Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
Book Your Free ConsultationLimited availability this monthMusculoskeletal ultrasound lets us see your soft tissue in real time, right during your session. Dr. Steven Lagasse uses it to check on tendons, inflammation, muscle quality, and other tissue details that shape your treatment plan.
Unlike traditional imaging that requires a separate appointment, this happens right here, right now. That means faster answers and more precise treatment decisions. Dr. Lagasse also uses ultrasound to guide dry needling, watching the needle on screen so it reaches exactly the right spot.
Ultrasound at JointWorks PT is a hands-on assessment tool that supports your treatment, not a standalone diagnostic service. It's one more way Dr. Lagasse brings advanced, fellowship-level care to every session, helping you see what's going on in your body and understand why your plan is built the way it is.
Benefits of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
- See your muscles, tendons, and ligaments in real time
- Spot tendon, muscle, and tissue changes during your session
- Ultrasound-guided dry needling for pinpoint accuracy and safety
- No separate imaging appointment. Answers on the spot
- Track your healing and recovery progress over time
- Advanced tool that shapes your personalized treatment plan
- Completely non-invasive and radiation-free
Frequently Asked Questions
Musculoskeletal ultrasound uses sound waves to create live images of your muscles, tendons, ligaments, and other soft tissues. It's the same technology used in medical imaging, focused specifically on muscles and joints. Dr. Lagasse uses it during your session to see tissue quality, spot issues, and guide your treatment.
Dr. Lagasse has completed advanced training in musculoskeletal ultrasound and uses it to answer specific treatment questions, like whether tendon changes, inflammation, or tissue issues are present. This helps guide your care and track your progress over time. For formal diagnostic imaging and medical diagnoses, he can refer you to the right specialist.
Ultrasound-guided dry needling combines live imaging with targeted needling for better precision and safety. By watching the needle on screen as it enters the tissue, Dr. Lagasse can guide it to exactly the right spot (a tendon, a layer of tissue, or a tight knot) with greater accuracy than touch alone. This is especially helpful for deeper areas or spots near sensitive structures.
Not at all. Musculoskeletal ultrasound is completely non-invasive and painless. A small amount of gel is applied to the skin, and a handheld probe is moved over the area of interest. There's no radiation, no needles, and no discomfort. You'll be able to see the images on screen in real time as Dr. Lagasse explains what he's seeing.
Yes. When it's helpful for your care, ultrasound is included in your regular session at no extra cost. It's one of many tools Dr. Lagasse uses to give you thorough, well-informed treatment. Not every session will include imaging; it's used when it adds real value to your assessment or care.
Ultrasound is especially useful for checking tendon and muscle quality, joint swelling, nerve movement, and healing after surgery. Common areas include the shoulder, elbow, knee, and Achilles tendon. It's also great for tracking your recovery over time, so you and Dr. Lagasse can actually see the changes in your tissue as you heal.
What Our Patients Say
Working with Steven was such a positive experience! He was incredibly responsive when I first contacted him about a knee injury; he saw me within just a couple days of my accident. I felt extremely supported the entire time we worked together. Due to his expertise and care, I was back to normal activities within a couple weeks of beginning my treatment program! I highly recommend!
