Arm and elbow care in Woburn, MA
Arm & Elbow Physical Therapy in Woburn
Upper-arm or elbow discomfort can interrupt both demanding tasks and routine arm use. We check your elbow and arm movement and strength, consider your neck and shoulder, and discuss which tasks bring on your symptoms. You leave understanding what we found, how physical therapy could help and what your next steps are.
Arm and elbow concerns we see: Tennis elbowGolfer's elbowBiceps or triceps tendonElbow stiffness
- Appointments available within 2 business days
- 40 minutes of one-on-one care
- The same physical therapist, every visit
- Coordination with your physician when needed
Serving Woburn, Burlington, Wilmington, Reading, Wakefield, Stoneham, Medford, Winchester, Lexington and Melrose.
01 — What you may be feeling
What is your arm or elbow making harder?
Choose the concern that sounds most like yours, or contact us if you are unsure where to start. Arm discomfort can sometimes come from the neck or shoulder, even when that area does not hurt. Your therapist considers how these areas work together. You do not need to know the cause before requesting an evaluation.
Related care:Neck-related arm symptomsShoulder care
Not sure where your concern fits?
You do not need a diagnosis or the right medical words to contact us. Tell us what has changed and what you are having trouble doing. Talk with our team.
Have insurance questions?
We help check your benefits and explain estimated costs before your visit. Coverage depends on your plan.
How we can help
Explore arm and elbow care at FYZICAL Woburn
Explore some of the concerns we assess and how care can be tailored to your activities and goals.
Tennis elbow
Pain near the outside of the elbow can involve the tendons used when lifting and gripping—you do not have to play tennis. Care may include adjusting aggravating tasks and gradually building strength.
Request an appointmentGolfer’s elbow
Pain near the inside of the elbow can involve tendons used for gripping and wrist movement. Your therapist assesses which tasks bother you and discusses a manageable progression of activity and exercise.
Request an appointmentBiceps or triceps tendon discomfort near the elbow
Tendons help connect these arm muscles to bone. When appropriate after assessment, rehabilitation may include adjusting loads and gradually rebuilding strength. A sudden pop, bruising or marked weakness needs medical evaluation first.
Request an appointmentElbow stiffness after injury or surgery
Difficulty bending or straightening your elbow can affect eating, dressing and reaching. Rehabilitation follows healing precautions and any instructions from your medical or surgical team.
Request an appointmentYour assessment guides an individualized plan. Your therapist discusses how physical therapy and any care from your other healthcare professionals fit together.
Ask about an appointmentOur approach to care
Arm and elbow treatment, paced to you
Elbow and upper-arm discomfort can affect how you lift, grip, carry and work. Based on your assessment, your program may combine tailored exercise, task adjustments and practical guidance. Treatment is adjusted to your assessment, response and goals.
Elbow mobility
Your therapist helps you work on bending and straightening your elbow at a level you can tolerate, within any healing precautions.
Progressive arm strength
Strength work is set at a tolerable level and built up gradually as your arm responds, rather than pushing through worsening pain.
Lifting and gripping technique
You can explore ways to lift, carry and grip that place less demand on irritated tissues while you rebuild strength.
Workload and graded return
Together you plan workload and rest adjustments and a graded return to work, household and leisure tasks, with a home program reviewed along the way.
We review changes in your symptoms and everyday function, not just a pain score, and adjust your program as needed. Tell your therapist about new or worsening symptoms; some changes need medical review rather than an exercise adjustment.
Ready to get started? Appointments are often available within two business days. Request an appointment or call 781-995-0064.
03 — Your first visit
Know what to expect from the start
Step 1
We listen
Tell us when your arm or elbow problem began, any injury or surgery, what makes it better or worse and how it affects lifting, gripping and daily tasks. We discuss your health history and goals.
Step 2
We assess
Your therapist checks how your elbow and arm move, their strength and how they affect everyday tasks. Your therapist explains the findings and discusses care options and any additional medical input needed.
Step 3
We explain
We explain the findings, answer your questions and discuss next steps, including another healthcare professional’s input when needed.
Step 4
We plan together
We agree on goals and discuss the recommended approach, including whether to begin treatment that day.
What should I bring?
Bring your insurance information, medication list and any referral or surgical instructions, including any elbow precautions or brace guidance. Wear a short-sleeved top.
Already have a diagnosis or referral?
Bring it with you. Your therapist will review the information and assess how the problem affects you now.
04 — Our team
Decades of combined experience. Care centered on you.
More than 70 years of combined physical therapy experience.
Meet the physical therapists at FYZICAL Woburn. Our team brings experience in helping people work toward better movement, balance and everyday function.
Michael Bove, PT
Clinical Director
Marjorie Leary, PT
Physical Therapist
Juliane Farias, PT
Physical Therapist
Your questions, concerns and goals are part of the conversation throughout your care.
Request an appointment05 — Questions
A few answers before you get started
How quickly can I get an appointment?
New-patient evaluations are often available within two business days. Call or submit a request to check current availability.
Do I need a referral?
You can contact us without one. We will help check what is needed for your visit and your insurance plan.
Do I need a diagnosis first?
No. Tell us what you are experiencing. Your physical therapist will assess your concerns and discuss appropriate next steps.
Will my insurance cover my visits?
We are in-network with Medicare, Medicare Railroad, Mass General Brigham, UnitedHealthcare, Humana, Aetna, TRICARE, BCBS and Harvard Pilgrim. Services for other plans, excluding Medicaid, are out-of-network and subject to clinic benefit verification. We are not a Medicaid provider. Coverage depends on your specific plan. We can help check your benefits and explain estimated costs before your visit. Benefit verification does not guarantee payment.
How many visits will I need?
That depends on your assessment, goals and progress. Your therapist will discuss a recommended plan and review it as treatment progresses.
Is physical therapy right for my arm or elbow?
Your therapist assesses your concerns, explains how physical therapy may help and discusses any medical input needed before or alongside care.
What if an exercise is painful?
Some discomfort can be expected, but do not push through pain that is getting worse. Stop and tell your therapist so the exercise can be adjusted or your symptoms reviewed.
How long does arm or elbow recovery take?
Your recovery plan reflects your condition, activities and goals. Your therapist reviews your progress and discusses what to expect; recovery times vary.
Can I have tennis elbow without playing tennis?
Yes. Similar elbow symptoms can occur with work, household tasks and other activities. An assessment is important because elbow pain can have several causes.
Can I contact you for a family member?
Yes. Enter your own contact information and let us know you are contacting us for someone else.
Where is the clinic?
400 West Cummings Park, Suite 1800, Woburn, MA 01801. Free parking is available. Get directions
06 — Contact
Take the next step toward more comfortable movement.
Call our Woburn team or request a visit. Appointments are often available within two business days. Call 781-995-0064, or request a callback below.
FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers – Woburn
Hours and access
Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm. Free parking available.
For a medical emergency, call 911 rather than waiting for a reply to this form.