Physical Therapy for Joint Stress Injuries in Massapequa
Park Physical Therapy in Massapequa works with many different symptoms and causes of joint stress, from sports injuries to overuse injuries, to simple wear-and-tear. While many joints in your body can become injured due to joint stress, some of the most common injuries occur in the knees and elbows. Whether your joint stress injury stems from overuse, wear-and-tear, or from playing a sport, physical therapy can help to alleviate your pain and other symptoms and can assist you on your journey to a full recovery.
Knee Joint Injuries
Knee injuries are among the most common joint stress injuries because of the knee joint’s weight-bearing function in the body. It’s important to strengthen the muscles around the knee joint in order to treat your injury and prevent further injury, as the muscles that support your knee help to take strain off of the joint. Some of the most important supporting muscles around your knee are your quads and hamstrings. It’s also important to improve flexibility in these muscles, as tense muscles can be injured more easily. A combination of stretching and strengthening exercises can help alleviate joint stress, reduce pain, and improve the function of your knees.
Elbow Joint Injuries
Another common joint affected by joint stress is the elbow. Elbow injuries are most often the result of overuse, as many occupations and sports place continual strain on the elbows. Arthritis of the elbow is uncommon, so most elbow pain is the result of overworking the muscles and tendons attached to the elbow through activities like repetitive throwing, and other repetitive motions of the arm like hammering or painting. Some common injuries and symptoms related to elbow joint stress injuries include:
- Tennis elbow
- Flexor tendinitis
- Nerve damage
- Pain in arm muscles or tendons
- Stiffness in the joint
- Tingling in hands or arms
No matter what injury is causing your joint pain, at Park Physical Therapy in Massapequa we will work with you to create a care and treatment plan that will restore your mobility and alleviate painful symptoms. Your recovery and rehabilitation from your joint stress injury is our primary concern, and we will help you to return to the sports or activities you love. The team in Massapequa is committed to the health, wellness, and quality of life for every patient that walks through our doors.
