The biceps (Musculus biceps brachii) is a strong and highly visible muscle in the front part of the upper arm. It is responsible for most movements of the arm, especially for flexion in the elbow joint. The tendons of the biceps muscle originate at the glenoid cavity of the shoulder blade and are anatomically exposed … Exercises for biceps tendon inflammation
Physiotherapy/treatment The treatment of biceps tendon inflammation depends on the cause. For example, an inflammation of the biceps tendon, which is the result of an impingement syndrome on the shoulder (bottleneck syndrome), often requires surgical treatment. However, an inflammation of the biceps tendon is usually caused by overloading and treatment is conservative. In the first … Physiotherapy/treatment | Exercises for biceps tendon inflammation
Test In order to diagnose biceps tendon inflammation, functional tests play a major clinical role. However, palpation always comes first – the doctor palpates the long biceps tendon in its course and tests whether the application of pressure causes pain. This would be a first indication of inflammation. In addition, the doctor also tests whether … Test | Exercises for biceps tendon inflammation
Voltars The drug Voltaren belongs to the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory substances. This means that Voltaren inhibits those messenger substances that cause pain and inflammation. It also helps to reduce possible swelling and supports the healing process. Voltaren contains the active ingredient diclofenac and is available in four different forms without a prescription: gel, patch, tablet or … Voltars | Exercises for biceps tendon inflammation
Summary In most cases, biceps tendon inflammation is caused by overloading the arm, e.g. as a result of weight training, throwing sports or a postural weakness of the muscles. Those affected then feel strong pain in the area of the shoulder-armpit transition and on the upper arm. In order for the inflammation to subside, it … Summary | Exercises for biceps tendon inflammation
The exercises should be performed pain-adapted. If a movement is very painful, it is not advisable to force the joint to be mobilized in this direction, since the cartilage is probably already worn down to the point where bone on bone is moved, and the painful movement can lead to overloading and inflammation. 3 simple … Shoulder joint arthrosis (AC joint) – Exercises
Physiotherapy for acromioclavicular joint arthrosis Physiotherapy for acromioclavicular joint arthrosis involves painless mobilization of the joint, keeping the subacromial space wide so as not to put stress on the rotator cuff, treating the surrounding soft tissue structures and, if necessary, applying pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory techniques in acute irritation. The above-mentioned exercise program should be practiced … Physiotherapy for acromioclavicular joint arthrosis | Shoulder joint arthrosis (AC joint) – Exercises
The AC joint arthrosis Shoulder joint arthrosis is the wear and tear of the acromioclavicular joint (AC joint) – also called ACG arthrosis, which covers the actual shoulder joint. Due to degenerative processes in the joint, acute, painful inflammatory conditions can occur time and again. The mobility of the shoulder is limited, and the area … The AC joint arthrosis | Shoulder joint arthrosis (AC joint) – Exercises
Surgery for acromioclavicular joint arthrosis In cases of severe limitations and therapy-resistant pain, surgery may be the treatment of choice for acromioclavicular joint arthrosis. There are various surgical options. In most cases, arthroscopic surgery is performed, i.e. an endoscope is used without opening the joint wide. During the operation, bony attachments are also removed from … Surgery for acromioclavicular joint arthrosis | Shoulder joint arthrosis (AC joint) – Exercises
Summary Acromioclavicular joint arthrosis manifests itself through pain when moving the arm or through a pressure pain above the acromioclavicular joint – in the shoulder height region. Pain that occurs at night when lying on the affected side is particularly restrictive. Therapy is initially performed conservatively by means of physiotherapy – mobilizing exercises and exercises … Summary | Shoulder joint arthrosis (AC joint) – Exercises
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 … Biceps Tendon | Shoulder pain – the right physiotherapy
Pain despite physiotherapy Physiotherapy should help to relieve shoulder pain and, if possible, to eliminate its cause in the long term. Nevertheless, it often happens that the pain actually gets worse at first. The lesion, the wear and tear in the joint or structures or the muscle tension are symptoms that in most cases have … Pain despite physiotherapy | Shoulder pain – the right physiotherapy
