The elbow, wrist, arm, hand and fingers allow the body to perform a vast range of activities. It is important to ensure their health. Pain in these regions can be caused by various injuries or health conditions. These may include:

• Acute injuries or trauma (e.g.  sprains, strains, fractures, dislocations)
• Arthritis (e.g. osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis)
• Repetitive motion disorders (e.g. bursitis, tendinitis, tennis elbow)
• A nerve problem (e.g. pinched nerve, carpel tunnel syndrome, complex regional pain syndrome)
• Infection of a joint or bone  (e.g. osteomyelitis)
• Referred pain from the neck, shoulder, chest or another part of the body
• Post surgical pain and restricted mobility

Common Elbow and Wrist Problems

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Tennis/Golf Elbow
• Pronator Syndrome
• Wrist Pain/Strain
• Tendonitis
• Fractures
• Arthritis
• Trigger Finger

Treating the upper extremities requires an intimate knowledge of anatomy and joint mechanics. Westwood Physical Therapy’s Elbow, Wrist, and Hand program will be tailored to your specific problem and will include the following:

• Rapid pain relief program
• Patient education with proactive patient involvement
• Development of a home treatment program
• Early movement strategies
• Joint and soft tissue mobilization to restore motion
• Graded stretching and strengthening
• Transition to functional rehabilitation when ready

If you have pain or limitation in the elbow, wrist, hand or fingers, we can help! Call Westwood Physical Therapy to schedule an appointment with one of our therapists.