Non-Surgical Orthopedics
HAND ARTHRITIS TREATMENT
Serving the greater Phoenix Valley Area including Surprise, El Mirage, Sun City West, Maricopa County and beyond.
Dedicated to Medical Excellence for Over 15 Years.
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OVERVIEW
ABOUT HAND ARTHRITIS TREATMENT
Hand arthritis sneaks up on you in the little things. A jar lid you just can't crack. Fingers that feel like wood when you wake up. That nagging ache at the base of your thumb every time you grab a key or pull a zipper.
Give it time and the joints puff up. Some people get those knobby little bumps along the fingers. What's happening underneath is the cartilage wearing thin, so the joints stop gliding the way they should. The thumb and the finger joints tend to take the brunt of it. And once you've got bone rubbing on bone, the stuff you never thought twice about gets harder to do.
With the right plan, you can take a big chunk of the pain and stiffness off the table, and you can keep the joints from wearing down any faster than they have to. At Modern Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine of Surprise, AZ, we help your hands work better and hurt less.
BOOKING APPOINTMENTS
Ready to get your hands looked at? Give us a call to book a visit, or request a time through the online form when it suits you. We'll get you scheduled and matched with the right care.
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REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT
Reserve a time over the phone or through our online form. We keep the wait short so you're not stuck hurting.
DIAGNOSE
EXAM & IMAGING
We check which joints are involved, look at swelling and motion, and ask what daily tasks give you trouble. Imaging helps when we need a closer look.
TREATMENTS
CUSTOM TREATMENT PROGRAM
We ease pain with splinting and joint protection, build strength around the joints, and coach you on grips and tools that spare your hands.
FOLLOW UP
WE CALL TO CHECK IN
We see how your hands respond, fine-tune the plan, and set you up with habits and exercises to manage flare-ups.
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Testimonials for
The MODERN Approach
At MODERN, we take tremendous pride in making our customers happy above and beyond their expectations. We invite you to read what a few of our customers have to say about their MODERN experience.
450+
Patients Served
13
Locations
100+
Surgeries Avoided
20+
Orthopedic Experts
It’s been a year post-op from a cervical disc replacement, and I’m moving like nothing ever happened thanks to Mark and his team! The special part about this place is they customize your rehab/therapy approach to fit your hobbies or sports. I’m not only healed and happy, I’m better than I was 10 years ago thanks to the strengthening exercises I was able to continue at home!
Hank M.
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I’ve been going to various physical Therapy for over 40 years, and without a doubt Mark and staff is the best. Go there you won’t regret it.
Mike & Holly Z.
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Wonderful staff and convenient location. They have cared for me through two knee replacements and I actually looked forward to each of my appointments!
Bill H.
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What Are You Experiencing?
You don’t need to know the exact name of what’s going on and most people don’t. What matters is how it feels to you. Use the short form to tell us, even if it’s just “my back hurts when I wake up” or “it feels like a sharp pinch.” Once we see it, we’ll give you a call to talk things over and figure out some next steps together.
LOW HIGH
SEVERE PAIN
If the pain is so bad you can’t think straight, please stop here and call 911 or go to the hospital. Getting safe is the first step. When you’re ready afterward, we’ll be here to talk about longer-term help.
MODERATE PAIN / DISCOMFORT
This kind of pain might not knock you down, but it makes life harder than it should be. Maybe it’s a stabbing pain when you move a certain way, or maybe it’s a dull ache that just won’t quit. Write it down as best you can. That’s all we need to get started.
MINOR PAINS & ACHES
Little things add up, too. A stiff neck, sore knees, or that nagging twinge you keep brushing off all matter. Share what you’ve been noticing, and we’ll help you keep it from becoming something bigger.
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Answering Your Questions
Can hand therapy help if my arthritis is already advanced?
It can. Even when the joints are pretty worn, splinting, strengthening, and a few protective habits still take pain down and keep the hand doing its job. None of it grows the cartilage back. What it changes is how your day feels, and for most people that's the whole point.
Why are my fingers so stiff in the morning?
The joints settle and tighten while you sleep, so those first movements of the day feel stuck. Move them gently, warm them up a little, and they usually loosen within a few minutes.
Should I stop using my hands to protect them?
No, and this trips a lot of people up. Rest the hands too much and they just get weaker and stiffer. The idea isn't to use them less. It's to use them smarter, and we'll show you how to spare the sore joints while you keep going about your day.
Do splints make a difference?
For a lot of people, they do. The right splint gives a painful joint a break during heavy tasks, or quiets that morning stiffness. The key is matching it to which joints bother you and when, so it's actually working on your problem and not just sitting on your hand.
What everyday changes take pressure off my hands?
The small swaps add up more than you'd expect. A jar opener that does the gripping for you. Pens with a thicker barrel. A key turner for leverage. Carrying a bag on your forearm instead of pinched in your fingers. We go through the ones that fit how you actually spend your day.
"Our goal is to help you solve some of your most painful life experiences."
Josh Adams
MODERN PHYSICAL THERAPY & SPORTS MEDICINE
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Without Advanced Imaging
Your PT
WHY WE'RE DIFFERENT
CHOOSING THE MODERN WAY
What sets MODERN PHYSICAL THERAPY & SPORTS MEDICINE apart is that our physical therapists and orthopedists utilize advanced imaging technology to enable them to SEE what they are doing. That means care is guided by what we can actually see, not guesswork.
ADVANCED IMAGING + TREATMENT = MODERN
we TREAT you
like a 200
Million-Dollar
Athlete
so you can get back to
work or play
FASTER.
