Biceps Repair

Definition:
Restoration of diseased or damaged tissues of the biceps naturally by healing processes or artificially, as by surgical means.

Symptoms
  • Pain and stiffness in the elbow or shoulder
  • "Popeye" muscle with contraction
  • Audible pop or snap
  • Weakness in upper extremity
  • Difficulty turning palm up or down
Causes
  • Fall on outstretched hand
  • Repetitive shoulder motions
  • Lift a heavy object
Treatment
  • Possible surgical intervention
  • Elbow and shoulder ROM and stretching exercises
  • Postural program
  • Shoulder stabilization strengthening
Biceps Repair Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • SP Rotator Cuff Repair
  • Pendulums

  • Passive Shoulder Abduction
  • Passive Shoulder Internal Rotation
  • Passive Shoulder External Rotation
  • Passive Shoulder Flexion

  • Passive ER With Stick

  • Table Slides
  • Scap Squeezes
  • Shoulder Sitting Posture
  • Sitting Posture
  • Walkfit
  • WalkFit Program

Biceps Repair Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Tband Shoulder ER At Zero Deg
  • Tband Shoulder ER At 90 Deg

  • Push Up Knee Holds
  • Prone Rotator Cuff Circuit
  • Wall Slides
  • Wall Push With ER

  • Superman Holds
  • Curl Press
  • Passive Shoulder Abduction At Wall