Bicept Tendonitis

Followup on my earlier posting. I notice that "msgrupp" recommended a biceps strap from CHO-PAT. Can you tell me more about this equipment, including how to buy 1 and if it really solved the problem? Thanks.

can be found on the internet but I think some of the swim companies also carry them. They kinda look like the straps that people wear for tennis elbow EXCEPT they go around the biceps. The idea is that the biceps is prevented from rolling and it holds it in place. It comes in various sizes depending on your upper arm size. Cost (used to be) about $12 + s/h. They're made of some fuzzy type fabric with a velcro strip that you wrap around your upper arm. Some of them (at least one or 2 that I purchased) also had a kind of firm, thin plastic to apply a little more pressure. I showed it to the ortho--and he said--give it a try--if it works--fine. I did use them post pre- and post-op. I have no connection with the company. Website is www.cho-pat.com. The strap is $13 or 2 for $25. You're looking for the "upper arm strap".

Originally posted by 330man First off, my concern about biceps tendinitis wound up being my deltoid muscle bulging from shoulder from all of my exercises. As far as recovery from my cuff injuries, it has been two months and I am still nursing it along. I can swim freestyle for about 500-600 yards before I get any discomfort and I suspect it will take another month or two at least before I am back to normal. I was never bad enough that I could not brush my teeth so your situation might be worse than mine. I would suggest seeing a physical therapist for a few weeks to get you going again. Passive exercises might be valuable to your recovery. I continue to participate in PT 3 times a week. I got into the pool yesterday for the first time since December 30. I of course was only able to kick, but it helped to be able to smell and breathe the clorine again; I miss being in the water.

Originally posted by msgrupp can be found on the internet but I think some of the swim companies also carry them. They kinda look like the straps that people wear for tennis elbow EXCEPT they go around the biceps. The idea is that the biceps is prevented from rolling and it holds it in place. It comes in various sizes depending on your upper arm size. Cost (used to be) about $12 + s/h. They're made of some fuzzy type fabric with a velcro strip that you wrap around your upper arm. Some of them (at least one or 2 that I purchased) also had a kind of firm, thin plastic to apply a little more pressure. I showed it to the ortho--and he said--give it a try--if it works--fine. I did use them post pre- and post-op. I have no connection with the company. Website is www.cho-pat.com. The strap is $13 or 2 for $25. You're looking for the "upper arm strap". Thanks. I plan to bring infor on product to Ortho on next visit. My concern is that my doc is not into wellness and non-RX relief/planning as much as I am. I can't see that the product would worsen my pain or injuries. And so, my question, do you have any experience using it as preventative against further injury too? I don't now have tricep problems. ALSO, to be honest, I think that my technique in both free and fly are contributing to my injuries. I think that I extend incorrectly in free, and I think that I may be twisting my arms/shoulders in fly. I hope to find a good technique coach when I return to swimming.

I've used it pre-op and post-op. I think I purchased my first one AFTER having at least 2 shoulder surgeries. I KNOW I was wearing it after the next 2 (I'm just such a FUN person). I now wear it when I feel that the shoulder and bicep isn't "right" and it just needs a little extra "support" to prevent it from becoming a full-fledged problem. I've shown it to both orthopedic surgeons and sports med docs--both have said--if it works for you--go for it. It does take some getting used to -- if you put it on too tight--you lose some feeling in your upper arm. You need to adjust it so that it feels not only comfortable BUT comforting (as if the arm is being hugged). Heck--if a purchase under $20 keeps you off an operating table or from wrecking your stomach with drugs, why not go for it? All my docs are pro-active. They work with athletes and are happy to either go the alternative medicine route (2 said it was OK for me to do prolotherapy--in fact--one was running the study!) or the normal route with PT, drugs and surgery.

Originally posted by msgrupp can be found on the internet but I think some of the swim companies also carry them. They kinda look like the straps that people wear for tennis elbow EXCEPT they go around the biceps. The idea is that the biceps is prevented from rolling and it holds it in place. It comes in various sizes depending on your upper arm size. Cost (used to be) about $12 + s/h. They're made of some fuzzy type fabric with a velcro strip that you wrap around your upper arm. Some of them (at least one or 2 that I purchased) also had a kind of firm, thin plastic to apply a little more pressure. I showed it to the ortho--and he said--give it a try--if it works--fine. I did use them post pre- and post-op. I have no connection with the company. Website is www.cho-pat.com. The strap is $13 or 2 for $25. You're looking for the "upper arm strap". I saw a woman swimmign with one of these. i didn't want to ask her what it was becsue I didn't know her. I wondered why she would have something wrapped around that part of her arm. It never occured to me that the bicep could get tendonitis.

Originally posted by aime I am inpatiently recovering from both a severe sprain in one rotator cuff, as well as severe tendinitis in both biceps. The MRI shows no actual tear. I can't swim, but I can finally brush my teeth. I see that options other than surgery or injections can work long term. I don't have to explain to you folks that I "need" to get back in to the pool. Therefore, my questions are, how long did it take before you could swim free, and how long did it take before you could swim fly after these types of injuries? First off, my concern about biceps tendinitis wound up being my deltoid muscle bulging from shoulder from all of my exercises. As far as recovery from my cuff injuries, it has been two months and I am still nursing it along. I can swim freestyle for about 500-600 yards before I get any discomfort and I suspect it will take another month or two at least before I am back to normal. I was never bad enough that I could not brush my teeth so your situation might be worse than mine. I would suggest seeing a physical therapist for a few weeks to get you going again. Passive exercises might be valuable to your recovery.