Elbow pain can make everyday activities difficult, such as lifting and carrying objects, working, exercising, gripping, throwing, golfing, or even typing on a computer.
At Wichita Physical Therapy Group, we help patients throughout Wichita and Sedgwick County improve elbow mobility, reduce pain, restore strength, and improve overall arm function through personalized physical therapy treatment plans.
The elbow is a complex joint system involving multiple joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, and movement patterns. Problems involving the wrist, shoulder, neck, or forearm can also contribute to elbow pain and dysfunction.
Our Wichita physical therapists evaluate the entire upper extremity to help identify the underlying cause of pain and movement limitations.
Common Elbow Conditions We Treat
Our Wichita physical therapists may help patients experiencing….
- tennis elbow
- golfer’s elbow
- elbow tendonitis
- elbow stiffness
- elbow fractures
- sports injuries
- repetitive stress injuries
- nerve irritation
- reduced grip strength
- shoulder-related elbow pain
- forearm tightness
- post-surgical elbow rehabilitation
Range Of Motion Exercises For The Elbow
Range-of-motion exercises may help improve elbow flexibility, mobility, circulation, and overall movement quality.
These exercises are often used as part of a comprehensive physical therapy program designed to help patients regain normal movement and function.
Elbow Flexion Exercise
Elbow flexion refers to your ability to bend the elbow.
To help improve elbow flexion mobility….
- Stand upright with your arms relaxed at your sides.
- Slowly bend your elbow as far as comfortable.
- Use your opposite hand to gently apply light pressure to increase the stretch.
- Hold for 5 to 10 seconds.
- Slowly return to the starting position.
- Repeat 10 times.
Elbow Extension Exercise
Elbow extension refers to your ability to fully straighten the elbow.
To perform this exercise….
- Sit in a chair with your elbow resting on a table or pillow.
- Slowly straighten your elbow as far as is comfortable.
- Apply gentle pressure using your opposite hand.
- Hold for 5 to 10 seconds.
- Relax and repeat 10 times.
A lightweight may sometimes be used to help progress the stretch when appropriate.
Forearm Supination Exercise
Supination refers to rotating the forearm so the palm faces upward.
This movement involves both the elbow and wrist joints.
To perform this exercise….
- Sit or stand with your elbow bent at approximately 90 degrees.
- Slowly rotate your palm upward.
- Use your opposite hand to gently assist the movement further into the stretch.
- Hold for 5 to 10 seconds.
- Repeat 10 times.
Strengthening Exercises For The Elbow
As elbow mobility improves, strengthening exercises may be added to enhance stability, endurance, grip strength, and overall upper-extremity function.
Treatment plans may include….
- grip strengthening exercises
- resistance band exercises
- dumbbell strengthening
- forearm strengthening
- biceps strengthening
- triceps strengthening
- therapy putty exercises
- functional movement training
Why Wichita Physical Therapy Group?
At Wichita Physical Therapy Group, we create customized treatment plans based on your symptoms, mobility limitations, activity level, injury history, and overall goals.
Treatment may include….
- manual therapy
- stretching programs
- strengthening exercises
- mobility training
- sports rehabilitation
- movement correction
- posture training
- nerve mobility exercises
- home exercise programs
- injury prevention strategies
“Elbow pain is often connected to larger movement patterns involving the shoulder, wrist, posture, and overall mechanics of the arm. Identifying the root cause is critical for long-term recovery.” – Jon Harris, PT, FAAOMPT
Schedule Elbow Physical Therapy in Wichita, KS
If you are experiencing elbow pain, tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, stiffness, weakness, tendonitis, or difficulty using your arm comfortably, Wichita Physical Therapy Group is here to help.
Our physical therapists proudly serve Wichita and surrounding Sedgwick County communities with personalized physical therapy care focused on improving movement, reducing pain, and helping patients return to normal activities safely.
FAQ
Can physical therapy help tennis elbow?
Yes, physical therapy may help improve flexibility, strength, mobility, grip mechanics, and movement patterns that contribute to tennis elbow symptoms.
What causes golfer’s elbow?
Golfer’s elbow is commonly caused by repetitive stress involving gripping, lifting, swinging, or repetitive wrist and forearm motions.
Can physical therapy help with elbow stiffness?
Yes, physical therapy may help improve joint mobility, flexibility, circulation, and range of motion while reducing pain and tightness.
What exercises help with elbow pain?
Exercises such as elbow flexion, elbow extension, forearm rotation exercises, grip strengthening, stretching, and mobility exercises may help improve elbow function.
Do you offer elbow physical therapy in Wichita, KS?
Yes, Wichita Physical Therapy Group provides physical therapy for elbow pain, tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, tendonitis, sports injuries, and mobility limitations in Wichita and surrounding areas.