Bicipital Tendinitis

Definition:
Inflammation of the tendons attached to the biceps.

Symptoms
  • Pain in the front of the shoulder
  • Pain with reaching overhead and to the side
  • Decreased shoulder ROM
  • Point tender on the biceps tendon
Causes
  • Repetitive shoulder motions including throwing or swimming
  • Chronic inflammation of the biceps tendon
  • Faulty posture
Treatment
  • Shoulder ROM and stretching exercises
  • Postural program
  • Shoulder stabilization strengthening
Bicipital Tendinitis Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Foam Wedge In Flexion
  • Foam Wedge In Abduction

  • Passive Shoulder Internal Rotation
  • Thoracic Stretch 1
  • Swiss Ball Stretch
  • Wall Push With ER

  • Push Up Hold Top

  • Down Dog
  • Full Anterior Stretch

Bicipital Tendinitis Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Single Arm Push Up Holds

  • Wall Slides

  • Prone Rotator Cuff Circuit
  • Superman Holds

  • Warrior
  • Tband Shoulder ER At 90 Deg

Bicipital Tendinitis Phase III

Purchase Phase

  • Push Ups
  • Hummers

  • Sumo Flies 3 Positions
  • Wall Slides

  • Prone Rows
  • Single Arm Push Up Holds

  • Push Up Hand Fire