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
A SLAP lesion is an injury to the cartilaginous lip of the shoulder joint, the so-called “labrum glenoid anterior superior”. The name refers to the mechanism of the lesion, i.e. the superior labrum from anterior to posterior. This means that there is an injury (lesion) of the cartilage lip (labrum) from the front to the … Physiotherapy after a SLAP lesion
SLAP lesion – duration The healing time of a SLAP lesion varies depending on the extent of the injury and the care provided. Slight tears that have been treated early usually heal well. Overuse, trivialization, or unrecognized concomitant injuries can lead to chronicity. After a simple arthroscopic smoothing, the arm can usually be directly mobilized … SLAP lesion – duration | Physiotherapy after a SLAP lesion
SLAP lesion test The symptoms of a SLAP lesion can often be variable. The diagnosis should be confirmed by a test and also by imaging. The so-called biceps load test is a suitable test. For this test, the patient’s arm is moved from a supine position into a 90° spread position. The elbow is flexed … SLAP lesion test | Physiotherapy after a SLAP lesion
Torn biceps tendon It is not uncommon for the long biceps tendon to be affected by a SLAP lesion, as it is inserted at the upper cartilage lip. The long biceps tendon can be injured by trauma while the biceps is under tension at the time of the force. The short biceps tendon attaches at … Torn biceps tendon | Physiotherapy after a SLAP lesion
Torn biceps tendon proximal-distal Physiotherapy for biceps tendon ruptures depends first of all on whether the rupture is proximal (i.e. a tear near the shoulder) or distal (i.e. a tear near the elbow). Approximately 95% of bite tendon tears are proximal. Physiotherapy plays an important role in the aftercare. In the case of a proximal … Physiotherapy after a biceps tendon rupture
Further therapeutic measures for biceps tendon rupture In the case of a biceps tendon rupture, in addition to general physiotherapy and physiotherapy, the performance of medical training therapy (MTT) can also be a good supplement, since a biceps tendon rupture is usually caused by incorrect posture or incorrectly performed movements. MTT not only restores the … Further therapeutic measures for biceps tendon rupture | Physiotherapy after a biceps tendon rupture
Surgery after a biceps tendon rupture Surgery for a biceps tendon rupture is most likely to be considered if the rupture is on the distal side, i.e. the elbow, or for a proximal rupture if the patient is very young and active in sports. The operation is usually performed under general anesthesia. The surgeon will … Surgery after a biceps tendon rupture | Physiotherapy after a biceps tendon rupture