What characteristic of ultrasound separates it from infrared modalities?
A) Ultrasound does more than heat body tissue.
B) Ultrasound will not cause thermal burns.
C) Ultrasound has a shorter time period.
D) Ultrasound requires an athletic trainer to administer the treatment.
E) Ultrasound uses acoustic energy.

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Ultrasound therapy uses acoustic energy, which is different from the electromagnetic energy used by infrared modalities. This acoustic energy allows for therapeutic effects through vibration of tissues, rather than solely through heat as with infrared.

What Characteristic of Ultrasound Separates It from Infrared Modalities