Rehabilitative Ultrasound Imaging in Multifidus – A Review

Abstract

The main objective of this paper was to estimate the use of Rehabilitative Ultrasound Imaging (RUSI) in multifidus, obtaining the all-cross-sectional view of muscle, and to measure muscle morphology. Learning the different categories of US, techniques, modes while application. Effectiveness of the RUSI over other imaging technologies. Several articles were used as reference for the study. Research done by various authors are been compared to know the benefits and extent of USI. Also, use of Ultrasound imaging on cervical multifidus has been studied under this article. Muscle thickness of multifidus has been measured at different cervical level. It is found out that patients with LBP and neck pain have smaller cross- sectional area compare to normal subjects. The study concludes that use of RUSI in LBP, chronic neck pain patients and even on healthy subjects for comparative study. Use along with EMG and some types of manipulation for better outcome.