Rupture Biceps Tendon

Definition:
A solution of continuity or a tear; a break of the biceps tendon.
Purchase 3 Phases

Symptoms
  • Sudden, sharp pain in the upper arm
  • Sometimes an audible pop or snap
  • Cramping of the biceps muscle with strenuous use of the arm
  • Bruising from the middle of the upper arm down toward the elbow
  • Pain or tenderness at the shoulder and the elbow
  • Weakness in the shoulder and the elbow
  • Difficulty turning the arm palm up or palm down
  • Because a torn tendon can no longer keep the biceps muscle tight, a bulge in the upper arm above the elbow ("Popeye Muscle") may appear, with a dent closer to the shoulder
Causes
  • Degeneration
  • Lifting a heavy object
  • Fall on outstretched arm
Treatment
  • Soft tissue massage
  • ROM and stretching
  • Shoulder stabilization exercises
  • Upper extremity strengthening
  • Possible surgical intervention
Rupture Biceps Tendon Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Passive Shoulder Internal Rotation
  • Foam Wedge In Flexion
  • Foam Wedge In Abduction
  • Passive Shoulder Abduction
  • Swiss Ball Stretch
  • T Band Wall Push W ER
  • Thoracic Stretch III
  • Standing Posture
  • Sitting Posture

Rupture Biceps Tendon Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Wall Slides
  • Prone Rotator Cuff Circuit
  • Superman Holds
  • Shoulder Ext Rot Scap Plane 90 Abd
  • Push Up Hold Top
  • Down Dog

Rupture Biceps Tendon Phase III

Purchase Phase

  • Push Ups
  • Hummers
  • Sumo Flies 3 Positions
  • Wall Slides
  • Prone Rows
  • Single Arm Push Up Holds
  • Push Up Hand Fire