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Are You Suffering From Bicipital Tendinopathy?…<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\ud83d\udcaa\ud83c\udffc\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fonts.gstatic.com\/s\/e\/notoemoji\/15.0\/1f4aa_1f3fc\/32.png?w=580&ssl=1\")
Bicipital Tendinopathy is an overuse injury that results in irritation of the long head of biceps tendon as it passes through the bicipital groove of the humerus. The long head of the biceps brachii muscle attaches to the shoulder and acts as a stabiliser. Furthermore it has actions in supination the forearm and flexing the elbow<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\ud83c\udfcb\ud83c\udffd\u200d\u2640\ufe0f\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fonts.gstatic.com\/s\/e\/notoemoji\/15.0\/1f3cb_1f3fd_200d_2640_fe0f\/32.png?w=580&ssl=1\")
Symptoms of bicipital tendinopathy include pain in the anterior shoulder [at the bicipital groove] and pain that is made worse with overhead activities. Bicipital tendinopathy is common in individuals who play sports that involve repetitive overhead movements such as swimming and baseball or something as simple as putting clothes on the line or drilling\/screwing\/lifting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\ud83d\udc47\ud83c\udffb\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fonts.gstatic.com\/s\/e\/notoemoji\/15.0\/1f447_1f3fb\/32.png?w=580&ssl=1\")
Bicipital Tendinopathy in isolation is rare and it is usually associated with other conditions such as impingement or injury to the rotator cuff or labrum<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\ud83e\udd38\ud83c\udffc\u200d\u2640\ufe0f\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fonts.gstatic.com\/s\/e\/notoemoji\/15.0\/1f938_1f3fc_200d_2640_fe0f\/32.png?w=580&ssl=1\")
Treatment and rehabilitation will be based on the individual and their functional requirements. Generally; rotator cuff strength, biceps strength and scapular stability will be the focus<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\u2705\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fonts.gstatic.com\/s\/e\/notoemoji\/15.0\/2705\/32.png?w=580&ssl=1\")
Here are some simple exercises performed that may help you speed up your recovery:<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"1\ufe0f\u20e3\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fonts.gstatic.com\/s\/e\/notoemoji\/15.0\/0031_fe0f_20e3\/32.png?w=580&ssl=1\")
Biceps stretch<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"2\ufe0f\u20e3\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fonts.gstatic.com\/s\/e\/notoemoji\/15.0\/0032_fe0f_20e3\/32.png?w=580&ssl=1\")
Isometric Supinated Biceps Curl<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"3\ufe0f\u20e3\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fonts.gstatic.com\/s\/e\/notoemoji\/15.0\/0033_fe0f_20e3\/32.png?w=580&ssl=1\")
Eccentric Chin-up<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"4\ufe0f\u20e3\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fonts.gstatic.com\/s\/e\/notoemoji\/15.0\/0034_fe0f_20e3\/32.png?w=580&ssl=1\")
Eccentric Supinated Bicep curl<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"5\ufe0f\u20e3\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fonts.gstatic.com\/s\/e\/notoemoji\/15.0\/0035_fe0f_20e3\/32.png?w=580&ssl=1\")
\u00a0Eccentric Supinated Shoulder Flexion<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\u26a0\ufe0f\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fonts.gstatic.com\/s\/e\/notoemoji\/15.0\/26a0_fe0f\/32.png?w=580&ssl=1\")
Remember to consult a health care professional beforehand to make sure these exercises are suitable for you!![\"TMClogo.jpg\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/TMC-LOGO-11.jpg?resize=427%2C180&ssl=1\"){kind=logo}
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