Real time ultrasound can benefit anyone who is wanting to understand or learn more about how they are engaging their muscles. It can be useful with identifying and retraining pelvic floor muscles and also those who experience concerns with bladder and bowel function. It can also be used when learning how to engage the muscles around the core.

Usually an ultrasound will take up part of your assessment and treatment and can occur within your normal appointment time.

You do not need to change anything prior to any use of the ultrasound. If the concern is related to any bladder symptoms then your practitioner may ask you to use the bathroom in the consultation but this will be discussed with you prior.

A real time ultrasound machine shows the different levels of muscles and associated tissue and how they move when you engage or relax them. This will provide a picture on the monitor that your practitoner will identify and explain what is on the screen.

Real time ultrasound used by a PEAK practitioner diagnostically within your appointment and therefore not covered by medicare. There are no extra associated costs if your practitioner uses the ultrasound machine within your consultation.