Elbow Pain & Elbow Injury Rehabilitation

Nebraska allows direct access to physical therapy, meaning you can schedule an appointment without a physician referral. However, some insurance plans may require a referral for reimbursement purposes — we recommend checking with your insurer prior to your first visit.

Tendon conditions like tennis elbow and golfer's elbow typically respond to progressive loading programs over 6–12 weeks, though some chronic cases take longer since tendon tissue adapts and remodels gradually. Most patients notice meaningful pain reduction within the first few weeks, with continued strength gains over the following months.

An Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) is a physical therapist who has passed a rigorous specialty examination administered by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. OCS-certified therapists demonstrate advanced clinical knowledge, skills, and experience in orthopedic diagnosis and treatment — the highest credential available in musculoskeletal physical therapy.

Complete rest is rarely the best approach for tendon-related elbow pain. While avoiding aggravating activities temporarily is reasonable, evidence strongly supports progressive, controlled loading to stimulate tendon healing and rebuild capacity. A guided program ensures you're loading the right amount, at the right time.

Your first appointment is a full orthopedic evaluation with Dr. Crowe. We review your medical history, conduct a comprehensive examination of your elbow, wrist, and forearm, identify the root cause of your condition, and build an individualized treatment plan with you before you leave. You will not be passed off to a technician or aide at any point.

Yes. We regularly treat competitive and recreational athletes across all ages and sports — from college athletes recovering from ACL injuries to masters runners dealing with IT band syndrome. Return-to-sport testing and sport-specific functional progressions are integrated into every athlete's program.

At Power of Motion, every session is one-on-one with your OCS-certified therapist — no aides, no shared appointments, no 15-minute check-ins while your therapist manages three other patients. You receive your therapist's full attention, expertise, and hands-on care for the entire session, every time. This model consistently produces better outcomes and a faster, safer recovery.

Yes, we do accept most insurance carriers. To name a few:

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Aetna

Midlands Choice

Medica Insure

Cigna

Medicare

We are constantly working on our insurance credentialing with insurers: Please contact our office to discuss insurance and payment options. We are happy to help verify your benefits prior to your first visit so there are no surprises.