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This protocol is intended to guide clinicians through the post-operative course for distal biceps tendon repair. This protocol is time based (dependent on tissue healing) as well as criterion based.
Distal Bicep Tendon Repair- Rehabilitation Protocol. The intent of this protocol is to provide the clinician with a guideline of the post-operative rehabilitation course for a patient that has undergone a distal biceps tendon repair.
Distal Biceps Repair Clinic Practice Guideline. Background. Distal biceps tendon ruptures occur primarily in males and risk factors include smoking, corticosteroid use, and anabolic steroid use. Tears occur secondary to unexpected extension forces and are typically associated with a "pop".
Rehabilitation Protocol for Distal Biceps Tendon Repair. This guideline is intended to assist clinicians in managing the post-operative care of patients who have undergone distal biceps tendon repair. The protocol is both time-based, corresponding with tissue healing, and criterion-based.
Begin active flexion and extension against gravity, advance strengthening in phase III to resistive, maintain flexibility/ ROM. Begin gentle flexion strengthening, advance activities in phase IV. Return to full activity.
Distal Biceps Tendon Repair . Procedure The torn distal biceps tendon was repaired to its normal attachment site on the proximal radius (forearm bone) to restore the symmetry and appearance of the biceps muscle, decrease pain, and improve the strength of your elbow. Two incisions were made to repair the tendon; one at the front of your elbow to ...
Distal Biceps tendon repairs performed acutely (within 3 weeks of injury) generally require only a short period of sling immobilization followed by a gradual return to full, unrestricted activity.
Distal Biceps Tendon Repair Rehabilitation Protocol. The following protocol should be used as a guideline for rehabilitation progression, but may need to be altered pending the nature and extent of the surgical procedure, healing restraints or patient tolerance.
STRENGTHENING PROGRAM. Week 2-3: isometrics for triceps and shoulder muscles. Week 9: active ROM, no resistance applied. Week 10: PRE (progressive resistive exercise) program is initiated for elbow flexion and supination/pronation. Begin with one pound and gradually increase shoulder strengthening program.
Distal Biceps Tendon Repair Rehabilitation Program. This program is an evidence-based and soft tissue healing dependent program allowing patients to progress to vocational and sports-related activities as quickly and safely as possible.