What is Bicipital Tendinitis?
Bicipital tendinitis is the inflammation of the biceps tendon near the shoulder, often due to repetitive overhead movements. It causes pain at the front of the shoulder and may limit arm function. Physiotherapy and activity modification help prevent worsening.
Common causes of Bicipital Tendinitis
The most common cause of this pathology, is the repetition of movements made with the arms above the head, in which the tendon of the biceps tendon can reach pinzarse or entrapped between the humeral head and the acromion.
Diagnosis of Bicipital Tendinitis
How do you know if you have Bicipital Tendinitis?
The pain gets progressively in the anterior part of the shoulder, and can radiate down at the biceps. The pain can also manifest itself even at night. Bicipital Tendinitis tends to be more frequent in athletes older than 40 years at the go associated with the impingement of the shoulder. However, you can also
Treatment and rehabilitation
The treatment and rehabilitation of Bicipital Tendinitis start with self-care measures such as rest, ice application, compression and elevation. You can also include analgesics and anti-inflammatory to reduce pain and inflammation.
In some cases, we may recommend physical therapy to help strengthen the muscles of the arm and improve mobility of the shoulder. This usually includes stretching and strengthening exercises, as well as techniques of manual therapy to reduce tension and improve circulation in the affected area.
In more severe cases, you may need a surgical treatment to repair the damaged tissue. This may include an injury repair by open surgery or arthroscopy.
In any case, it is important to follow the recommendations of the doctor and physical therapist to ensure that the recovery is complete and successful. It is also important to avoid activities that may cause a relapse of the injury, such as lifting heavy objects or perform repetitive movements of the arm.
Back to the action
In principle, the athlete can gradually return to sports practice, once completely removed the pain on range of motion, and has recovered the strength in the muscles of the shoulder. The time back to the action can vary depending on the severity (can range between a few weeks to a few months).
The bandages or the fasteners are not required for the return to the action. If symptoms return, the athlete shall send back the activity and you will have to appreciate the amount of loads in training and competition.
Note: this article is only intended to be informational use. In any case self-diagnose. If you suffer from any medical condition, we recommend that you go to your physical therapy clinic of confidence.
Cedric Arregui Guivarch
National Coach of Basketball (CES 2014)
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