Shoulder and arm
Physical therapy for shoulder pain and the arm that goes with it, for people who reach, climb, swim and lift.
This care is for you if
Reaching overhead or behind you has become something you plan around
You cannot sleep on one side without waking
An elbow or wrist is sore after racquet sports, tools or a keyboard
You fell on an outstretched arm and your doctor has cleared you to move it
What a visit looks like
What we do
Otis checks how your neck, shoulder blade and arm work together, uses hands-on techniques to ease stiff joints and builds your strength back with exercises you can do at home.
What decides how many visits
How irritated the shoulder is, how strong it is, what your work and hobbies ask of it, and how it responds as the load goes up. He sets that out for you at the first visit.
Who treats you
Otis treats your shoulder himself at every visit. Zoe may run your exercise sets beside him, and he checks in on each one.
About OtisHow it is paid for
With your insurance or by paying yourself. We tell you what to expect before your first visit.
How fees work
- Chest pain, trouble breathing, a sudden severe headache or pain, new weakness or numbness, loss of bladder or bowel control, or a fall with a head injury needs emergency care now. Call 911.
Questions about this care
Do I need an MRI before I come?
Usually not. Otis examines you first. If something needs imaging or a physician's look, he tells you and says why.
Is a stiff shoulder something exercise can help?
Often it is part of the plan, with the amount of stretching and strengthening matched to what the shoulder tolerates. Otis explains the choices and the risks before you start.
Book a first visit
Tell Otis what is going on when you come in. The form does not ask.