With Hand, Forearm and Wrist Pain
At Professional Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine™ in Franklin MA, our doctors and 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.
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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 Professional Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine™ 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 Professional Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine™ include:
- Electrical stimulation
- Ultrasound
- Iontophoresis
- Squid® Vasopneumatic Compression
- McConnell taping
- Kinesiotaping
- Deep Tissue Laser Therapy and 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 able to use my hand without worry.
My experience at Professional Physical Therapy has been amazing. Everyone has been very helpful, professional, and friendly. When I first arrived, I had a hard time using my left hand to do daily tasks. Through the staff’s hard work I am able to use my left hand without worry after only a couple of weeks.
My Physical Therapy Story.
My experience here at ProPt has been wonderful! The staff, as well as everyone else, are friendly, helpful, and extremely knowledgeable. I have had various and multiple injuries over the last year and each time I choose here for my physical therapy. Recently, I fractured my wrist, which required surgery. Before I started my PT, my right hand was useless. Now, I am back to doing all the things that I could do before my surgery. Thank you so much for helping me be healthy again!
