Biceps Tendon

The biceps is a muscle that attaches to the bone with two tendons. The longer of the two pulls through a bone canal and begins directly at the joint, in anatomical proximity with other structures. This makes it susceptible to signs of wear and tear, and long-term overloading can cause this tendon to become inflamed or tear or tear, resulting in severe shoulder pain in the front area.

The therapy depends on the severity of the injury and whether a lot of strength is required in the affected arm in everyday life or at work. In the case of inflammation, surgery can be avoided in most cases, but if the tendon tears, it can be surgically reattached to the bone. Four to six weeks after an operation, the biceps should not be tightened with full force or moved under weight in isolation.

All the above exercises can also be performed on the biceps tendon lesion. Starting position: Stand with your eyes on the wall, approx. 40 cm from the wall Execution: Hands rest against the wall as for a push-up, shoulder blades are pulled towards the spine Bend the elbows slightly and hold this support position for approx. 30 seconds, repeat 3 times

Starting position: Stand facing the wall, approx. 40 cm from the wall
Execution: the hands lie on the wall as if for a push-up, the shoulder blades are pulled towards the spine
Bend your elbows slightly and hold this support position for about 30 seconds, repeat 3 times

Shoulder strengthening

Starting position: prone position, arms stretched forward, legs stretched Version: alternately lift one arm and one leg diagonally from the floor Variation: if the affected arm cannot yet be brought to full extension, take the arms backwards beside the body and lift both arms and legs together at 3 times 15 repetitions

Starting position: Prone position, arms stretched forward, legs stretched
Execution: alternately one arm and one leg are lifted diagonally from the floor
Variation: if the affected arm cannot yet be brought into full extension, take the arms backwards beside the body and lift both arms and legs together
3 times 15 repetitions