Elbow Injuries

Elbow Injuries

Personalized Care for Elbow Pain and Injuries

Your elbow plays an essential role in everyday activities, from lifting and carrying to reaching, gripping, and throwing. Because it is used so frequently, the elbow is prone to overuse injuries, repetitive strain, and acute trauma. Physical therapy can help relieve pain, restore movement, and improve strength so you can return to work, sports, and daily activities.

Common Elbow Conditions

Our physical therapists evaluate and treat a variety of elbow conditions, including:

• Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis)
• Golfer's elbow (medial epicondylitis)
• Tendinitis and overuse injuries
• Elbow sprains and ligament injuries
• Bursitis
• Cubital tunnel syndrome
• Elbow arthritis
• Post-surgical elbow rehabilitation

Common Symptoms

Elbow injuries may cause:

• Pain during gripping, lifting, or reaching
• Pain on the inside or outside of the elbow
• Stiffness or reduced range of motion
• Weakness in the arm or hand
• Swelling or tenderness
• Numbness or tingling into the forearm or fingers

How Physical Therapy Can Help

Your physical therapist will perform a thorough evaluation to identify the source of your symptoms and develop a personalized treatment plan. Depending on your condition, treatment may include:

• Manual therapy
• Therapeutic stretching and strengthening exercises
• Mobility and flexibility training
• Grip and forearm strengthening
• Activity modification and ergonomic education
• Home exercise instruction

For patients recovering from elbow surgery, we work closely with your orthopedic surgeon and follow procedure-specific rehabilitation protocols to support a safe recovery.

Why Choose Gainesville Physical Therapy

Our goal is to relieve pain, restore normal elbow function, and help you return to the activities you enjoy. Whether your symptoms are the result of sports, work, or everyday activities, we'll develop a treatment plan tailored to your needs and recovery goals.