Upper Extremity Therapy in Nine Mile Falls
Physical Therapy for Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist, and Hand Pain
What Is Upper Extremity Therapy?
Upper extremity therapy is specialized physical therapy focused on the shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand. These joints and muscles work together to allow lifting, reaching, gripping, and performing daily tasks.
When injury, overuse, or surgery affects the upper body, pain and weakness can significantly limit work, sports, and everyday activities. Physical therapy addresses the root cause of dysfunction by restoring joint mobility, strengthening muscles, and improving movement patterns.
What to Expect at Your First Visit
Your first appointment includes a comprehensive evaluation of the affected joint along with strength, flexibility, posture, and movement assessment.
Your personalized treatment plan may include:
- Targeted strengthening exercises
- Manual therapy techniques
- Mobility and flexibility training
- Postural correction
- Activity modification guidance
- Progressive return to work or sport
Our goal is to reduce pain, restore function, and prevent future injury.
Conditions We Treat
At our Nine Mile Falls clinic, we commonly treat:
- Rotator cuff injuries
- Shoulder impingement
- Frozen shoulder
- Tendonitis and bursitis
- Tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Wrist sprains and fractures after physician clearance
- Hand injuries and grip weakness
- Post surgical shoulder or elbow rehabilitation
Whether your condition developed from work, sports, or repetitive daily use, we create a customized rehabilitation plan tailored to your needs.
Why Choose Phase 1 for Pelvic Floor Therapy in Nine Mile Falls?
With more than 45 years of combined clinical experience, our licensed physical therapists provide hands on, one on one care in a community focused setting.
Located on Highway 291, we proudly serve Nine Mile Falls, Suncrest, Stevens County, and Spokane County residents seeking experienced shoulder and upper body rehabilitation close to home.
We emphasize measurable progress and personalized attention rather than rushed appointments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can physical therapy help avoid shoulder surgery?
In many cases, yes. Structured physical therapy can improve strength and mobility, reduce inflammation, and relieve pain, potentially helping patients avoid surgery depending on the severity of the condition.
How long does it take to recover from a rotator cuff injury?
Recovery time varies depending on the severity of the injury. Mild strains may improve within weeks, while post surgical cases may require several months of rehabilitation.
Do you treat work related upper body injuries?
Yes. We treat repetitive strain injuries and work related shoulder, elbow, and wrist conditions for patients in Nine Mile Falls and surrounding communities.
Restore Strength and Function
If you are experiencing shoulder, elbow, wrist, or hand pain in Nine Mile Falls, physical therapy can help you return to work, sports, and daily life with confidence.
Schedule your upper extremity therapy appointment at Phase 1 Physical Therapy today.