Non-Operative — Biceps Tendinitis (Long Head)

Dr. Michael C. Fu MD (Hospital for Special Surgery) · Michael C. Fu, MD, MHS

Weight-Bearing

N/A

Key Restrictions

Avoid overhead activities and heavy lifting acutely; introduce eccentric exercises only in subacute phase

Timeline & Phases

Phase 1 (acute: 1-2 wks, rest/ice/isometrics) -> Phase 2 (subacute: 2-6 wks, stretching/RC strengthening/eccentrics) -> Phase 3 (advanced: 6-12 wks, return to activity)

Notes

Targets long head of biceps tendon; eccentric biceps strengthening introduced in Phase 2 for tendon health

Surgeon / Author

Michael C. Fu, MD, MHS