Injury Answers in Minutes: Meet Our Clarius Ultrasound
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Pain, stiffness, or movement limitations can often feel like a game of guesswork. Is it the tendon? The joint? A strain or something more serious? That's where diagnostic ultrasound comes in. At Atomic Physical Therapy, we offer one of the most advanced portable ultrasound devices in Boulder: the Clarius L15 HD3.
What is the Clarius Ultrasound?
Clarius ultrasound is a handheld, high-resolution imaging tool that allows a physical therapist to see soft tissue, tendons, ligaments, and joints in real time — all without radiation or referral delays. Unlike traditional medical imaging like MRI or X-ray, the Clarius device shows live movement under the skin, helping diagnose muscle and tendon problems more accurately during a physical exam.
Clarius Ultrasound
The L15 model is specially designed for musculoskeletal imaging, making it ideal for examining:
Shoulders (think rotator cuff or biceps tendon pain)
Ankles (sprains, Achilles pain)
Wrists and elbows (tennis elbow, carpal tunnel, climber’s wrist)
Knees (patellar tendon, meniscus signs)
Feet (plantar fascia, stress reactions)
That means runners, climbers, skiers, and everyday active people can finally see what’s really happening in the joint or tissue that’s been bothering them.
What Happens in an Ultrasound Session?
Your visit includes:
A movement-based examination to understand your pain and function
Real-time ultrasound imaging with our expert Doctor of Physical Therapy, Dr. Emily
Clear explanation of what’s causing your pain and how to fix it with images you can actually understand
A customized rehab plan designed to get you moving again safely, based on what we find
Return-to-activity guidance, whether that’s hitting the trail, climbing, running, or simply living pain-free
You leave not only with answers but with a clear plan.
Why Choose Atomic for Diagnostic Ultrasound?
There’s a reason more athletes and active adults are turning to ultrasound: it’s fast, accurate, and doesn’t require jumping through insurance hoops. And while hospitals and imaging centers may offer traditional ultrasound, Atomic Physical Therapy is one of the only clinics in Boulder using the Clarius L15 HD3 in a physical therapy setting.
That means you get answers and a plan in one visit, not after waiting weeks for referrals, approvals, or scheduling.
Faster Answers, Better Care
Unlike traditional imaging, which is often expensive, slow, and requires extra appointments, our ultrasound sessions give you clarity and a personalized rehabilitation program all in one place. Whether you're dealing with stubborn Achilles pain, nagging shoulder tightness, or a new-onset knee issue, our Clarius tool can pinpoint what’s happening and accelerate your recovery.
Curious what ultrasound could tell you about your pain or injury?
Book a Discovery Session today and take the guesswork out of your recovery.
