title: The Painful Long Head of the Biceps Brachii: Nonoperative Treatment Approaches.
abstract: The long head of the biceps has garnered increased attention and interest due to the high prevalence of pain that can be a primary condition or occur secondary to shoulder dysfunction. The successful treatment of biceps tendinopathy is dependent on an accurate diagnosis and recognizing all causative factors. The treatment program will be individualized with a rehabilitation program designed to restore strength and flexibility and restore normal tendon mechanics.
authors.affiliation: Champion Sports Medicine, A Physiotherapy Associates Clinic, 805 Street Vincent's Drive G100, Birmingham, AL 35205, USA; Tampa Bay Rays Baseball Team, 400 N Tampa Street, Tampa, FL 33602, USA; Physical Therapy Programs, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI 53201-1881, USA. Electronic address: kwilkpt@hotmail.com.
authors.forename: Kevin E
authors.initials: KE
authors.lastname: Wilk
authors.affiliation: New Orleans Pelicans Basketball Team, 5800 Airline Drive Metairie, New Orleans, LA 70003, USA; Myopain Seminars, 4405 East-West Highway, Suite 404, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA.
authors.forename: Todd R
authors.initials: TR
authors.lastname: Hooks
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000008:administration & dosage; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000008:administration & dosage; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D005081:Exercise Therapy; D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000209:etiology; D053580:Muscle Strength; D012782:Shoulder / Q000503:physiopathology; D000070599:Shoulder Injuries; D020069:Shoulder Pain / Q000209:etiology*; D052256:Tendinopathy / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D013710:Tendons / Q000503:physiopathology
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
keywords: Biceps; Elbow; Rehabilitation; Shoulder