Non-Surgical Orthopedics

DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND

Serving the greater Phoenix Valley Area including Tucson, Oro Valley, South Tucson, Maricopa County and beyond.

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OVERVIEW

ABOUT DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND

At Modern Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine of Tucson, AZ, diagnostic ultrasound is used when pain refuses to show itself during a normal exam. You might feel fine walking around the house, then notice sharp discomfort when stepping uphill. A hip pinches only during the last few minutes of a bike ride. A forearm tightens when you grip, then settles as soon as you stop. These patterns are easy to miss when the body is still. Diagnostic ultrasound lets us look at muscles, tendons, ligaments, and joints while they are doing the work that brings symptoms on. Watching tissue move in real time often explains timing, location, and why pain comes and goes the way it does.

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To get started, call Modern Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine of Tucson, AZ, or request a visit online. Our team reviews your symptoms first and helps decide if an ultrasound will add useful answers before you come in.

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Ultrasound may be used during an initial visit or added later if symptoms change. The timing depends on what questions still need answers and how your movement looks that day.

DIAGNOSE

EXAM & IMAGING

Ultrasound allows us to observe soft tissue under load. We can see how a tendon behaves as you move, how a muscle activates, or how a joint responds through a painful range. This helps when symptoms only appear during specific tasks or positions.

TREATMENTS

CUSTOM TREATMENT PROGRAM

Clear findings lead to more focused care. When we know what tissue is involved, physical therapy becomes more precise. Activity levels and exercise choices can be adjusted with confidence.

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Ultrasound may be used again to check how tissue behavior changes over time. Small improvements often show up on movement before pain fully settles, which helps guide safe progression.

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Testimonials for
The MODERN Approach

At MODERN, we take tremendous pride in making our customers happy above and beyond their expectations. We invite you to read what a few of our customers have to say about their MODERN experience.

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Surgeries Avoided

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Orthopedic Experts

Office was very welcoming from the moment you walked into the office, Marissa and Kelsey were there to greet me. They know all of their patients and treat them like family. Dr. Dault was AMAZING. SHE listened and really searched to find the answers to my pain. Eric was very thorough when doing my ultrasound to diagnose my issue. Their recommendations helped me and in the end my pain decreased! Thank you to the entire team!

Sue Moring
Mesa, AZ Resident

I was in a pretty dark place before starting at the Chandler location. My low back pain was completely debilitating and affecting the quality of my life for many years. I saw Phil once a week for 6 weeks and feel stronger and more confident than I have in many, many years. Phil explained the results of my MRI in great detail and answered my questions (as trivial as they might have been) with respect and understanding... I have been to many physical therapists before and the results I got here were the best. I highly recommend the Chandler location and will go back again if I ever need to!

Richard Cotela
Phoenix, AZ Resident

Where do I start with the praise for this Team of miracle workers... I had suffered from chronic lower back pain for the last 8 years due to 32 years of golf and upper back pain due to 13 years of sitting at a desk. I utilized a chiropractor for the past 7 years but the pain ALWAYS came back and I NEVER got better. One visit with Dr. Josh and two X-rays showed the problem was stemming from my foot and a collapsing arch—which my previous chiropractor NEVER took the time to explore and diagnose.

Cory Krebs

What Are You Experiencing?

You don’t have to have it all figured out by yourself. Most people just know that it hurts, not how to fix it. That’s enough. Fill out this simple form and let us know in your own words how it’s hurting. We’ll take a look and then give you a call in order to take you through what may be happening and how we may be able to help.

LOW HIGH

SEVERE PAIN

If your pain is severe and you cannot manage it, don’t wait. Call 911 or come directly to your local hospital. Attend to the emergency first. When you are in a place of safety and ready, we will have follow-up care and recovery available.

MODERATE PAIN / DISCOMFORT

This type of pain will interfere with daily life. Sometimes it’s a sharp, aching type, sometimes it’ll just be a dull sensation. Either way, however, it’s a good idea to pay attention to it. Take note of how it feels, and we can go from there in figuring out what’s going on.

MINOR PAINS & ACHES

Even tiny aches add up. That sore back, muscle pains, or that pesky hurt you keep postponing do matter and could ruin your day. Let us in on what you’ve noticed, and we’ll collaborate to keep things from escalating.

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Answering Your Questions

Why would ultrasound be used instead of guessing based on symptoms?

Some pain only shows up when the body is doing something specific. Sitting still might feel fine, but one movement changes everything. Ultrasound lets us look at what is happening in that exact moment instead of assuming based on symptoms alone.

Is ultrasound mainly for sports injuries?

Not at all. It is used just as often for everyday issues. Walking pain. Reaching pain. Grip pain. Anything that shows up during normal movement but disappears at rest can benefit from a closer look.

What is the appointment actually like?

The exam is simple. A small probe moves over the area while you relax or move as needed. You may be asked to repeat the motion that causes symptoms so we can see what changes when pain appears.

Can ultrasound help if I already tried treatment?

Yes, and that is common. Ultrasound can help explain why progress slowed or why certain movements still feel off. It often helps fine tune care instead of starting over.

What do most people find helpful about it?

Clarity. Seeing what is happening removes a lot of uncertainty. People often feel more confident once they understand why pain shows up and what the plan is actually targeting.

"Our goal is to help you solve some of your most painful life experiences."

Josh Adams

MODERN MEDICINE
CEO

"When an athlete gets injured, a team of doctors and therapists evaluates them, orders imaging, and decides the best path forward. If surgery is needed, they go straight to surgery; if not, they get condition-specific physical therapy and targeted injections to speed healing. This is the same process pro athletes use to get back on the field quickly—and at Modern, you can access that same level of care for the same cost as any other physical therapy clinic." - Josh Adams

Without Advanced Imaging

Your PT

is Operating Blindly.

WHY WE'RE DIFFERENT

CHOOSING THE MODERN WAY

What separates MODERN SPORTS MEDICINE from just about every other company is our physical therapists and orthopedists utlize advanced imaging technology to enable them to SEE what they are doing. Everyone else is operating blindly.

ADVANCED IMAGING + TREATMENT = MODERN

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