Shoulder/Wrist/Hand

Physical therapy for the upper extremity focuses on treating conditions and injuries affecting the shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand, helping individuals regain strength, mobility, and function. Through a personalized treatment plan, therapists use various techniques such as strengthening exercises, manual therapy, stretching, posture correction, and ergonomic training. These methods aim to alleviate pain, reduce inflammation, increase range of motion, and prevent future injuries. Whether recovering from surgery, trauma, or chronic conditions like tendinitis or arthritis, physical therapy helps restore optimal function, allowing individuals to return to daily activities, sports, and work with greater comfort and efficiency.

Shoulder

Shoulder physical therapy plays a crucial role in relieving pain, improving mobility, and restoring strength for individuals experiencing shoulder issues. Through a personalized treatment plan, a physical therapist focuses on exercises that target the muscles, tendons, and ligaments surrounding the shoulder joint. Techniques like strengthening, stretching, manual therapy, and posture correction are used to address conditions such as rotator cuff injuries, frozen shoulder, impingement, and arthritis. By enhancing flexibility, promoting proper movement patterns, and preventing re-injury, shoulder physical therapy helps patients regain functional use of their arm and return to their daily activities with reduced pain and increased stability.  Below are common shoulder injuries learn more about them….

Elbow

Elbow physical therapy is essential for treating pain and restoring function in individuals with elbow injuries or conditions, such as tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, tendonitis, or post-surgery rehabilitation. A physical therapist tailors the treatment to address specific issues by using exercises that improve strength, flexibility, and range of motion in the elbow joint. Manual therapy, joint mobilizations, and techniques for correcting posture and movement patterns are also utilized to reduce pain, prevent stiffness, and promote healing. By focusing on both rehabilitation and injury prevention, elbow physical therapy helps individuals regain the ability to perform everyday tasks and return to physical activities with greater comfort and stability.  Learn more about the elbow below….

Wrist

Wrist physical therapy is designed to help individuals recover from injuries, reduce pain, and restore function to the wrist joint. Whether dealing with conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome, wrist sprains, tendonitis, or fractures, physical therapy focuses on improving strength, flexibility, and range of motion. A physical therapist will use targeted exercises, manual therapy, and stretching techniques to alleviate pain, reduce swelling, and prevent stiffness. Additionally, they may teach ergonomic strategies and offer guidance on proper wrist mechanics to prevent further strain. With consistent therapy, patients can regain the mobility and strength needed for everyday activities and minimize the risk of future injuries.  Learn more about common issues that occur in the wrist….

Hand

Hand physical therapy is essential for helping individuals recover from hand injuries, improve function, and alleviate pain. Whether the condition is the result of trauma, surgery, arthritis, or repetitive stress injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome, hand therapy focuses on restoring strength, flexibility, and dexterity. Through tailored exercises, manual therapy, splinting, and adaptive techniques, a hand therapist helps improve grip strength, range of motion, and coordination.  Eddie St. Clair is a Certified Hand Specialist and he works on educating patients about proper hand mechanics and ergonomics to prevent further injury. With the right therapy, individuals can regain the full use of their hands for daily tasks and return to their normal activities with reduced pain and increased function.  Learn more about common hand issues…..

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