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Choose the body area

Massage therapy session in an office setting with a woman relaxed in a chair, facilitated by a professional.

Neck

Smiling male therapist assists elderly patient in modern physical therapy environment with equipment and natural light.

Shoulder

Female physical therapist assisting a young patient on a treatment table in a Marathon Physical Therapy room.

Back

Patient receiving laser therapy at Marathon Physical Therapy for pain management.

Elbow

Elderly woman exercising with a pink dumbbell, guided by a young trainer at Marathon Physical Therapy facility.

Wrist

Trainer assisting client on treatment table at Marathon Physical Therapy, with exercise equipment in background.

Hip

Therapist using a laser therapy device on a patient's leg at Marathon Physical Therapy for pain relief and rehabilitation.

Knee

Physical therapist with elderly male patient on treatment table at Marathon Physical Therapy with anatomy posters.

Leg

Physical therapy session at Marathon Physical Therapy, focusing on shoulder rehabilitation exercises for injury recovery.

Ankle

OVERVIEW

Elbow joint anatomy diagram showing humerus, radius, ulna, and conditions for Marathon Physical Therapy.

Loose Bodies

Loose bodies can be caused by old injuries or osteoarthritis in the elbow joint. The most common symptoms are pain and locking. If conservative treatment fails, the condition can be treated surgically by removing any loose bodies.

TREATMENT

Possible Treatments

GOALS

Possible Treatment Goals

  • Enhance Function
  • Increase Muscle Strength and Performance
  • Increase range of motion
  • Self-care for Symptoms
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