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Distal Bicep Tendon Ruptures
Symptoms & Treatment

 


The distal biceps tendon is injured around the elbow joint. This is usually an injury that occurs with heavy Bicep Tendon Rupturelifting or sports in middle-aged men. Most patients with a distal biceps rupture will have surgery to repair the torn tendon.


Treatment
Physical therapy is often prescribed by your physician post surgery at the appropriate time.  This typically includes manual therapy to increase ROM and decrease soft tissue restrictions such as scarring.  In addition to ROM activities, strengthening exercises are prescribed to gradually increase strength as appropriate.  Modalities such as ice and electrical stimulation for pain and swelling control are often used.

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Author:
Clyde Arias, PT, MPT

References:
Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Secrets:  Your Physical Therapy Questions Answered by ExpertsYou Trust, 2nd Edition.  Jeffrey D. Placzek, MD, PT, David A. Boyce, PT, EdD, OCS, 2006.

http://www.eorthopod.com/public/patient_education/6585/distal_biceps_rupture.html

www.webmd.com

www.orthopedics.about.com

 

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