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Ultrasound Lab

Looking deep inside the body

Using ultrasound imaging methods, in particular shear wave elastography, we are researching the tension and activation-related movement of muscles and muscle groups in cases of pain and disease.

Ultrasound Lab (I11114)
Ultrasound Lab (I11115)
Ultrasound Lab (I11116)
Purpose of lab
  • Measurement of tissue stiffness
  • Measurement of tissue movement
  • Ultrasound diagnostics (B-mode)
Facilities & Equipment
  • Aixplorer Ultimate → Shear wave elastography, B-mode, Doppler
  • Mindray MX7 → M-mode, B-mode, Doppler
Projects
  • In planning (with the University of Stuttgart): Calf muscle tension in Achillodynia → Interested in writing a bachelor's thesis on this topic?
  • Perceived muscle stiffness locally and centrally (EEG measurements, Andreas Haueise with the University of Freiburg)
  • In conclusion: Reliability of stiffness measurements of selected neck muscles (Prof. Carvalho, IAF tandem project)
  • Stiffness of the neck muscles in headaches (Prof. Carvalho)
  • Marathon project: Changes in stiffness due to marathon running and sports massage (bachelor's projects)
  • Extended data collection on muscle stiffness in knee osteoarthritis
  • Influence of stretching duration on muscle stiffness (BSc thesis)
Useful links
  • Instagram @Muskelverspannung.messen

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Head of Lab

I'm happy to provide information about the Ultrasound Lab

Prof. Dr. Angela Dieterich
Prof. Dr. Angela Dieterich Dean of Studies:
Physiotherapy (BSc) (PT)
Physiotherapy Plus (BSc) (PTP)
+49 7723 920-2071 Mail angela.dieterich@hs-furtwangen.de
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