hip pain: do ultrasound techs have to stand for long hours?

dianasteve · Joined: 20 Oct 2006 Posts: 3

Hi ,
I am planning to join Ultrasound Program in June 2007 and would like to know if an ultrasound tech has to stand for long hours as I saw on a couple of websites that they have to stand for 80% of the time. The reason I am asking is because my hip hurts if I stand for too long. So your replies would help me decide if I should go for this course at all. Thanks in advance!

Diana Steve

hjhogle · Posted: Sat Oct 21, 2006 9:19 am Post subject:

Yes, Ultrasonographers stand for long periods of time.

CTDave

dianasteve · Joined: 20 Oct 2006 Posts: 3

hjhogle · Posted: Sat Oct 21, 2006 2:08 pm Post subject: Physical requirements of Imaging

The reality of any of the diagnostic imaging modalities is that we are all on our feet most of the time. Some sit on occasion, some spend most of their time walking .. but I spent time in US and most of the sonographers I know will tell you that they stand for long periods, regardless of what type of US they are performing.

Good luck

dianasteve · Joined: 20 Oct 2006 Posts: 3

Thank you hjhogle and ctdavis for ur replies.