PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR ELBOW PAIN & INJURIES
Manual Exercises & Treatment for Elbow Injuries in NYC
IS ELBOW PHYSICAL THERAPY RIGHT FOR YOU?
Whether you’re carrying groceries, picking up your toddler, or using your mouse at work, your elbows are the unsung heroes of your daily tasks. That’s why it’s essential to recover from an elbow injury (or prevent one) and understand its cause and full-body implications.
In the MOTIVNY studio, your physical therapists will assess your body as a whole to treat your current symptoms and prevent further injury to your elbow and entire body.
If you’re wondering whether elbow physical therapy is right for you, check out some of the most common symptoms we treat:
PAIN
Elbow injuries can result in prolonged dull or severe pain and swelling, resulting in constant discomfort.
IMMOBILITY
Soreness and loss of wrist function often accompanies elbow pain, making lifting, carrying, and weightbearing with your upper body difficult.
WEAK GRIP
Many athletes find grasping objects or maintaining a stable grip challenging due to elbow pain.
DISRUPTION
Your day-to-day activities might be disrupted, including working, exercising, and socializing.
“Unlike other PTs, James took time to understand. He worked with me to test my specific symptoms, listen to my goals, and work with me to create a plan that helped me achieve them. If you want to not just recover but come back strong and better than you were before, go to James.”
Dan L.
"I trust my PT at Motiv to keep me healthy so I can keep doing what I love-- Running ULTRA marathons. I've been going to Motiv NY for over 4 years now. The best!"
Jessica Z.
TARGETED MANUAL THERAPY STARTS HERE
Common Causes of Elbow Pain
Your physical therapist won’t just target your elbow pain. They’ll take the time to assess your entire body and discover what might be causing your pain, how to alleviate it, and how to prevent further injury.
Some common elbow pain causes that your therapist might specialize in are:
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Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
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Avulsion Fracture
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Bone Fracture
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Cervical Disc Herniation
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Dislocated Elbow
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Golfer’s Elbow or Medial Epicondylitis
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Ligament Sprain
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Nerve Entrapment
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Osteoarthritis
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Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Bursitis
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Referred Pain
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Shoulder Dysfunction or Instability
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Tendinitis
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Tennis Elbow or Lateral Epicondylitis
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Throwing Injuries like UCL tears
...And more.
Wherever your pain is coming from, our physical therapists are trained in all areas and will take the time to assess and treat you where you need it (and beyond).
MOTIVNY’s Approach to Physical Therapy for an Elbow Injury
Manual physical therapy for your elbow is a targeted approach focusing on manipulating your joints and tissues based on findings from a biomechanical assessment.
We use various manual physical therapy techniques to treat athletes holistically and examine every possibility without solely focusing on one injury. Check out our FAQ section to see what types of techniques we use.
You can also work with our expert coaches to complement your physical therapy with one-on-one training.
"[Jess] helped me regain an enormous amount of my motion range. In my experience, physical therapy is about patience and diligence, and Jess listens to my progress reports and constantly finds interesting and challenging ways to keep my recovery moving forward. She knows her stuff. She is the best.”
Conan M.
THE BENEFITS OF PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR ELBOW PAIN
IMPROVE MOBILITY
Recover from your injury and improve your grip and range of motion.
REDUCE SYMPTOMS
Alleviate pain, soreness, inflexibility, and other acute and chronic symptoms.
GET BACK TO YOUR LIFE
Resume your daily activities and exercise routine comfortably and prevent future injury.
A UNIQUE APPROACH TO ELBOW PHYSICAL THERAPY
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
We’re here to answer any questions you have about elbow physical therapy. Check out Physical Therapy 101: The Ultimate Guide to All Things PT for more information.
What kind of techniques do you use for elbow physical therapy?
We pride ourselves on staying at the forefront of manual physical therapy best practices and techniques. Your therapist might treat you with:
- Manual traction
- Targeted massage
- Exercise therapy
- Heat/cold therapy
- Joint mobilization
- Custom training program
- Pain modulation techniques
- Postural awareness and symptom management
- Soft tissue mobilization
- Joint mobilization and manipulation
- Functional Release manual therapy
- Myofascial decompression and cupping
- Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization
- Functional Range Conditioning exercise therapy
- Rocktape kinesiotaping
- Pain modulation techniques
- Customized home exercise programs through the MOTIVNY app
Will you only treat my elbow?
No! Your therapists will look at your body as a whole, not just your elbow pain. We believe a holistic treatment that assesses and manages the “why” behind your issue is the way to resolve your pain and keep it from returning.
Where can I find pricing and insurance information?
You can visit the FAQ section at the bottom of our Physical Therapy page for more information on pricing, insurance, and referrals. Feel free to reach out if you have more questions; we’re here to help.
How do I make an appointment?
Click the Book Now button in the upper right-hand corner!