Bicep Tendonitis

What Is Bicep Tendonitis?

Bicep tendonitis is the inflammation of the upper bicep tendon which connects the bicep muscle to the bones in the shoulder. Often caused by overuse, repetitive motions from manual labor or sports activities can damage cells in the shoulder and lead to tendonitis. When cells get damaged, continued use doesn’t give them the opportunity to regenerate and can slowly deteriorate the tendons, resulting in bicep tendonitis. The bicep can also tear immediately from a sudden injury like a fall directly on the top of the shoulder. Here at Island Sports Physical Therapy, we offer physical therapy for tendonitis on Long Island so that you can get the care you need.

Symptoms

Other shoulder problems such as rotator cuff tears, shoulder impingement, and shoulder instability can all attribute to bicep tendonitis. Pain experienced in the front of the shoulder and a feeling of weakness are the most common symptoms of bicep tendonitis. Other symptoms that could be the result of bicep tendonitis are:

• An audible pop or snap
• Cramping of the bicep muscle
• Bruising from the upper arm to the elbow
• Difficulty turning the palm up or down

If you have any discomfort in your shoulder or experience with any of the above symptoms, you should see your doctor or sports therapist to get a proper diagnosis and prevent any further injury.

When diagnosed, immediate treatment for bicep tendonitis includes resting, avoiding the activity that caused the injury, and taking over-the-counter drugs to ease the pain such as Advil or Ibuprofen. In many cases, doctors will recommend working with a physical therapist to return the bicep to full strength. With our physical therapy for tendonitis on Long Island, we work with patients to evaluate how they performed the activity that caused the injury to reduce overuse and the risks of future injury.

Physical Therapy For Tendonitis on Long Island

If you’re in need of physical therapy treatment on Long Island to recover from bicep tendonitis, our physical therapy for tendonitis on Long Island combines the best techniques with education to ensure you get better while preventing future injury. Island Sports Physical Therapy has several locations on Long Island, making it readily accessible no matter where you reside.

Knee Injuries

At one point in time, you’ve probably have experienced minor knee pain. Our normal body movements do not cause these problems, but it is with everyday wear and tear, overuse, or injury that does. If you are experiencing pain and are unsure of how serious your injury may be, Island Sports Physical Therapy can evaluate you. Our physical therapists will create a personalized treatment plan consisting of physical therapy for tendonitis on Long Island to help reduce pain and inflammation as well as show you proper motioning so that you reduce your chances of future flare-ups.

Common Causes of Knee Injuries

• Playing sports
• Participating in recreational activities
• Work-related tasks
• Completing projects at home
• Aging
• A disease like osteoporosis or arthritis

The knee is the largest joint in the body. The bones inside of the knee joint are covered by cartilage, which absorbs shock and provides a smooth gliding surface for joint movement. When cartilage is damaged, shock cannot be absorbed creating pain.

The most common types of knee injuries we see during physical therapy for tendonitis on Long Island include:

ACL Injuries

• The ACL runs diagonally down the front of the knee which provides stability.
• ACL injuries are graded on a scale from one to three.
  • A grade 1 sprain is a mild injury to the ACL, while a grade 3 is a complete tear.
• Athletes who play contact sports like football or soccer often suffer ACL injuries, but landing the wrong way from a jump or quickly changing the direction of motion in everyday life can also lead to an ACL tear.
• Injuries to the ACL can be serious and may even require surgery.

Fractures

• Any of the bones in or around the knee can be fractured, but the most common broken bone in the joint is the patella or kneecap.
• High impact trauma, such as a fall or car accident causes most knee fractures.
• People diagnosed with osteoporosis may fracture their knees just by stepping the wrong way.

Patellar Tendonitis

• Is an injury to the tendon that connects the kneecap to the shinbone.
• The patellar tendon works to extend the knee with the front of the thigh so a person can run, jump, and perform other physical activities.
• Often referred to as jumper’s knee, tendonitis is common among athletes who frequently jump, but any physically active person has the risk of developing tendonitis.

Our physical therapy for tendonitis on Long Island can help relieve your pain significantly. We will teach you the proper methods of exercising to help maintain normal joint movement, relieve stiffness, and increase muscle strength. Treatment will include:

• Strength training and functional exercises, which are designed to increase strength, endurance, and function of your leg muscles- by doing this it will build more support for the knee, and reduce stress to the knee joint.
• One of our physical therapists may even perform electrical stimulation of the knee.
  • This increases leg muscle strength and can help reduce knee pain.
  • The electrodes generated in the machine stimulate the primary muscle that supports the knee while gently stimulate the nerves around the knee.
• Our physical therapists recommend that athletes are both warming up properly before beginning physical activity in order to prevent these injuries.

If you are living with knee pain, contact Island Sports Physical Therapy in East Northport, Huntington, Nesconset, East Meadow, Glen Cove, and Coram for physical therapy for tendonitis on Long Island today!

How To Prevent Ankle Pain During The Fall Sports Season

Fall sports, whether it’s football or soccer, have the potential to wear down the athlete’s ability to perform at their highest level. Among the most common injuries during this time of the year are ankle sprains and tendonitis. In the United States alone, 25,000 Americans suffer from ankle sprains daily, which accounts for almost 50 percent of all sports-related injuries. When you take into consideration the fact that athletes suffering from ankle injuries are five times as likely to suffer another ankle injury, it shows that these types of problems should be avoided at all costs. With physical therapy for tendonitis on Long Island, our team can not only help heal an ankle injury, but they can give necessary steps to avoiding an ankle related issue from happening again.

To avoid the stress of ankle pain, follow these tips on how you can avoid sustaining an injury:

Stretching before/after workouts – Although this is something most people do before working out, it’s still important to give yourself some time for your body’s muscles to loosen. Anything from a light jog to stretching your legs can be beneficial in reducing the risk of ankle injury. After your workout, give yourself some time to stretch out any tense muscles that may have been aggravated by physical activity.

Muscle conditioning – Strengthening and building up your muscles around sensitive body parts can prevent an injury from happening while building up a range of motion and mobility as well. A great way to build muscle in your lower body is through cross-training, which can be extremely beneficial to an athlete. With our physical therapy for tendonitis on Long Island, we can give you any advice on how to gain back your strength and recover properly.

Avoid uneven surfaces – When going for a run, try to stay on a track or a surface that is mostly flat. Running on roads that have slopes, ditches, potholes, and other hindrances can certainly injure you. However, if you’re racing and the course is not necessarily smooth, you should cautiously train and learn the route to avoid any surprises.  

If you are looking for physical therapy for tendonitis on Long Island, be sure to contact Island Sports Physical Therapy today!

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