GET A HANDLE ON YOUR SHOULDER, ELBOW, &WRIST PAIN
One of the biggest concerns regarding pain in the shoulder, elbow, and wrist is that it is difficult to actually allow these parts of the body time to rest. Every activity requires use of these body parts — and when pain develops in both arms, as it often does, treating the pain becomes even more complicated. It is impossible to care for your basic needs without involving your shoulder or wrist, let alone get through a day at the office. This is why so many issues regarding pain in the shoulder, elbows, and wrists typically become chronic. Since it is difficult to allow these body parts time to properly rest, they continue being overused and the pain can actually worsen. Treating Shoulder, Elbow, and Wrist Pain. Addressing the pain early on is the best way to prevent an issue from becoming chronic. Turning to medication and braces for pain management is not a long-term solution and will only push off the inevitable truth — that you need to find a solution for the problem that is causing you pain. Physical therapy is the ideal tool for support in this regard. Working with a physical therapist will provide you with an opportunity to understand what may be causing further discomfort, and can help you to strengthen the surrounding muscles while improving range of motion, which together will likely alleviate some of the pain associated with your injury. Don’t assume that pain in your shoulder, elbows or wrists will go away on its own. It is common for the pain to worsen, and compensating for the pain by overusing the opposite arm can cause further injury to develop. Dana Bailey, Office Manager - Elevate Clinic Physical Therapy is the career I’ve been in pursuit of since a very young age. I have experienced PT myself, but the real inspiration came from a student I worked with whohadseverephysical impairments.AfterhelpinghimwithhisPT,andseeinghow much happier it made him, and how much better he felt, I was hooked. Since then, I’ve always known that I desired to pursue a career where I could make a positive impacton thequalityand functioningofothers lives.Specifically, I’d love tospecialize with and treat pediatric patients. Recently, I’ve graduated from Grand View University with a bachelor of arts degree inKinesiologyandHealthPromotion,andaminor inSpanish languageconcentrated in health care. These programs were a perfect fit to not only prepare me for higher education and a career in physical therapy, but because I have a strong passion for people, health, fitness, language, and culture. While earning my degree, I completed two internships related to physical therapy, one in an outpatient clinic, the other completing research at Des Moines University, and also several observations in variousPTsettings.Myeducationcombinedwith theseexperiences furthersolidified my dream of one day becoming a physical therapist. WorkingatElevatePhysicalTherapyhasprovidedmewithmoreexperience,patient exposure, and knowledge from all angles of the therapy world. Both the staff at Johnston and Elevate have been nothing but kind, welcoming, and supportive of my STAFF SPOTLIGHT
For support with learning how to manage the pain, and to learn exercises and techniques that can help you overcome the injury and restore proper strength and functionality to your shoulders, elbows, and wrists, contact your physical therapist.
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futureendeavors. Ichose toworkatElevatebecause theone-on-onepatientcentered care really appeals to how I want to work/treat someday. In my free time I love to spend time with my family, friends, and husband, Drake, and stay active by completing strength and cardio workouts. Once we know where I’ll be for PT school, Drake and I plan to add one more to our family, (A puppy!), and also buy our first home together.
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