What exercise can I do after bicep surgery?
Therapeutic Exercises:
- Elbow range of motion as prescribed.
- Hand/wrist range of motion and edema control.
- Scapular retraction/protraction/elevation/depression.
- Gravity‐assisted flexion and extension (begin at week 2)
- Cardiovascular fitness (treadmill walking, elliptical without arm use, bike)
Can I still workout with a torn distal bicep tendon?
A complete tear means the tendon has torn away from the bone. Biceps tendon tears around the shoulder almost exclusively occur in the long head. In the case of a complete tear of the long head tendon, the short head tendon will allow you to continue using your biceps muscle.
How long does it take to recover from distal bicep surgery?
It takes about 3 to 4 months for your biceps muscle to heal. You may be able to do easier daily activities in 2 to 3 weeks, as long as you don’t use your injured arm.
What can you not do after bicep tendon surgery?
Your Recovery. You had surgery for a proximal biceps tendon tear. This surgery fixes a tendon that is torn near the shoulder. You will feel tired for several days.
Can I workout with torn bicep?
Your physical therapist will teach you gentle mobility exercises for the shoulder, elbow, and forearm, so your arm does not get stiff during the healing process. Strengthening Exercises. As the pain and swelling ease, gentle strengthening exercises with resistance bands or light weights will be added.
How do you strengthen the distal biceps tendon?
Biceps Curl
- Hold a light weight (about 5 to 8 pounds), a hammer, or can of soup in the hand on your injured side.
- Stand up straight, keeping your elbow against the side of your body.
- Bring your palm up toward your shoulder, bending the elbow but keeping it in the same place.
- Complete 8 to 12 repetitions.
What exercises can I do with a torn bicep tendon?
Biceps Curls Step 1: Stand upright with your injured arm hanging at your side, palm facing out. Step 2: Gently bend your injured arm at the elbow, bringing your palm toward your shoulder. Step 3: Hold this bend for thirty seconds, then slowly release back to the starting position.
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