Introduction
Physical Therapy in Hazle Township for Elbow Issues
Welcome to FYZICAL Hazleton’s guide to osteoarthritis of the elbow.
The elbow joint is injured less often than many other joints in the body. The most common injuries of the elbow joint are fractures and dislocations. Fortunately most elbow injuries tend to heal fairly well at the time of injury.
Sustaining an elbow injury, however, can lead to problems with the joint later in life. This is true for any injury to a joint but the elbow is one of the joints particularly sensitive to developing problems later on. The initial injury can change the way the joint works just enough to cause extra wear and tear to the surfaces of the joint. Over time, the joint degenerates, causing pain and difficulty with daily activities. This condition is called osteoarthritis (OA), degenerative arthritis, or posttraumatic arthritis.
This guide will help you understand:
- how the condition develops
- how health care professionals diagnose the condition
- what can be done to ease the pain and regain elbow movement
- what FYZICAL Hazleton’s approach to rehabilitation is