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What is a common symptom of distal biceps tendonitis?
What is a common symptom of distal biceps tendonitis?
- Pain along the proximal portion of the biceps tendon
- Tenderness at the distal portion of the biceps tendon and radial tuberosity (correct)
- Swelling over the triceps muscle belly
- Increased pain with resisted elbow extension and pronation
What is a typical cause of distal biceps tendon tear?
What is a typical cause of distal biceps tendon tear?
- Inadequate wrist extension
- Overuse of triceps muscle
- Sudden forceful elbow flexion
- Age-related degeneration (correct)
What do clients with partial and complete distal biceps tendon tear often report experiencing?
What do clients with partial and complete distal biceps tendon tear often report experiencing?
- A sensation of numbness in the elbow
- Gradual onset of pain
- Relief with elbow flexion and pronation
- Sudden 'pop' or tearing sensation over the cubital fossa (correct)
What is a distinguishing feature of partial tears of the distal biceps?
What is a distinguishing feature of partial tears of the distal biceps?
Which movement typically exacerbates pain in individuals with distal biceps tendinitis?
Which movement typically exacerbates pain in individuals with distal biceps tendinitis?
What percentage of tears occurring in the overall biceps region are accounted for by distal biceps tendon tear?
What percentage of tears occurring in the overall biceps region are accounted for by distal biceps tendon tear?
What is the recommended treatment approach for proximal biceps tendon lesions?
What is the recommended treatment approach for proximal biceps tendon lesions?
Which imaging modality is typically needed to confirm distal biceps tendinopathy?
Which imaging modality is typically needed to confirm distal biceps tendinopathy?
What clinical presentation may be expected in a client with a proximal biceps tendon injury?
What clinical presentation may be expected in a client with a proximal biceps tendon injury?
What is the main aim of physiotherapy treatment for distal biceps tendon tears?
What is the main aim of physiotherapy treatment for distal biceps tendon tears?
What is a common mechanism of injury for proximal biceps tendon lesions?
What is a common mechanism of injury for proximal biceps tendon lesions?
Why is surgical treatment generally not indicated for tendinitis and tendinopathy?
Why is surgical treatment generally not indicated for tendinitis and tendinopathy?
What are some activities that should be avoided during post-operative physiotherapy for distal biceps tendon tears?
What are some activities that should be avoided during post-operative physiotherapy for distal biceps tendon tears?
Why is referral to an orthopedic surgeon necessary for all distal biceps tendon tears?
Why is referral to an orthopedic surgeon necessary for all distal biceps tendon tears?
'Activity modification and load management advice are required' primarily to:
'Activity modification and load management advice are required' primarily to:
'Rest and bracing to reduce swelling and assist early recovery of ROM' are recommended mainly for:
'Rest and bracing to reduce swelling and assist early recovery of ROM' are recommended mainly for:
