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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.

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
RESOURCES

Additional Resources

PHYSICAL THERAPY
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AQUATIC THERAPY
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DRY NEEDLING
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ELECTRICAL STIMULATION
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ERGONOMICS
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KINESIO TAPING
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LASER THERAPY
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MANUAL THERAPY

MUSCLE ENERGY TECHNIQUE
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ORTHOTICS
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SPINAL MANIPULATION
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THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE
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TRIGGER POINT THERAPY
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TOTAL MOTION RELEASE
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ULTRASOUND
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PEDIATRIC PHYSICAL THERAPY

ELBOW, WRIST & HAND PAIN
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FOOT & ANKLE PAIN
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BACK PAIN & SCIATICA
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SHOULDER PAIN
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HIP & KNEE PAIN
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ARTHRITIS
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BALANCE AND GAIT DISORDERS
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CHRONIC PAIN
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FIBROMYALGIA
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MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT INJURIES

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
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NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS
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PARKINSON’S DISEASE
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PELVIC PAIN
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POST-SURGICAL REHAB
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PRE – SURGICAL REHAB
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SPORTS INJURY
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TMJ DYSFUNCTION
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WORK INJURIES