PT Snacks Podcast: Physical Therapy with Dr. Kasey Hankins · Kasey Hankins, PT, DPT, OCS

172. Distal Biceps Tendon Rupture: Recognition, Assessment, and Treatment for PTs

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Supination weakness is the key sign because the biceps is the primary supinator, not just a flexor.

This episode provides a focused clinical guide for physical therapists on distal biceps tendon ruptures. It covers the anatomy, mechanism of injury, key assessment techniques like the hook test, and outlines the decision-making process between surgical and conservative treatment options.

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