My rehabilitation of a ruptured bicep, distal

[rmkicks]

On Wednesday August 27, 2014, I ruptured my bicep during a workout. This thread will be a log of my recovery. I hope it will aid in my recovery while providing useful information for the brotherhood!!

First visit to the Orthopedic Dr. on Thursday 8/27 validated the injury however, due to insurance guidelines, an MRI could not be completed for a couple of days. (BULLSHIT!!) So, I have to go back to the Dr. in a few days for the MRI.

I decided to go out of town for the weekend to relax, reflect on how this injury occurred and devise a plan for 100% recovery. This was a great idea because I'm no longer angry about the injury but excited about my recovery.

Hope you guys decide to follow along!

[rmkicks]

Here are some pics of both of my biceps this morning. The injury is to the left bicep. Not sure if you can see the bruising of the forearm.

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[soopafli]

Damn bro sucks to see you injured my man .. get well soon bro .. legs legs legs ...

[Dont wanna be old]

I'm signing up .
Good luck friend .

[Tekadori]

I will be right here brother.

We did not get to where we are because we were strong in body, but Strong In Mind.

Your going to come back better than ever RM!!!!!!

[Clark Kent]

Thanks for this journal brother! I will be following closely and rallying for your quick recovery!

[wook]

Yeah bro that sucks! Maybe you will have only a partial tear and rehab wont be that long... My whole arm turned purple when I tore by Triceps... Hoping for the best for you... Rehab will not be fun, but your a tough brother so all will be fine in the end!

[toppjimie]

Welcome to the world of Recovery,lol. Geet well soon and take it easy for now

[Freedom]

Shit, kicks. Looks tender.

I highly reccomend some arnica gel to give you some relief. It is a topical solution with no smell or menthol sensation. It relieves bruising.

Epsom salt in the bath, too. Calm you down and and put you in a less tense place like you had hit a switch.

[studmuffin]

Sorry to hear!I am curious to see how long recovery is.

[PAiN]

Man that sucks.

I sent you some get well soon reps.

Need anything let me know.

[Freedom]

If the bath is not an option, soak a shaving towel in warm Epsom salt water and wrap the elbow up. Then take an additional towel and wrap it around the Epsom soaked towel to keep dry. You could incorporate a heating pad between the two towels, too. Put the heating pad in a plastic grocery bag before you wrap it in the layer.

Doing this an hour or so before bed will help relieve the pain and allow you to relax and wind down

[Rooroo]

Wishing you the best rm!! I love your attitude bother :)

[jacjac]

I am sorry to hear of your injury brother. Wishing a speedy recovery.

[hunkstrum]

Your rehab is gonna go well, dude. I know it will.

[animal87]

Your smart bro. Just take it easy and you will be back to your old self before you know it.

[Memphis]

Shit, kicks. Looks tender.

I highly reccomend some arnica gel to give you some relief. It is a topical solution with no smell or menthol sensation. It relieves bruising.

Epsom salt in the bath, too. Calm you down and and put you in a less tense place like you had hit a switch.

I agree with you bro, they both did wonders for me when I tore my quad. I'm confident with your experience and knowledge you'll be back to your old self in no time. Good luck boss!

[rmkicks]

Ok my brothers, I received the MRI results this morning.
90% rupture of the distal bicep tendon. Surgery is scheduled for next Thursday.
Here is the rehab protocol is I got from the Dr.
First 7-10 days
Immobilization in splint with elbow at 90 degree of flexion
Encourage digital, shoulder ROM
Elevation
Pain Control
Phase 1 (1 week to 6 weeks)
Elbow immobilization in flexion-assisted brace with extension stop at 30 degrees
Gentle supervised passive ROM (active tension) from 30 degrees to 150 degrees
Passive supination / pronation with elbow at 90 degrees flexion
Digital / Wrist ROM encouraged
Edema control
May initiate gental bicep isometrics at 4 weeks
Phase 2 (6 weeks to 12 weeks)
Discontinue elbow brace
Unrestricted active and passive ROM and supination / pronation
Light strengthening - Avoid eccentric contractions
Phase 3 (12 weeks - 6 months)
Continue with strengthening protocol
Clearance for full unrestricted activity between 4-6 months at discretion of surgeon.
Of course I plan on a 100% recovery and will be updating you guys on my peptide protocol but, surgery comes first.

[Dont wanna be old]

Dam !
Good luck friend .
I think arm will be ok .
Going to have to work on mental health thru the winter .
Going down the Rabbit hole with a plan sounds ok until you hit bottom .
Hoping all goes well
DWBO

[Clark Kent]

Ouch Kicks! This really stinks bro. I be praying for speedy recovery.

[Dick]

Damn it brother sorry to hear!! I hope all goes well through out all of this bro! You need me to record any Falcons games for you? I got ya!

Need anything at all brother just holler.

[rmkicks]

Home from the hospital and trying to rest. The dr. estimated the surgery would take 45 min. however the damage was worse than expected when they opened me up. Took 2 1/2 hrs. of surgery to make things right. Looks like I'll be setting off the metal detectors from now on. Percocets dont seem to be working too well, especially when the muscle spasms. I will be outlining my peptide protocol soon. Nap time fellas.

[Dick]

Glad the surgery is over brother just relax and take it easy my friend! I hope you have a super fast recovery!!!!!

Falcons play in 30 ;)

[studmuffin]

Glad the surgery went well.Time to heal my friend.

[Rooroo]

Been waiting for this . Glad to hear surgery was a success ! Rest well my friend :)

[masteratarms]

how did this happen brother? deadlift?

[Tekadori]

Glad your back at home resting brother.

Worse than the Doctor thought and took longer huh? That is a positive thing RM. Sounds like the Doctor wants to do a complete fix and do right by you. Your recovery will go well.

Keep that strong mindset my friend.