Physical Therapy for
Hand, Elbow Pain & Injuries
Our hands and elbows are essential for everyday life from gripping a coffee mug to typing at work or playing sports. When pain, stiffness, or injury strikes, even simple tasks can feel impossible. Because the hand contains 27 bones, dozens of joints, and intricate tendons and ligaments, and the elbow is a critical hinge for arm function, proper rehabilitation is key to restoring movement.
Common Types of Hand and Elbow Injuries
Hand and Elbow injuries can vary widely, but some of the most common include:
Compression of the median nerve causes numbness, tingling, and pain in the hand and wrist.
After hand or wrist surgery, therapy restores mobility, strength, and fine motor skills.
Joint inflammation leads to stiffness, swelling, and reduced grip strength.
Inflammation of tendons on the thumb side of the wrist causes pain with gripping or twisting.
A condition where a finger gets stuck in a bent position due to tendon inflammation.
Scarring or shortening of tendons limits finger extension and flexibility.
Chronic pain with swelling, stiffness, and sensitivity after injury or surgery.
Common wrist fractures that requires careful rehab to restore strength and motion.
A break in the 5th metacarpal (pinky side of the hand) often from punching or impact.
A fracture at the base of the thumb, affecting grip and fine motor strength.
An injury to the tendon that bends the fingertip, common in athletes.
A small wrist bone fracture that can be slow to heal without rehab.
Repeated ankle sprains can lead to chronic instability, making future injuries more likely.
Overuse of the forearm muscles causes pain on the outside of the elbow.
Similar to tennis elbow, but pain occurs on the inner side of the elbow.
Compression of the ulnar nerve causes numbness and pain along the forearm.
Therapy after elbow surgery restores motion, reduces stiffness, and prevents reinjury.