Elbow, Wrist, and Hand

The elbow is a hinge joint that is important for grasping, reaching, and rotating your forearm and wrist. Elbow pain can occur from sport injuries (commonly throwing athletes), overuse, falls, or direct contact injuries. Maintaining wrist and hand function will help improve your quality of life. Whether your injury is related to your job, hobbies, aging, or sports, our physical therapists will create a customized plan of care so you can stay active throughout your recovery. 

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Arthritis

General wear and tear on our joints is a normal part of aging. However, when a joint experiences excessive loading over time, the cartilage on the joint surface can wear down and create a rough surface. The thumb is a common joint for arthritis to develop.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Nine tendons and one nerve pass through the carpal tunnel in the wrist, making it a common area to experience inflammation and pain, especially in people who do a lot of computer work. Symptoms often include numbness or tingling in the hand. Physical therapy will include techniques to reduce compression on the nerve that travels through the carpal tunnel.

Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)

Outer elbow pain caused by muscular overuse is commonly called tennis elbow. Other activities that can trigger this pain are repetitive computer work and manual labor. Although an initial period of rest may be necessary, this injury responds best to strategic load management and gradual strengthening.  

Medial Epicondylitis (Golfer's Elbow)

Inner elbow pain caused by muscular overuse is commonly called golfers elbow. Repetitive gripping can trigger this pain and it often does not heal with rest alone. Through education, manual techniques, and exercise, our physical therapists can help you gradually return to activities without pain.