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- Fractures/Dislocation Elbow
- Loose Bodies
- Ulnar Nerve Injuries
- Biceps Rupture at the Elbow
- Distal Triceps Rupture
- Golfer’s Elbow (Medial Epicondylalgia)
- Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylalgia)
Biceps Rupture at the Shoulder/Elbow
This injury is usually the result of a sudden forceful straightening of the elbow during concurrent contraction of the biceps muscle. Typically, there is sudden forearm pain and weakness. Surgical repair is necessary.
Post-surgical rehabilitation can be helpful with the recovery of range of motion, strength, and function.
Possible Treatments
- Active Range of Motion (AROM)
- Active Assistive Range of Motion (AAROM)
- Cryotherapy or Cold Therapy
- Electrotherapeutic Modalities
- Isometrics
- Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF)
- Progressive Resistive Exercises (PRE)
- Passive Range of Motion (PROM)
- Physical Agents
- Soft Tissue Mobilization
- Stretching/Flexibility Exercise
Possible Treatment Goals
- Improve Function
- Improve Muscle Strength and Power
- Increase Oxygen to Tissues
- Decrease Postoperative Complications
- Improve Range of Motion
- Self-care of Symptoms
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