With Hand, Forearm and Wrist Pain
At SEPTTM Physical Therapy, our clinicians are experts in determining the cause of your hand/forearm/wrist pain and prescribing a course of treatment for pain relief and return of function.
Most Common Hand/Forearm/Wrist Complaints and Limitations:
- You have pain or stiffness in your fingers, wrist or elbow
- You have difficulty opening jars or gripping objects
- You have pain with lifting or reaching
- You have pain or hand numbness/tingling with activities such computer use
- You have pain with sports such as tennis or golf
Our Specialty
Common Hand/Forearm/Wrist Pain Conditions That We Treat
- Sprains/Strains
- Elbow Bursitis
- Golfer’s Elbow/Tennis Elbow
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
- Arthritis
What Is the First Step?
Start By Scheduling an Evaluation Appointment.
Don't Wait - Get Started Right Now!
Clinical research shows that the sooner you get started with active rehabilitation, the less likely you will need unnecessary tests, medications, or surgery.
At your evaluation appointment, you will meet with a physical therapist who will perform a thorough evaluation that includes:
- A review of your health history and your specific symptoms.
- A thorough examination that includes assessing the quality and quantity of your movements, and any factors that might put you at risk for delayed recovery or might indicate a serious health problem.
- Assessment of how you use your body at work, at home, during sports, and at leisure.
- Determination of the diagnosis and impairments that are causing your pain and establishment of a treatment plan of care.
What to Expect
What Kind of Treatment Techniques Might I Receive?
Your physical therapist will develop a personalized rehabilitation program for your condition. This program can help you safely return to your desired activities. Some treatment techniques may include:
Manual Therapy
Hands-on treatments to mobilize your muscles and joints to restore and improve proper motion and strength.
Specialized manual therapy offerings at SEPTTM Physical Therapy include:
- Traction
- Joint mobilization and manipulation
- Soft-tissue mobilization
- Myofascial Release
- Swelling/edema massage
- IASTM- Instrument assisted soft tissue massage
- Graston Therapy
Range-of-Motion Exercise
Activities aimed at improving movement of a specific joint including stretching techniques to decrease muscle tightness and help restore flexibility. There are 3 main types of range of motion (ROM) exercise: Active ROM requires very little assistance from the clinician and is done by the patient. Active-assisted ROM requires partial assistance from the clinician and is done with the patient. Passive ROM requires full assistance from the clinician and is done for the patient.
Muscle Strengthening
Exercises for muscle weakness or imbalance specific to your condition and capability. Sometimes referred to as strength/weight/resistance/endurance training, muscle strengthening exercises can include the use of weights, exercise bands, and body weight. The benefits of muscle strengthening include increased bone strength and muscular fitness.
Pain and Swelling Management
Treatments to reduce pain and inflammation and enhance recovery.
Specialized pain management offerings at SEPTTM Physical Therapy include:
- Electrical stimulation
- Ultrasound
- Iontophoresis
- Vasopneumatic Compression
- McConnell taping
- Kinesiotaping
- Dry Needling
Patient Education
Includes providing information about your condition and treatment options and identifying and modifying any factors or activities causing your pain. Instructing you in home pain/swelling management and a home exercise program will help you maintain gains in motion and strength.
Functional Training
Therapeutic activities incorporate the use of multiple parameters such as balance, strength, coordination, and range of motion. Functional activities are designed to safely and gradually progress as you recover to allow for achievement of your functional and recreational goals.
Reviews
What Our Clients Say
i am so happy that lucas has been my therapist. i was in so much debilitating pain. within a week of starting therapy, my symptoms started to subside and in a month i was pain free. he understood when i told him that i needed to go slowly even tho i was progressing fast. after all i am 79. what i liked most about him is that he LISTENS to my feedback and then chose appropriate stretches and explained what they were helping- to get me where i needed to be. things i couldnt do at all in the beginning, i can now do easily and without pain. lucas is INSIGHTFUL and understanding of a persons limits and i think his greatest point is that he actually LISTENS to feedback. he surely is a gem!!!!