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Get fast, accurate assessment of muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, and soft tissues with real-time diagnostic ultrasound performed by experienced physiotherapists, providing immediate insights to guide effective treatment.
Diagnostic ultrasound is a safe, non-invasive imaging technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to create real-time images of muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, and other soft tissues. It helps physiotherapists accurately assess injuries, identify the source of pain, and monitor the healing process without exposing patients to radiation.
Unlike static imaging, diagnostic ultrasound allows structures to be examined while they are moving, providing valuable insight into how muscles, tendons, and joints function during activity. This dynamic assessment supports a more accurate diagnosis and helps guide personalised treatment plans.
With immediate results available during your appointment, diagnostic ultrasound enables faster clinical decisions, allowing treatment to begin sooner and helping you recover with confidence.
Diagnostic ultrasound can assess many musculoskeletal injuries and conditions, providing valuable clinical information to guide your rehabilitation.
Assess rotator cuff injuries, tendon tears, bursitis, impingement syndrome, calcific tendinopathy, and shoulder instability.
Assess rotator cuff injuries, tendon tears, bursitis, impingement syndrome, calcific tendinopathy, and shoulder instability.
Identify tendon injuries, ligament sprains, ganglion cysts, carpal tunnel-related soft tissue changes, and other hand or wrist conditions.
Assess gluteal tendinopathy, bursitis, muscle tears, tendon injuries, joint inflammation, and other soft tissue disorders affecting the hip.
Examine ligament injuries, tendon tears, patellar tendinopathy, Baker’s cysts, joint effusions, and muscle strains around the knee.
Evaluate Achilles tendinopathy, ligament sprains, plantar fasciopathy, tendon tears, muscle injuries, and other soft tissue conditions affecting the foot and ankle.
Diagnostic ultrasound provides real-time insights into musculoskeletal injuries, helping physiotherapists make informed clinical decisions and create personalised treatment plans. It offers a safe, efficient, and accurate way to assess soft tissue conditions while supporting better patient outcomes.
Provides clear, real-time images of muscles, tendons, ligaments,
joints, and soft tissues to support an accurate diagnosis.
Findings are discussed during your appointment, allowing you to better understand your condition without waiting for imaging reports.
Assesses structures while they are moving, helping identify issues that may not be visible during a static examination.
Uses sound waves rather than radiation, making it a safe imaging option for repeated assessments when needed.
Supports targeted rehabilitation by providing detailed clinical information to guide your physiotherapy treatment.
Our streamlined assessment process provides accurate diagnosis, immediate findings, and personalised treatment recommendations to help you recover with confidence.
Your appointment begins with a discussion about your symptoms, medical history, and any previous injuries or treatments to better understand your concerns.
A physiotherapist performs a clinical examination to assess movement, strength, flexibility, and the area causing pain or discomfort.
A real-time ultrasound scan is performed to examine muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, and other soft tissues for signs of injury or dysfunction.
Your physiotherapist explains the findings during the appointment, helping you understand the cause of your symptoms and answering any questions.
Based on the assessment results, a tailored treatment plan is developed to support recovery, improve function, and help you achieve your rehabilitation goals.
Below are just a selection of the many testimonials we receive from our patients
a week ago
Hassan has done wonderful work with my knee, making exercises fun and engaging. I’m leaving happy and confident to continue my ork outs and build up to playing tennis matches as well. Thank you Hassan and team!
a week ago
where I came with a knee injury I was in low spirits – Hassan has helped me build confidence doing exercises that I thought I wouldn’t be doing again. The sessions felt personal to my goals, and I have really felt the benefits!
a week ago
I highly recommend clearcut Physiotherapy. I had neck pain for years and after one month at clearcut physio my pain was resolved. Furthermore, I’ve been given exercises I can do at home and on my own to strengthen my neck and prevent future pain.
Diagnostic ultrasound helps identify a wide range of musculoskeletal injuries and soft tissue conditions, providing valuable clinical information to support an accurate diagnosis and personalised treatment plan.
Identify partial and full-thickness tendon tears, including rotator cuff, Achilles, and other tendon injuries.
Assess degenerative tendon changes and inflammation commonly affecting the shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, and ankle.
Evaluate sprains, partial tears, and ligament damage following acute injuries or repetitive strain.
Detect muscle strains, tears, and soft tissue injuries while assessing the extent of the damage.
Identify inflammation of fluid-filled bursae that can cause pain and restrict movement around joints.
Assess excess fluid within joints, which may indicate inflammation, injury, or underlying joint conditions.
Detect fluid-filled cysts behind the knee that are often associated with joint irritation or arthritis.
Identify calcium deposits within tendons that may contribute to pain, stiffness, and reduced movement.
Assess ganglion cysts, lipomas, and other superficial soft tissue abnormalities to support clinical evaluation.
Visualise signs of inflammation affecting tendons, muscles, ligaments, and surrounding soft tissues to help guide treatment.
Our experienced physiotherapists combine advanced diagnostic ultrasound technology with evidence-based care to deliver accurate assessments and personalised treatment plans.
Our team has extensive experience assessing and managing a wide range of musculoskeletal injuries and conditions.
We use modern diagnostic ultrasound equipment to provide clear, real-time imaging for accurate clinical assessments.
From diagnosis through rehabilitation, we provide ongoing support to help restore movement, reduce pain, and prevent future injuries
We take the time to understand your concerns, answer your questions, and involve you in every step of your recovery journey.
Every treatment plan is tailored to your diagnosis, symptoms, lifestyle, and recovery goals for the best possible outcomes.
Diagnostic ultrasound is a safe, non-invasive imaging technique that uses sound waves to produce real-time images of muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, and other soft tissues, helping assess musculoskeletal conditions.
It can assess a wide range of conditions, including tendon tears, muscle injuries, ligament sprains, bursitis, tendinopathy, joint effusions, Baker’s cysts, and other soft tissue abnormalities.
Yes. Diagnostic ultrasound does not use radiation, making it a safe imaging option for assessing musculoskeletal conditions and monitoring recovery.
In many cases, a referral is not required. Contact our clinic to confirm whether a referral is needed based on your circumstances.
If you need more sessions, your physiotherapist can support your case with detailed treatment codes and medical reports, which can be submitted to Aviva for further assessment.
Most appointments take approximately 30 to 45 minutes, depending on the area being assessed and the complexity of your condition.
Yes. Your physiotherapist will review the ultrasound findings with you during your appointment and explain how they relate to your symptoms.
Yes. If appropriate, your physiotherapist can begin treatment immediately after the assessment and develop a personalised rehabilitation plan.
Wear comfortable clothing that allows easy access to the area being examined. Your physiotherapist will provide guidance if any specific preparation is required.
Diagnostic ultrasound is highly effective for assessing many soft tissue injuries and provides dynamic, real-time imaging. However, some conditions may still require an MRI or other imaging for further evaluation.
You can book an appointment by calling our clinic, using our online booking system, or contacting our team directly. We’ll help you schedule an assessment at a convenient time.
Fill out the form below to book your diagnostic ultrasound and get expert guidance for a more accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment plan.
We’re available 7 days a week and have specific clinic hours with therapists on staff. Outside of normal clinic hours, you can receive an on-call therapist at your home if needed.
