November, 2018 |

Biceps muscle is located in front of your upper arm. They are most often caused by sudden injury and then tend to result in greater arm weakness than injuries to the biceps tendon at the shoulder. This muscle has two tendons that are attached to the bones of the shoulder and one tendon that is attached to the radius bone at the elbow. Injuries to this muscle include tendonitis and tendon tears. A torn or strained bicep, is an injury caused to the bicep tendon. This is a muscle on the front part of the upper arm. It includes a “short head” and a “long head” that work as a single muscle.

The primary role of the bicep tendons is to attach the bicep muscle to both the shoulder and elbow and then allow for the rotation and extension of the arm. If this tendon becomes torn then a sudden pop is usually heard followed by sharp pain and swelling. The pain may subside over the time but this does not mean the injury has healed.

Bicep tendon injury can occur in two different ways- 90% of bicep tendon injury occurs from the shoulder where the bicep muscle is torn from the shoulder. 10% the bicep Injuries to the biceps tendons include:

Proximal biceps tendonitis at shoulder
Proximal biceps tendon tear at shoulder
Distal biceps tendonitis and tear at the elbow

Symptoms

Pain
Reduced range of motion
Swelling, bruising or tenderness
Visual deformity
Weakness

The pain from biceps muscle injuries will be on top of the arm and extends into the forearm. Often, flexing the elbow or turning the palm up, especially in a repetitive fashion, will lead to pain and a sensation of weakness. The injuries will often lead to pain, bruising and deformity in the chest area near the armpit.

The physiotherapy treatments will aim to reduce the pain and inflammation present with the use of electrotherapy (such as ultrasound and TENS), ice and proper education regarding the activities that may worsen your condition and thus that should be avoided for the time being. Our experienced Physiotherapist at Sara Rehab will also use a wide array of manual therapy and myofascial release techniques will prescribe appropriate stretching and strengthening exercises.

Therefore, please consult our physiotherapist as soon as possible for a quick recovery and have a pain free life. Our goal at Sara Rehab is to get rid of your pain caused by biceps muscle injury from our expert physiotherapists by calling 905 497 4550

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You can also carry your own body weight when you walk. This is known as weight-bearing exercise.

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Walking is a low impact, and can be done at any time of day and can be done at your own pace. It is also a great form of physical activity for people who are overweight, elderly ones, or who haven’t exercised for a long time.

When you start walking exercise it may be difficult to do for 30 minutes at one time, then do for 10 minutes three times per day and gradually build up to longer sessions. The best way to warm up is walk slowly. Start off each walk at your leisurely pace to give your muscles time to warm up, and then pick up the speed. You can still achieve your goal by starting with smaller bouts of activity throughout the day and it improves your fitness .Then gently stretch your leg muscles particularly calve muscles and also front and back thighs. Stretches should be held for about 20 seconds. And when you feel any pain, ease off the stretch. Don’t bounce or jolt, or you could overstretch muscle tissue and cause microscopic tears, which may lead to muscle stiffness and tenderness.

Along with jogging, running, swimming, walking is also a mode of cardiovascular exercise to improve blood circulation and makes the heart beat more efficiently. It is best to walk when you are on an empty stomach. If needed, you can have a light snack before the walk. Investing in a pair of sturdy shoes is important.

At Sara Rehab we strive to provide you with quality physiotherapy in a professional, prompt yet friendly manner. We do a careful and comprehensive assessment of your condition, and backed-up by a clear, client-centered treatment plan, our aim to provide you with a complete understanding of your ailment and our strategy for returning you to health. You can do the walking exercise under the supervision with our qualified physiotherapists. Our goal at Sara Rehab is to make sure you have a good and exercised health by calling 905 497 4550.

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Biceps muscle injury

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