twice a week for treatment. Once the pain subsided, he also started stretches and strength-building in parallel with treatment to prevent the pain from recurring.

 

Thanks to the treatment, Mr. H recovered to the point that he could resume golf.

 

If you delay treating your frozen shoulder for too long, however, symptoms may worsen and affect not only your work and hobbies but also daily life activities such as getting dressed and washing your hair.

 

We thus recommend you get an early evaluation if you suffer from frozen shoulder.

 

And when once you start treatment, don’t stop just because the pain is gone. Be patient and continue with treatment until your frozen shoulder is completely cured.

 

 

If you suffer from frozen shoulder in Bangkok, we invite you to get in touch with us by phone, contact form, Facebook.

 

📞For Booking

  • Phrom Phong: 097-257-3577
  • Thonglor: 084-424-1299
  • Ekkamai: 097-245-7863

 

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Treatments for shoulder pains

 

Past cases

  • Physical therapy for ballet dancers
  • Common problems for ballet dancers: Hip and knee joint pain
  • Sprained playing soccer! Ligament damage
  • What causes herniated discs and back pain?
  • Post-surgery rehabilitation at J-CLINIC
  • Treating sciatica
  • Treating frozen shoulder
  • Physical therapy for kendo practitioners
  • Treating weight-training injuries 
  • Your stiff shoulders and headaches are caused by uneven shoulder blades?

     
     

    What physical pains can be treated at J-CLINIC?

  • Physical therapylower back pain, stiff shoulders, sciatica, headaches, knee pain, sprains, pulled muscles, whiplash, post-fracture rehabilitation and injuries from sports and accidents．
  • Acupuncture treatmentPMS, irregular periods, insomnia, orthopedic diseases, headache, cosmetic acupuncture, eye strain, gastrointestinal problems.

    Our branches in Sukhumvit road

  • Phrom Phong Branch (Sukhumvit 31, RSU Tower Floor4)
    J-CLINIC Phrom Phong Branch
    From BTS Phrom Phong Station, take Exit 5 and walk along Sukhumvit towards Asoke for about 5 minutes. RSU Tower will be on your right. Take the escalator up to Floor 4 and you will see us right in front of you. If you are coming by car, parking is available at RSU Tower and is free up to 2 hours when you are treated at J-CLINIC.

  • Thonglor Branch (Soi Thonglor 13, Home Place building Basement Level)
    J-CLINIC Thonglor Branch
    Our Thonglor clinic is on the basement level of Home Place Building, at the corner of Sukhumvit Soi 55 and Thonglor Soi 13.
    If you are coming by BTS, please take a taxi from BTS Thonglor Station, Exit 3.
    If you are coming by car, parking is available at Home Place Building and is free up to 4 hours when you are treated at J-CLINIC.

     

  • Ekkamai Branch (Sukhumvit 42, Bangkok Mediplex Floor 3)
    J-CLINIC Ekkamai Branch
    Bangkok Mediplex is a general medical mall on Sukhumvit Soi 42, across from Gateway Ekkamai and directly connected to BTS Ekkamai Station. J-CLINIC Ekkamai branch will be on the 3rd floor of Mediplex.
    If you come from BTS Ekkamai Station, go through exit 2. It connects directly to Bangkok Mediplex. Take the escalator up to the 3rd floor and you will see our clinic on your right.