Pelvic health physiotherapy plays a vital role in addressing a range of conditions, from incontinence and pelvic pain to prenatal and postnatal care. Traditionally, assessments have relied heavily on manual techniques, but integrating ultrasound technology is now empowering physiotherapists and their patients to see more.
Adrienne Sim, a pelvic health physiotherapist, was introduced to ultrasound during her initial training in Australia and now uses Clarius handheld ultrasound for her practice. She explains that the ability to see real-time images of their pelvic floor can be a powerful tool for patient education and motivation.
Patients are always wowed by seeing the image on the screen,” says Adrienne, emphasizing the positive impact of visual feedback. This visual confirmation can also enhance “the motivation for doing pelvic floor exercises, because that can be very monotonous and boring”.
For physiotherapists, ultrasound provides a dynamic visualization of the pelvic floor, offering valuable information in addition to manual assessments or in cases where manual assessment is not indicated. As Adrienne explains, it “offers the opportunity for patients who have pelvic pain or can’t have internal assessments, to be able to give some insight about what’s going on with their pelvic floor.”
Watch this 3-minute video to learn more about how Adrienne is using ultrasound for her physiotherapy practice. Read on for Adrienne’s reasons for choosing Clarius ultrasound.
Clarius Ultrasound: A Clinician’s Perspective
Adrienne Sim’s experience with Clarius ultrasound highlights several key benefits for clinicians:
Image Quality: Adrienne confirms that Clarius provides excellent image quality for clinical use. “I’d say the image quality on the Clarius is fantastic,” and that «for the use of clinical application, it’s perfect because we’re seeing all that we need to see”.
Ease of Use: Clarius devices are designed with AI-powered features that facilitate ease of use. While acknowledging a learning curve, Adrienne notes that “the presets and things like that on the Clarius are very helpful to have,” as is “just again, the touch screen,” which simplifies operation compared to systems with “a bunch of buttons and things like that, and dials”.
Cost-Effectiveness: Clarius offers a cost-effective solution for clinics looking to incorporate ultrasound. Sim confirms that “certainly the cost savings of the handheld unit were much more attractive than a cart-based system or other ultrasound units”.
“I would absolutely recommend Clarius to my colleagues. I do already, as it’s a great, affordable, compact tool to have as an extension of their clinical practice”.
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Physiotherapist Adrienne Sim shares how she integrates transabdominal ultrasound imaging with physical assessment to enhance the precision and effectiveness of pelvic health treatment. In this 1-hour webinar, you’ll learn how physiotherapists are using point of care ultrasound (POCUS) to visualize pelvic floor and core muscle function in real time – helping guide assessment, inform treatment decisions, and improve patient engagement.
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