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What is the biceps muscle?
The biceps muscle splits into two tendons at the shoulder. A long one and a short one. The long tendon runs over the top of the humerus bone (upper arm) and attaches to the top of the shoulder blade. Inflammation of this tendon is a fairly common complaint especially with swimmers, rowers, throwers, golfers and weight lifters.
Symptoms include:
Pain at the front of the shoulder.
Pain on resisted shoulder flexion with straight arm.
Pain when you press in on the tendon at the front of the shoulder.
What can the athlete do?
Rest until there is no pain.
Apply heat and use a heat retainer.
See a sports injury professional.
What can a sports injury specialist or doctor do?
Prescribe anti-inflammatory medication such as ibuprofen
Demonstrate stretching and strengthening techniques.
Apply Sports Massage techniques.
Prescribe a full rehabilitation programme.
STRETCHING~
Stretching (Long head of biceps)
The following guidelines are for information purposes only. We recommend seeking professional advice before attempting rehabilitation. Care should be taken when performing these exercises for athletes prone to shoulder dislocation.
Front of shoulder stretch
Place the arm to be stretched against a wall and gently turn away.
Hold for 20 to 30 seconds and repeat 5 times.
Stretch at least every day.
If any pain is felt then discontinue and rest.
A gentle stretch at the front of the shoulder should be felt but no pain.
Extension stretch
The arm is placed from the side, as far backwards as it will go whilst keeping the palm of the hand facing downwards.
This position is then increased to stretch the front of the shoulder.
This can be done either with a partner assisting by passively pulling the arm backwards and upwards or by placing the hand on a table behind and lowering the body to increase the stretch.
Doorway stretch
The arm is placed behind the top of a doorway or similar and the athlete moves forwards whilst maintaining contact with the top of the doorway.
A stretch should be felt in the front of the shoulder.
Hold for 20 to 30 seconds, repeat 5 times.
Stay Strong~~!!!
IPL
The biceps muscle splits into two tendons at the shoulder. A long one and a short one. The long tendon runs over the top of the humerus bone (upper arm) and attaches to the top of the shoulder blade. Inflammation of this tendon is a fairly common complaint especially with swimmers, rowers, throwers, golfers and weight lifters.
Symptoms include:
Pain at the front of the shoulder.
Pain on resisted shoulder flexion with straight arm.
Pain when you press in on the tendon at the front of the shoulder.
What can the athlete do?
Rest until there is no pain.
Apply heat and use a heat retainer.
See a sports injury professional.
What can a sports injury specialist or doctor do?
Prescribe anti-inflammatory medication such as ibuprofen
Demonstrate stretching and strengthening techniques.
Apply Sports Massage techniques.
Prescribe a full rehabilitation programme.
STRETCHING~
Stretching (Long head of biceps)
The following guidelines are for information purposes only. We recommend seeking professional advice before attempting rehabilitation. Care should be taken when performing these exercises for athletes prone to shoulder dislocation.
Front of shoulder stretch
Place the arm to be stretched against a wall and gently turn away.
Hold for 20 to 30 seconds and repeat 5 times.
Stretch at least every day.
If any pain is felt then discontinue and rest.
A gentle stretch at the front of the shoulder should be felt but no pain.
Extension stretch
The arm is placed from the side, as far backwards as it will go whilst keeping the palm of the hand facing downwards.
This position is then increased to stretch the front of the shoulder.
This can be done either with a partner assisting by passively pulling the arm backwards and upwards or by placing the hand on a table behind and lowering the body to increase the stretch.
Doorway stretch
The arm is placed behind the top of a doorway or similar and the athlete moves forwards whilst maintaining contact with the top of the doorway.
A stretch should be felt in the front of the shoulder.
Hold for 20 to 30 seconds, repeat 5 times.
Stay Strong~~!!!
IPL