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Move, grip and lift without irritation
Move, grip and lift without irritation

Elbow Pain & Rehabilitation

Targeted care for tennis elbow, golfer's elbow, fractures, arthritis, tendon injuries and post-operative stiffness.

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50%
of outpatient elbow cases involve lateral elbow pain
Same PT
for consistent progress every visit
Active
plans for work, sport and daily life
Why you may be here

Elbow pain physical therapy in Norwood and Norfolk

Most elbow problems build through repetitive gripping, lifting, throwing or work activity. Small tendon injuries can accumulate until even opening a door or carrying a bag becomes painful.

Your therapist checks the elbow, neck, shoulder, wrist and hand to find the source of the problem and prepare you for normal activity.

Elbow pain treatment is offered at both PT&SR locations: 32 Day Street in Norwood and 5 Liberty Lane in Norfolk.

Sessions are one-on-one, and you see the same physical therapist each time.

What you may be noticing

  • Outer or inner elbow tenderness
  • Pain with gripping or lifting
  • Weakness holding objects
  • Loss of full bend or straightening
  • Pain with throwing, golf, racquet sports or work

How physical therapy may help you

  • Calm irritated tissues
  • Restore elbow, forearm and wrist mobility
  • Build grip and tendon capacity
  • Correct repetitive movement and loading patterns
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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Can physical therapy help tennis elbow and golfer's elbow?

Yes. Both are common reasons people come to us. Treatment usually includes calming the irritated tendon, reducing swelling and improving healing of the tendon with instrument-assisted soft tissue massage, cold laser therapy, stretching and strengthening, gradually loading the tendon with specific exercises, and looking at the grip, work or sport movements that keep aggravating it.

How long does tennis elbow take to get better?

Tennis elbow often improves over several weeks to a few months with the right exercise and activity changes. We use our hands and wrists for so many activities during the day, such as opening a door, taking the top off a container or gripping the steering wheel, that it can take a long time to heal due to the constant low-grade irritation to the tendon. Your therapist will explain what to expect based on how long you have had it and what to do each day.

Do you treat elbow stiffness after a fracture or surgery?

Yes. Regaining the ability to fully bend and straighten the elbow after a fracture or surgery is a common goal in our care, following your surgeon's guidance.

Do I need a referral for elbow physical therapy?

No. Massachusetts allows direct access to physical therapy. If your insurance plan requires a referral, our team can help coordinate it.

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