Joint Pain
Joint pain—whether in your shoulder, knee, hip, elbow, or ankle—can make everyday activities feel difficult or even impossible. At Iowa Ortho, our physical therapy team specializes in helping patients find relief through personalized, evidence-based treatments that address the root causes of joint discomfort.
Understanding joint pain
Joint pain can result from many different conditions, including arthritis, overuse, injury, or surgery. It may show up as stiffness, swelling, limited mobility, or pain during movement. Regardless of the cause, the right physical therapy approach can help enhance your quality of life.
How physical therapy helps
Our therapists take a comprehensive approach to managing joint pain, focusing on:
- Reducing pain and inflammation
- Improving joint mobility and flexibility
- Strengthening surrounding muscles for better support
- Restoring function and improving balance
- Preventing further injury or degeneration
Targeted therapy for every joint
Our team creates customized plans to treat pain in:
- Shoulders: rotator cuff injuries, impingement, frozen shoulder
- Knees: osteoarthritis, ligament strains, patellar pain
- Hips: bursitis, arthritis, labral tears
- Elbows: tennis/golfer’s elbow, tendinitis
- Ankles: sprains, instability, post-fracture rehab
What to expect
During your first visit, we’ll assess your joint function, strength, and movement patterns. From there, we’ll design a personalized plan that may include:
- Manual therapy to reduce stiffness and improve range of motion
- Strength training to stabilize the joint and support daily movement
- Stretching and mobility exercises to reduce tightness and increase flexibility
- Pain management techniques like ice/heat, taping, or electrical stimulation
Let Iowa Ortho help you move with less pain
Our physical therapists work closely with your orthopedic provider to ensure your treatment plan aligns with your medical care and recovery goals. Whether you’re managing a chronic condition or recovering from an injury, we’re here to help you move more freely and confidently.