Your elbow is a complex joint formed by three long bones in your arm. Four sets of muscles help move the joint and are attached to the bones by thick tendons. Damage to any of these structures or to the joints network of nerves, blood vessels and ligaments can lead to elbow pain. Most elbow pain isn’t serious, but because you use your elbow in so many ways it can be disruptive to daily life. Most elbow pain can be improved with simple home treatments. However, if your elbow pain results from injury, physical or occupational therapy can help in healing and preventing future problems.
If we are asking you to do something that is hurting too much, let us know! Physical therapy should not be severely painful. It is not common to be so sore that patients are in pain or it affects their daily life. If this ever happens during or after an appointment, let us know and we will adapt your program.
We recommend budgeting 40-60 minutes for a typical therapy session. The only exception to this will be your first visit, which can take about 20 minutes longer due to the physical therapy evaluation your therapist will provide. We also recommend showing up about 10-15 minutes early to your first visit. This way, you can complete the paperwork before your visit time and streamline the process.
A physical therapy visit lasts about 40-60 minutes. The actual contents of the visit vary based on your diagnosis/need, but typically what happens is:
You check in with the receptionist, make any appointments necessary, and we discuss your health insurance benefits with you.
You go into the gym. You can change clothes if you need to, then begin therapy.
You perform 6-8 various exercises and stretches. These can include therapeutic band exercises, light body weight exercises, or minimal weights. The stretches will promote strength, stability, improved range of motion, and pain relief.
We can initiate other techniques to include manual work, taping and cupping as needed.
The therapist makes recommendations based on your progress. These can include altering the frequency of visits, making additions/alterations to your home exercise plan, or things to do before your next visit.
You should wear loose clothes that make it easy to move. We also recommend sneakers. Workout clothes will work, but any comfortable clothing will work fine. Plan on giving your therapist access to your area of concern. The less your clothes restrict your movement and the more comfortable you are, the better. Shorts, yoga pants, or athletic/loose fitting pants and a tee shirt are all good options.
All Star physical therapy really was knowledgeable and attentive during the recovery of my knee replacement. The PT and staff of assistants were encouraging, and gentle. With every visit my range of movement improved, very impressive. I would highly recommend All Star physical therapy.
Vicki R.
All Star PT Patient
Couldn’t be happier with this place! This group takes their time to listen to the client and really assess their particular needs. They work with you to come up with an individualized treatment plan that works and everybody on the team helps follow that through! Highly recommend.
Patricia H.
All Star PT Patient
Incredibly grateful that I was referred to All Star Physical Therapy by my insurance. To see a great Physical Therapist who is not only close to home but is also knowledgeable, personable, & empathetic to all of my aches and pains, is a real plus for me.
Brittany R.
All Star PT Patient
I don’t know where I would be today without the help of All Star Physical Therapy – in all likelihood significantly disabled. Today, my quality of life is enormously improved, thanks to the knowledgeable competence, genuine caring, and constant encouragement of the staff at All Star.
Holly S.
All Star PT Patient
I have nothing but great things to say about the physical therapists, assistants and receptionists at All Star Physical Therapy. They are exceptionally talented physical therapists and have greatly helped me in my rehab since having hip surgery. Thanks to everyone.
William F.
All Star PT Patient
This is an amazing group of people who passionately care . From the front desk to the therapist and all the staff that you encounter. They should call the office five Star instead of All Star. I feel so much better, I just wish I hadn’t waited so long to start!