Shoulder-Focused Orthopedic Physical Therapy in Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City's premier physical therapy clinic for all injuries and surgeries involving the shoulder and elbow.
Calm the Pain
Restore Motion
Rebuild Strength
Return to Activity
Specialist Care for the Shoulder & Elbow.
Orthopedic physical therapy is the focused treatment of injuries to the muscles, tendon, ligaments, and joints. At TKM Labs, we specialize in treating the orthopedic injuries involving the shoulder and elbow.
Whether you are suffering from a recent injury or chronic pain, the team at TKM Labs have the tools to help you recover. From hands-on techniques to using advanced technology, like the Humero Tech C1®, TKM Labs is ready to help you restore your quality of life and return to the activities you love.
What injuries do we rehabilitate?
From the first day of an acute injury to the most stubborn chronic case, we have a clear, data-driven path to recovery.
Overuse & Chronic Injuries
These are injuries caused by repetitive activities that cause pathology over time.
- Rotator cuff tendinopathy
- Biceps tendinopathy
- Subacromial bursitis
- Chronic shoulder impingement
- Forearm overuse
Acute Injuries
Injuries that have happened very recently with a specific and known cause.
- Falls onto an outstretched arm
- Lifting and throwing injuries
- Sports collisions
- Sudden muscle pulls and tears
Sprains & Strains
An injury that involves a stretched, partially torn, or fully torn ligament or tendon.
- AC joint sprains
- Elbow ligament sprains
- Elbow UCL Sprains
- Rotator cuff strains
- Forearm and biceps strains
Who needs orthopedic physical therapy?
If pain in your shoulder or elbow is affecting how you live, work, or train, now is the time to address the symptoms. If your shoulder is also losing motion and stiffening up, see our dedicated frozen shoulder physical therapy in Salt Lake City.
- Athletes with tennis elbow, golfer's elbow, or throwing pain
- Active adults with nagging shoulder or elbow pain
- Tradespeople and office workers with overuse injuries
- Anyone recovering from a fall, sprain, or strain
Why does timing change everything?
Many "chronic" injuries are acute injuries that were ignored for too long. The longer a tendon or joint stays inflamed and underloaded, the longer it can take to treat.
- Can help reduce pain in the early stages of healing
- Prevents acute injuries from becoming chronic
- Reduces compensations that lead to secondary symptoms
- May help avoid the need for more invasive treatment options
- Gets you back to sport, work, and life faster
When should you come in?
Sooner is better. Typically, the sooner we can start a targeted rehab plan, the quicker we can resolve your symptoms.
Within days of an acute injury
This allows us to begin the appropriate treatment immediately.
Recurring flare-ups
Chronic and recurring injuries rarely go away on their own.
Before considering injections or surgery
Many conditions can be treated with physical therapy prior to more invasive options.
Don't wait for it to "go away on its own."
Whether your pain is brand new or has been hanging on for years, book a free 15-minute consult and we'll map out your next step.
Book 15-min ConsultMeet Your Shoulder Rehab Specialist
Dr. Court Zollinger, PT, DPT, CAFS
Physical Therapy Clinical Director
Dr. Court Zollinger, PT, DPT, CAFS, specializes in shoulder and upper extremity rehabilitation, with a focus on helping patients recover from surgery and return to full performance. From rotator cuff repairs to shoulder replacements, he has guided countless patients from immobilization back to strength, mobility, and sport.
With a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Idaho State University, Dr. Zollinger has practiced orthopedic physical therapy across Arizona and Utah, continually refining his approach to deliver better outcomes. His passion for rehabilitation was shaped by his own injury-filled Division I baseball career, giving him firsthand insight into what it takes to recover and perform at a high level.
Beyond the clinic, Dr. Zollinger plays a key role in developing the Humero Tech C1®, bringing real-world rehabilitation expertise into cutting-edge technology that improves how patients recover.
Orthopedic Physical Therapy for Salt Lake City & Surrounding Areas
Patients across the Salt Lake Valley trust us for their upper extremity recovery.
- Salt Lake City
- North Salt Lake
- South Salt Lake
- West Valley City
- Murray
- Millcreek
- Holladay
- Taylorsville
- Cottonwood Heights
- Draper
- West Jordan
- Sandy
Orthopedic Physical Therapy Questions
Ready to Get Out of Pain? Let's Talk.
Book a free 15-minute consultation with a shoulder rehab specialist and take the first step toward lasting recovery.
Not sure where to start? Compare all of our Salt Lake City physical therapy services, see how we handle rehab after shoulder surgery, or read how cash pay keeps care on your timeline instead of an insurer's.