Elbow Therapy for Optimal Recovery and Performance
Elbow discomfort can affect everything from lifting and gripping to simple daily movements. Our specialized elbow therapy focuses on relieving pain, improving mobility, and rebuilding strength—whether you're dealing with tendonitis, a sports injury, or recovering from surgery. With a personalized approach, Portland Hand Clinic's skilled therapists are here to help you heal and regain full use of your arm.
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These are some of the common elbow conditions we treat:
Tennis Elbow
Tennis elbow is a condition that can result from overuse of the muscles and tendons in the elbow. The pain of tennis elbow occurs mainly at the bony bump on the outside of the elbow and can spread into the forearm and wrist. Rest, anti-inflammatories, elbow straps and physical therapy often help relieve tennis elbow. An injection or surgery are also treatment options.
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Learn more at:
https://www.assh.org/handcare/condition/tennis-elbow-lateral-epicondylitis
Golfer's Elbow
Golfer’s elbow is a condition that can result from overuse of the muscles and tendons in the elbow. The pain of golfer’s elbow occurs mainly at the bony bump on the inside of the elbow and can spread into the forearm and wrist. Rest, anti-inflammatories, elbow straps and physical therapy often help relieve tennis elbow. An injection or surgery are also treatment options.
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Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Cubital tunnel syndrome is a condition that involves compression of the ulnar nerve at the elbow. This can cause numbness or tingling in the ring and pinky finger. Hand weakness may also happen in more severe cases. Treatment may be avoiding activities that cause numbness or tingling, splinting, therapy or surgery.
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Learn more at:
https://www.assh.org/handcare/condition/cubital-tunnel-syndrome
Distal Biceps Tendonitis
The biceps muscle is in the front of your arm and attaches at your radius, which is one of your forearm bones. People can develop biceps tendonitis which can cause pain. In some instances, the biceps tendon can rupture. If the biceps tendon ruptures, surgery may be needed to repair the tendon.
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Learn more at:
https://www.assh.org/handcare/condition/distal-bicep-tendonitis
Elbow Fractures
Elbow fractures may occur from a fall, direct impact to the elbow or a twisting injury to the arm, resulting in a break of the humerus, radius or the ulna. The location and displacement of the fractured bone will determine the proper treatment and rehabilitation. In some severe cases, multiple bones may be broken at the same time.
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Olecranon Bursitis
The olecranon is the bony prominence felt on the backside of the elbow. Sometimes it is called the “funny bone.” A bursa is a normal thin sac of fluid that lies between this bony tip and the skin. Sometimes the bursa can become irritated and inflamed and fill up with fluid. When this happens, there is swelling at the back of the elbow, known as olecranon bursitis. Treatment options include avoiding activities that irritate the area, using wraps or elbow pads, anti-inflammatory medications or aspiration.
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