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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)

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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

• Cryotherapy or Cold Therapy 
• Elbow Active Range of Motion 
• Elbow Joint Mobilization 
• Elbow Passive Range of Motion 
• Elbow Resistive Range of Motion 
• Electrotherapeutic Modalities
• Foam Roll Exercise 
• Isometric Exercise 
• Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) 
• 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

Additional Resources

• 3d Anatomy of the elbow

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