Biceps Tendinopathy / Tendinitis | Anterior Shoulder Pain Rehab (Education & Exercises)

Summary by Krater

This video explains the anatomy, function, and management of biceps tendinopathy, detailing how to modify aggravating exercises and progressively return to normal function.

From the video

Answers: How do I manage biceps tendinopathy and shoulder pain when lifting weights?

• biceps tendinopathy anatomy
• biceps tendon overload
• modifying aggravating gym exercises
• shoulder external rotation strengthening
• posterior shoulder strengthening

Exercises

• barbell back squat · barbell
• tricep dip · bench
• pec fly · machine
• push-up · bodyweight
• floor press · barbell
• dumbbell flye · dumbbells
• cable flye · cable machine
• overhead press · barbell
• seated dumbbell overhead press · dumbbells
• dumbbell row · dumbbell
• pull-up · pull-up bar
• chin-up · pull-up bar
• neutral grip pull-up · pull-up bar
• side lying external rotation · dumbbell · 2-3 sets x 10-15 reps
• standing external rotation · resistance band · 2-3 sets x 10-15 reps
• elbow on knee external rotation · dumbbell · 2-3 sets x 10-15 reps
• isometric external rotation · resistance band · 2-3 sets x 30-45 sec
• prone A · bodyweight · 2-3 sets x 30-45 sec
• prone T · bodyweight · 2-3 sets x 30-45 sec
• prone Y · bodyweight · 2-3 sets x 30-45 sec
• elevated A · bench · 2-3 sets x 10-15 reps
• elevated T · bench · 2-3 sets x 10-15 reps
• elevated Y · bench · 2-3 sets x 10-15 reps
• preacher curl · ez-bar
• incline dumbbell curl · dumbbells
• spider curl · dumbbells
• standing biceps curl with dumbbells · dumbbells
• standing biceps curl with ez-bar · ez-bar
• seated incline dumbbell biceps curl · dumbbells
• standing cable biceps curl · cable machine
• standing dumbbell front raise · dumbbells · 2-3 sets x 8-15 reps
• seated incline front raise · dumbbells · 2-3 sets x 8-15 reps
• standing cable front raise · cable machine · 2-3 sets x 8-15 reps

What it concludes

• Anterior shoulder pain attributed to the biceps tendon is typically not due to an inflammatory process in most cases, making biceps tendinopathy a preferred term over biceps tendinitis.
• Clinical examination procedures such as palpation and special tests are not reliable for accurately diagnosing biceps conditions.
• Imaging evidence shows that biceps tendon issues rarely happen in isolation and are frequently accompanied by rotator cuff pathology.
• Management of biceps tendinopathy involves a two-step process: modifying aggravating activities and gradually progressing back to normal function over time.
• Strengthening surrounding shoulder muscles like the rotator cuff and posterior shoulder can provide additional support when biceps tendinopathy is present.