TotalPerformance_PT Solutions for Shoulder, Elbow and Wrist…

Are you experiencing pain and weakness in your arm? Is it difficult to lift and hold things you use in your daily routine? You could be suffering from tendon dysfunction or even arthritis in your joints.

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EAST NORRITON HARLEYSVILLE

HATFIELD NORRISTOWN NORTH WALES

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SOLUTIONS FOR SHOULDER, ELBOW AND WRIST PAIN

What Do My Symptoms Mean? Aching or stiffness around the front or the side of the shoulder is often due to a tendon/rotator cuff injury. In comparison, pain in the back of the shoulder is likely coming from the joint itself. Although some think the top part or shoulder blade is the “shoulder,” they refer to muscles and/or the neck and not the shoulder itself. Clarifying the location of your pain will help your physical therapist figure out the source of your pain and the appropriate plan to resolve it. The inner and outer aspect of the elbow is commonly thought to be where most people experience tendon or ligament injuries. Typically, the pain will be sharp at the junction of the tendon and bone but may also move toward the forearm when the injury is tendon-related or caused by inflammation. A decreased range of motion is often associated with arthritis. Still, weakness or clumsiness when gripping or holding onto things can be signs of deeper problems. It may indicate a more severe condition: the more dysfunction and disability, the more your conditions warrant seeking help sooner than later. Ignoring your pain or waiting too long to be seen can make the problem worse and eliminate simple solutions.

Are you experiencing pain and weakness in your arm? Is it difficult to lift and hold things you use in your daily routine? You could be suffering from tendon dysfunction or even arthritis in your joints. Whether your pain results from an injury or repetitive stress, it’s often the result of underlying trauma or inflammation of the tendons, cartilage, or nerves in the arm. Your pain can be so severe that doing normal activities of daily living seems impossible. While the pain may feel serious, it’s entirely curable. Call our clinic today to make an appointment. With guidance from your physical therapist, you can find solutions to your pain and get back to living the life you enjoy! What Is Causing the Pain? Limited shoulder movement due to pain, stiffness, or weakness can affect a person’s ability to carry out daily activities (eating, dressing, personal hygiene) and work responsibilities. Factors such as heavy lifting, repetitive movements (especially in awkward positions), and vibrations influence the severity of symptoms and disability. The most common causes of shoulder pain and disability are: • Rotator cuff disorders • Joint disorders • Arthritis and bone spurs • Referred neck pain

• Bursitis and tendinitis Overuse injuries often cause elbow pain. Many sports, hobbies, and jobs require repetitive movements leading to overuse. The leading causes of elbow pain and dysfunction are: • Tennis and Golfer’s elbow (i.e., tendinitis) • Ligament sprains • Arthritis • Broken and/or dislocated elbow Wrist pain is most common in groups participating in physically demanding activities like manual laborers and jobs that require computer use or repetitive movements. The leading causes of wrist pain are: • Carpal tunnel syndrome • Arthritis • Wrist tendinitis • Repetitive motion syndrome Shoulder, elbow, and wrist pain are often the result of workplace injury and repetitive stress injuries. While it is sometimes possible to take action to prevent an injury from developing, it is crucial to be able to recognize when an injury develops and to get help. Find your physical therapist so they can identify what may have caused the pain to start and what you can do to resolve it.

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pain and learn exercises and techniques that can help you overcome the injury and restore proper strength and functionality to your shoulders, elbows, and wrists. Sources: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30916527/; https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm. nih.gov/29921250/; https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1283277/; https://bmcmusculoskeletdisord.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12891- 019-2902-8; https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33407293/ Shoulder Patient Success Story “I’ve been coming to Total Performance for a few months to rebuild my shoulder strength and they have been very great to work with. Friendly staff and the physical therapists know what they are doing. Overall very happy with my decision to work with them.” — -G.W. SCAN THE CODE FOR A FREE CONSULTATION! Pelvic floor rehabilitation is important, and can benefit people from all walks of life. Here at Total Performance Physical Therapy, we want you to be able to live your life comfortably. If you are suffering from pelvic pain, don’t wait any longer to contact us. We’ll help relieve your condition so you can get back to living your life. Give us a call today!

Physical Therapy for Shoulder, Elbow and Wrist Pain Physical therapy treatments for shoulder, elbow, and wrist pain include manual therapy, joint mobilization manipulation, exercise instruction, education, and techniques like KT taping and joint splinting. These have all been proven to help alleviate pain and restore function. Physical therapists assess your particular condition to identify the contributing factors and address all of them. Your therapist is skilled at hands-on intervention and exercise selection for the most comprehensive and appropriate intervention to help you resolve your pain and/or restore your function.

Interventions such as education, manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, nerve and tendon glide techniques are widely used for effective results! Contact Our Clinic Today Addressing the pain early on is the best way to prevent an issue from becoming more debilitating. Physical therapy is the ideal tool for providing you with an opportunity to understand what may be causing your pain and helping you mobilize and strengthen the surrounding muscles to alleviate the pain associated with your injury. Contact your physical therapist today for support with learning how to manage the

WE OFFER PELVIC FLOOR THERAPY FOR WOMEN AND MEN FOR MANY CONDITIONS The pelvic area is an important part of the body that serves many purposes, especially for women. Pelvic pain can happen at different points throughout your menstrual cycle, during pregnancy, after giving birth, and even as a result of an underlying condition. Some pelvic conditions may also result in painful intercourse or infertility issues which makes pelvic floor rehabilitation a priority. Conditions we treat include: How Can I Get Started?

• Constipation • Urinary frequency, leakage • Fecal and urinary incontinence • Organ prolapse • Pelvic pain • Tailbone pain

• Low back pain • Pain with intercourse • Birth prep • Postpartum therapy • Post-surgical prostate removal • Menopausal symptoms

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We are proud to announce one of our PTs from East Norriton, Dr. Cait, successfully completed the Bike MS 150: City to Shore Ride 2023 . This is the third time she has ridden in it with her mom! The duo rides to celebrate Cait’s grandmother, who passed away in her 60s from this disease but also to raise money for research that all goes to help develop treatment for multiple sclerosis. Dr. Caitlin Vasey and her mom after finishing the Bike MS 150: City to Shore Ride 2023

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