biceps tendon inflammation

Prognosis/recovery – what must be taken into account in prevention? | Physiotherapy for inflammation of the biceps tendon

Prognosis/recovery – what must be taken into account in prevention? The duration of the inflammation depends on the individual medical history. An acute inflammation, which occurs for the first time, has a better prognosis than a long-lasting, recurrent, already chronic inflammation. In acute cases, immobilization for a few days, possibly with the administration of anti-inflammatory, … Prognosis/recovery – what must be taken into account in prevention? | Physiotherapy for inflammation of the biceps tendon

Torn ligament at elbow | Physiotherapy for inflammation of the biceps tendon

Torn ligament at elbow A torn ligament at the elbow rarely occurs as an independent injury. The torn ligament occurs when an excessive force is applied to the elbow joint in different directions due to external force. In most cases such an injury causes damage to other structures in the elbow joint, so that extensive … Torn ligament at elbow | Physiotherapy for inflammation of the biceps tendon

Physiotherapy for elbow arthrosis

In case of elbow arthrosis, the most important goal of physiotherapeutic treatment is to relieve the patient’s pain. Physiotherapy for elbow arthrosis also ensures that the joint is mobilized and strengthened so that important metabolic processes are reactivated and self-healing processes are stimulated. The therapeutic measures of physiotherapy for elbow arthrosis range from massage techniques, … Physiotherapy for elbow arthrosis

Further therapy options | Physiotherapy for elbow arthrosis

Further therapy options A bandage can be a useful supplement in the therapy of elbow arthrosis. There are two types of supports: The most important difference to an orthosis is that the support allows more freedom of movement, so that the application is not primarily about immobilizing the joint. The aim of using a bandage … Further therapy options | Physiotherapy for elbow arthrosis

Differential diagnoses | Physiotherapy for elbow arthrosis

Differential diagnoses Bursitis of the elbow can be very unpleasant and is usually associated with more or less severe pain. Basically, physicians distinguish between different types of bursitis, depending on what the cause of the inflammation is: The symptoms of bursitis of the elbow are pain, swelling and reddening of the joint, which can also … Differential diagnoses | Physiotherapy for elbow arthrosis

Symptoms | Physiotherapy for elbow arthrosis

Symptoms An elbow arthrosis is not clearly recognizable, especially at the beginning of the disease. Particularly at night, after getting up or under stress, slight indeterminable pain in the elbow joint occurs, which increases in intensity over time. Also the pain-free phases become shorter, so that it is also possible that the patients suffer from … Symptoms | Physiotherapy for elbow arthrosis

Biceps Tendon

In its entirety, the biceps muscle, as the name suggests, has two sinewy origins. A distinction is made between the short and long biceps tendon or the caput breve and caput longum. The origin of the long tendon begins at the upper glenoid rim of the shoulder joint and the “cartilage lip” (tuberculum supraglenoidale) located … Biceps Tendon

Wallpapers | Biceps Tendon

Wallpapers Increasingly popular is the use of Kinesio-Taping for muscular problems. The use of Kinesio Tape is also beneficial for inflammation of the long biceps tendon. However, it can also be used prophylactically. It has a tension-relieving and anti-inflammatory effect at the same time. It is also said to have a positive influence on the … Wallpapers | Biceps Tendon

Causes | Therapy for biceps tendon inflammation

Causes Causes of biceps tendon inflammation are usually overstraining due to a heavy load on the biceps, e.g. during weight training and weight lifting. Due to the location of the biceps tendon between the two bony projections on the upper arm (tuberculi major et minor) in the so-called biceps furrow (sulcus intertubercularis), the tendon is … Causes | Therapy for biceps tendon inflammation

Test | Therapy for biceps tendon inflammation

Test A test to diagnose an inflammation of the biceps tendon is, in addition to the medical history (course of disease, accidents, etc.) and physical examination, also a functional test of the muscle. In case of an inflammation, the abduction of the arm (the abduction) against resistance is very painful and limited. The function of … Test | Therapy for biceps tendon inflammation

Rupture of biceps tendon/rupture | Therapy for biceps tendon inflammation

Rupture of biceps tendon/rupture Recurring or severe inflammation can change the composition of the biceps tendon. It becomes less resilient and brittle. In the case of chronic inflammation of the biceps tendon or other inflammatory or degenerative diseases of the shoulder joint, the tendon may tear if the strain is not adequate. More rare is … Rupture of biceps tendon/rupture | Therapy for biceps tendon inflammation

Therapy for biceps tendon inflammation

Our muscle biceps brachii is an important muscle for our upper extremity. It has two heads, one long and one short (Caput longum et breve), which are attached differently to the shoulder blade. Its function is to move the forearm, so it bends the elbow and turns the hand into supination position (all parts). Physiotherapy … Therapy for biceps tendon inflammation