Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Scan
Our Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Scan provides fast, accurate, real-time imaging to help diagnose injuries affecting your muscles, tendons, ligaments and joints.
Performed by experienced clinicians, the scan allows us to assess the affected area immediately, helping to identify the cause of your pain and guide the most appropriate treatment plan. Ultrasound imaging is safe, non-invasive and provides instant results, allowing you to discuss the findings during your appointment.
Ultrasound scans can help diagnose a wide range of conditions, including:
Tendon injuries and tendinopathy
Muscle tears and strain
Ligament injuries
Bursitis
Joint inflammation and swelling
Rotator cuff injuries
Tennis and golfer’s elbow
Achilles and patellar tendon problems
Plantar fasciitis
Soft tissue lumps and fluid collections
Following your scan, you’ll receive a clear explanation of the findings, along with personalised advice and recommendations for the next steps. This may include physiotherapy, chiropractic care, guided injection therapy, shockwave therapy or referral for further investigations if required.
Our goal is to provide a rapid diagnosis so you can begin the right treatment with confidence and get back to doing what you enjoy as quickly as possible.
You can self-refer by booking online. When you book, you will receive a pre-assessment form by email; please complete and return this before your appointment so the clinician can review your details and prepare personalised care for you.
Why would you be referred for an Ultrasound Diagnostic Assessment?
A Physiotherapist, Sports Therapist or Chiropractor may refer you for an ultrasound diagnostic assessment to obtain a clearer and more detailed understanding of what’s happening within your muscles, tendons, ligaments, or joints. While a physical examination provides valuable information, ultrasound imaging can confirm or clarify a suspected diagnosis by directly visualising soft tissue structures in real time. This helps identify issues such as tendon or ligament tears, muscle strains, inflammation, fluid collections, bursitis, or joint abnormalities.
Ultrasound can also guide treatment planning—ensuring that rehabilitation exercises, manual therapy, or injections are accurately targeted to the affected area. Additionally, it allows monitoring of healing progress over time and helps determine whether further medical or surgical intervention might be necessary. Overall, a physiotherapist refers for an ultrasound assessment to enhance diagnostic accuracy, support evidence-based treatment, and promote a faster, safer recovery.
What can be assessed?
Musculoskeletal (MSK) ultrasound can assess a wide range of conditions affecting the soft tissues, joints, and surrounding structures. Some of the most common include:
Tendons and Ligaments.
Tendon tears or ruptures (e.g., Achilles, rotator cuff, or patellar tendons)
Tendinopathy or tendinitis (inflammation or degeneration)
Ligament sprains or partial tears (e.g., ankle, knee, or wrist ligaments)
Muscles:
Muscle strains, tears, or contusions
Muscle hernias or atrophy
Post-injury or post-surgical muscle healing assessment
Joints and Bursae:
Joint effusions (fluid build-up)
Bursitis (e.g., subacromial, trochanteric, or olecranon bursitis)
Synovitis or joint inflammation
Arthritis-related changes
Other Soft Tissue Conditions:
Cysts or ganglions
Foreign bodies (e.g., glass or metal fragments)
Soft tissue masses or lumps
Calcific deposits (e.g., calcific tendinopathy)
MSK ultrasound is particularly valuable because it allows dynamic assessment—structures can be observed in motion—which helps diagnose functional issues that may not be visible on static imaging such as MRI or X-ray.
Our Reputation
At Proformance Clinics, we are proud to support the health and wellness of our local Poole community. Conveniently located inside the entrance to David Lloyd Health Club, we have built a reputation for excellence and personalised care for customers across Poole and Bournemouth.
Our Location
Proformance Clinics is located inside the David Lloyd Health Club in Cabot Lane, Poole, BH17 7BX.
Our clinic is located on the right-hand side as you walk into the building, so there’s no need to worry about accessing the club without a membership.
Simply walk into the clinic, check-in using our self-service check-in machine, grab a drink, and take a seat. Your clinician will be with you as soon as your appointment is scheduled.
Please see the photos below to help you get familiar with us before your visit…..
