OVERVIEW
Biceps Rupture at the Shoulder/Elbow
This is often caused by a sudden forceful straightening or contraction of the biceps muscles. There is usually sudden forearm weakness and pain. Surgery is required.
Rehabilitation after surgery can help with range of motion, strength, or function.
TREATMENT
Possible Treatments
- Cold Therapy
- Elbow Active Range of Motion
- Elbow Joint Mobilization
- Elbow Passive Range of Motion
- Elbow Resistive Range for Motion
- Electrotherapeutic Modealities
- Foam Roll Exercise
- Isometric Exercise
- Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF)
- Physical Agents
- Soft Tissue Mobilization
- Stretching/Flexibility Exercise
GOALS
Possible Treatment Goals
- Enhance Function
- Increase Muscle Strength and Performance
- Increase oxygen to tissues
- Reduce postoperative complications
- Increase range of motion
- Self-care for Symptoms