Rehab After Bicep Tendon Surgery

[@JohnJohn-gs8md]

I tore my distal bicep tendon 2/3rds off my elbow and split the tendon, it took 18 months to get back to 100% with all my pronation and supination, along with extension and flexation back and pain free. It's important to have a good pt to help you along and not force it, healing takes time. Keep up the videos.

[@BobandBrad]

Thanks for watching

[@TheSantos173]

Why do you think it took so long??

[@Goval400]

It’s been couple of years after having this surgery, i cant flex as i used to, bicep is probably 97% back but no issues or pain now.

[@BobandBrad]

Good to hear

[@TheSantos173]

Bruh seriously?? Why do you think so? We’re you not doing enough rehab or?

[@TheSVgregor]

Thank you for this specific video!I tore mine about two years ago and had the surgery. We should have this video out I feel your procedure is less aggressive when I went through it seems it would be more effective. Still not comfortable with pronation but I will be using your routine and eventually I assume after a couple months start working more with the weights. Thank you again!

[@BobandBrad]

Happy to help !

[@jennifersmiles7603]

My husband had the surgery in January of this year, he is still having pain. How long did your pain last?

[@ginaeddy2974]

@@jennifersmiles7603 I had it Feb 16. I am getting range of motion back fairly well, but still have pain. However, as I look back it’s not as bad as a month ago, so I believe I’m making progress, but it’s not a quick “everything’s ok now”. I had a frozen shoulder a few years ago. Pain was horrible. I didn’t think it would ever improve, but little by little it did and I got my arm back. So, in my case, it seems to be a slower process than some. It took a full year to unfreeze the shoulder. I figure if I’m doing well 6 mos out from surgery I’ll be happy. Trying to be patient

[@MarckySportsDenver]

6 weeks post op. Reconstructive surgery. Rotation near 100%. No pain. Looking forward to starting this!

[@fitbh703]

Awesome to hear. I’m less than a week post op currently.

[@MarckySportsDenver]

@@fitbh703 good luck! It’s not as bad as you’d think. Just gotta stay patient with the soft cast on

[@fitbh703]

@@MarckySportsDenver Appreciate it man! Are you in physical therapy now? We're going to make it bruh..

[@curseddeath2483]

I'm 2 weeks post surgery and can't wait to take the cast off in 2 weeks and get back to the gym again

[@ljw19901]

Had surgery today and feeling good so far. We got this, guys!

[@johnnybizzle2748]

Had mine repaired about six months ago. Been doing lots of curls and turning the hand over similar to what’s shown in the video. It’s gotten pretty close to as strong as the other arm. Occasionally I feel some soreness and sort of tendonitis-like feeling in and around that elbow, but I’ve kept pushing when reasonable. Don’t stop working that arm, fellas, unless it’s hurting - like reinjured hurting. Keep pushing - but be reasonable. But keep pushing.

[@johnnybizzle2748]

Update - arm is doing and feeling great.

[@eugenethomas4647]

I ruptured both my right and left distal biceps tendons (at separate times). If you stick to your rehab you'll be good. Had different procedures on each arm. The dual incision arm (left) has some residual nerve damage and the single incision arm (right) is good as new. I did wait a week longer to have my left arm done so that could be why. Either way, I stuck to my rehab and I've been back at it at the gym pretty hard for years now. It certainly sucks when it happens but it doesn't mean your gym or sports days are over.

[@TheSantos173]

Did you take any supplements for faster healing?

[@SupERsNipAa327]

God bless. Any other tips? Just tore my left bicep (from elbow I believe) during a deadlift. Still need to go for mri.

[@TheSantos173]

@@SupERsNipAa327 get the mri and if you need surgery get it asap

[@SupERsNipAa327]

@@TheSantos173 thanks Randy. Did you ever tear yours?

[@kimchee94112]

So what if the tear was on the shoulder instead?

[@CatsEatNomNom]

Exercises for after bicep tenodesis surgery? At the shoulder and also rotator cuff repairs.

[@jpg7051]

Well, I started resistance band training today. I also haven't had any surgery. Wish ya boy luck!

[@مطبخاميوسف-د4ذ]

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[@mkbharadwaj9007]

Ah finally watching you guys again and learning some stuff from you guys thank you 😊

[@abbayhvhreigns7iloveyeshua650]

Thank you Gentlemen for Sharing...you Both are Absolute Blessings. This is a Great start for a Better & Healthier 2022.

[@MichaelangeloFI]

A very useful video, but it can't be used with the time explaining and what phase each is.

[@robsoldier]

I got surgery today. Dr. Said 1month in cast bandage, 1 month without castbandage and træning with the arms Weight. After that the 3rd month with wegith. Back to job after 3 month qfter surgery

[@derechte6086]

After tearing my long biceps tendon 8 years ago as a 16-17year old and 5docs missing it (imo they didnt care) I finally got an mri and now Im getting operated on soon

[@tablesaltgames]

Hey guys, you help me through a hamstring injury, but I’m a glutton for punishment. Tore my bicep at the elbow. Here’s the catch, it took over 8 months to get the surgery. Im still in the cast 2 weeks post op. I wanted to get the opinion of the most famous PT on the internet, do you think with a soiled recover program, how likely is it that I could tear the bicep again? Thanks 🙏🏽

[@ballsohardu1540]

may i ask why it took so long to get surgery? I just tore mine a week and a half ago and it took 2 weeks to get the surgery consult appointment which i was frustrated with. I cant imagine 8 months.

[@johnnybizzle2748]

Thanks for the vid. Tore mine in December. Feeling good now.

[@valerieescabi6104]

Hi Bob and Brad💖💖

[@jetssimeone4086]

I’m 1 month out of shoulder surgery 3 tears in the labrum and a bicep tendon tear up in the shoulder the used an anchor today is the first day out of the sling

[@Vern_Levine]

I tore the bicep tendon at the elbow 11 months ago and had surgery on it 7 months ago. The tendon was 6 centimeters retracted up the arm. The Dr missed the initial injury saying it was just a deep muscle contusion. After several months it was obvious something was very wrong and I had to convince him to allow me to get an MRI. There’s something wrong when your chiropractor sees the arm and immediately said “that’s a torn biceps tendon” and the Orthopedic Dr wasn’t so sure. Before surgery I couldn’t lift anything with much weight to it and I couldn’t supinate at all. It was awful especially being that it was my primary arm. After surgery and a few months of rehab I was in better shape. But I’m still recovering and my arm is maybe 60-70% of where it used to be. I’m lifting weights and slowly increasing the weights as I go. It’s not been a fun journey! I don’t recommend people go and seek out having this injury. 😜

[@TheAlmighty]

Where are you now? I had an allograft done with a cadaver but I am curious of your situation now and curious in your recovery. Workers comp made me get surgery after two months in since scheduling sucked

[@Vern_Levine]

@@TheAlmighty it’s a little better but not 100% back to pre-injury. I have residual issues like weakness, numbness. It’s still much better than with the injury where I could hardly supinate at all. I am maybe 80% back and I think that’s as good as it’s going to get.

[@MasterBlasterSr]

@@Vern_Levine get a new doctor

[@Vern_Levine]

@@MasterBlasterSr ...that injury was 2 1/2 years ago. I'm over it.

[@quentinjennings5385]

Any post off difficulties or chronic pain

[@01squigs]

I'm new to your channel I just had 2 surgeries on my distal tendon the first surgery failed 6 weeks into rehab 2nd surgery they reattached my distal tendon with a cadaver Achilles tendon allocation now I'm 3weeks after surgery and will be in a brace for 6weeks I guess its better than the cast I had for 2 weeks and I'm looking at different exercises I can do hopefully in a few weeks thanks for sharing your videos

[@jrplants1]

Can you give someone advice that doesn’t have months to wait? My surgery was yesterday and I still have to make a living. What can I do to get mobility back now?

[@BobandBrad]

Unfortunately some things just take time. If you rush or do too much too soon, your recovery could take even longer.

[@lisamay6]

14 days ago had surgury,repaired rotator cuff 2 tears and remove bicept tendon then re attach

[@BobandBrad]

Ouch!! Best of luck in your recovery!

[@MichaelangeloFI]

These are good, but it does not say the period "after" the surgery...

[@Alex_2o9]

So basically do curls do rehab it?

[@johnnybizzle2748]

I laughed at this - audibly out loud.

[@caseywinters3021]

I ripped my distal bicep (like bobs nephew). I've opted not to have surgery because I have no insurance and I can't stop work. I'm going full proximal. Any thoughts?

[@jamesbennett8849]

I am 9 months out from this surgery & still regaining strength. It can be a long process. The thing now is the scar tissue. Always feels tight in there & at forearm. Any at home specific methods of reducing that?

[@joseenoel8093]

I believe hard message therapy will work, maybe those electrodes too they like to wire you up to, not sure! Keep at it, beware of frozen shoulders down the road, more scarring!

[@jamesbennett8849]

@@joseenoel8093Frozen shoulder? I tore mine near the elbow but I am having shoulder blade issues now.

[@davekelly5503]

Caster oil.👍

[@georgecastanedo198]

My Orthopedic opted for no surgery said 4 weeks after the incident was too late. I had the same issue as your nephew. So, here I am 6 months later and it hasn't heal. Im 45 years old. I go to the gym but avoid bicep workouts because it hurts.

[@corak234]

4 weeks was not that late. I just get mine fixed after full 5 years. I am wearing the cast now for 4 more weeks. They need to understand if it’s fully torn so that they take graft or autograft) real tendon from your leg). I highly suggest you to find the best surgeon you can and do it asap. Do not wait anymore

[@wolverinebear5357]

Iam about 2-3 months into my bicep injury, i dont know if i tore it but from elbow to about middle of my bicep screams if i twist funny or lift anything over 20lbs. I thought id be in straight agonizing pain if i really tore it but although i can feeling just doing nothing sitting relaxed when i twist my arm or lift it really scrwams id say my right bicep is at 20%.

[@georgexuereb3624]

I am three weeks post op of distal biceps tendon repair on my right dominant arm. I had my operation 19 days after the injury. One week ago I had a hospital physio consultation who told me to carry on not lifting anything, but to do some stretching exercises to assist with the ROM namely full arm extension. I am still about 25 degrees away from full extension. The primary exercise I am doing is to rest my elbow against a hard surface and let the arm extend down by gravity without applying any muscle force for a few minutes. In addition I'm doing some other weightless curling reps and overhead flex and extend exercises. I was wondering if there are more people out there post op who perhaps are more advanced into their recovery who could shed some light as to whether they managed to acquire full ROM on their arm. @ Bob & Brad thanks for preparing this video which I intend to start using after my 3 month post op review.

[@tigrechatninja]

Same here but like im 30 day after surgery also thanks for the tip im seeing my doc soon ill give you some tip

[@CalebHSumo]

Yes i had distal bicep reattachment. Full range of motion, now strengthening. Just be patient, ROM comes with time.

[@affordableaquariumservices1663]

Great information I’m having my distal bicep surgery next week and I’m wondering which method is better the EndoButton or they anchor technique what have you experience with patience is a better choice?

[@AdamShedForrest]

I just had the button done also, I'm 2 weeks post op, I'll be curious what response people have for this, I think each has plusses and minuses

[@curseddeath2483]

I'm 2 weeks post surgery and have no clue what technique my Dr did 😅

[@affordableaquariumservices1663]

@@curseddeath2483 unfortunately I had to have the surgery redone. Anchor technique on the first surgery failed! Had two get endobutton on second. It’s a stronger hold

[@stefanosoderi4152]

Im having a shoulder scope with bicep tendonesis next week , how long in your professional opinion guys will I need to get back to manual labor work? Im 52

[@swedeman5824]

what about muscle scraping 2-3 weeks post surgery?????

[@callahankuhns]

I had this surgery on January 2nd 2023. My surgeon says no lifting, no bands, no anything for 3 months. Does that sound normal? My range of motion came back in 3 weeks, the supination has taken a little longer to not hurt. But not working out is killing me. Thanks!

[@TheDavesloan81]

How are you now? I started lifting light weights and kneeling push ups 5 weeks after surgery. I have been taking bpc 157 daily and I'm sure it's helped

[@puneetkumar6360]

@@TheDavesloan81hi brother❤ are you taking bpc 157 after ur bicep surgery to recover faster? is it working?

[@TheDavesloan81]

@puneetkumar6360 yes I think it worked greatly I took it for about 8 weeks...I'm 11 weeks post surgery and now punching the punchbag with no problems...I'm a littl3 but weak when curling dumbbells but my strength will come back

[@puneetkumar6360]

@@TheDavesloan81 good to hear that brother❤️thankyou for your reply🤗

[@tigrechatninja]

Its been 3month for me I started doing kickboxing again last month can I lift now?

[@wolverinebear5357]

Is surgery a must? I cant lift more than prolyy 15-25 pounds now, feels tore at elbow an it screams if i try picking my son up i can move it i do feel something but soon as i do something weird with strain or just try an pick something up with it it hurts, its been few months already kinda just living with it. Maybe its not totally tore or whatever cause i can move it i can lift stuff with it but prolly the strength is only at 20% of what it should be. Is surgery a must or over time if i just deal with it will i gain the strength back? It hurts if i lift anything really but once i hit over that 20% original strength i damn near drop because the pain.

[@wolverinebear5357]

@@MaNo0sss nope just dealing with it, been using one of them vibrating massage things, that kind loosens it up but every morning its like my arms broken an hurts real bad till i get it moving around. Cant miss work, although iam positive its from work but i know trying to prove it came from work will be near impossible hence my continued putting it off.

[@nasirmurtaza143]

Nice 👍 video 📹

[@90sEpicboystoys]

I am 3 weeks after my bicep distill rupture surgery. I can’t turn my wrist over or under, what can I do to help that??

[@puneetkumar6360]

hi, how’s you now and what about your recovery? i did my surgery a month ago and i also facing the same issue please respond🙏

[@mahsaamiri5135]

Hello.I need your help.I was jumping rope and my toes hurts.It s been a week.I really need my exercise.I cant walk properly.any advise?please

[@TheHyde8875]

Go to a doctor. They can't and won't diagnose via KZbin. Shit sakes man.

[@skylark4901]

One day out of surgery, sleeping was horrible with a sling. 🤦‍♂

[@TheAlmighty]

Which surgery?

[@skylark4901]

@@TheAlmighty Distal biceps repair, got me in a splint now, no more sling!

[@TheAlmighty]

@@skylark4901 which method was used

[@skylark4901]

@@TheAlmighty This is very graphic for anybody squeamish kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYiTeIhrjqt5qcksi=sP9Nc9QMWpoRjsIz, I think my surgeon added the plastic(Peek) screw on top, whether that's good or bad, IDK but my surgeon has 35 years experience and MA has some vey good hospitals, I'm hoping everything will go good, obviously 😀

[@CanadianDrifter777]

You guys sound like you’ve both been drinking. Either that or you both have speech impediments.

[@leaogitirana2809]

two duffy ducks after too many martinis

[@mahsaamiri5135]

Heeeelllllp

[@joseenoel8093]

Drop those losers! As a chick 🚺, damaged arms aren't too much my problem, being arm fit enough to empty the dishwasher's twists and turns, litter box's turds is good enough for me! You guys are good, never deeming it necessary to "Throw in the towel!".

[@AdamShedForrest]

What?