Distal Biceps Tendon Injury Physical Therapy in Frisco, TX
A distal biceps tendon injury can cause pain, bruising, weakness, and difficulty bending the elbow or rotating the forearm. Bridge Physical Therapy in Frisco, TX provides individualized rehabilitation to help restore mobility, strength, and functional use of the arm following a distal biceps injury.
Treatment is tailored to the injury and stage of recovery and may include progressive mobility and strengthening exercises for nonsurgical care or structured rehabilitation after surgical repair. Bridge Physical Therapy also serves patients traveling from Plano, McKinney, Allen, Prosper, Little Elm, The Colony, Celina, and surrounding Collin County communities.
Symptoms & Limitations
A distal biceps tendon injury affects the tendon connecting the biceps muscle to the elbow. Symptoms may include pain, weakness, bruising, and difficulty bending the elbow or rotating the forearm.
Evaluation
Evaluation focuses on elbow and forearm mobility, strength, functional use, and recovery status.
Treatment
Nonsurgical rehabilitation may focus on restoring mobility and gradually rebuilding strength. Treatment following repair progresses according to the surgeon's protocol.
Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
After distal biceps repair, rehabilitation is carefully progressed to protect the repair while gradually restoring range of motion, strength, and functional use.
FAQ
What are symptoms of a distal biceps tear?
Pain, bruising, weakness, and changes in biceps appearance can occur.
Does a distal biceps tear require surgery?
Treatment depends on the injury, activity demands, and other factors.
Is physical therapy needed after repair?
Rehabilitation is an important part of restoring function after surgery.
How long does recovery take?
Recovery commonly requires several months and varies by procedure and individual progress.