Lack of guidance to full post op recovery

Problem

Muscle rupture. Elbow and muscle pain

Treatment

Sports Massage, Deep tissue massage, mobilisations

Result

Full recovery 7 weeks post operation

The challenge

Martin came to me just 3 and a half weeks after an operation to re-attach his ruptured Bicep tendon. With no advice or aftercare being given to him he needed help with his post op rehab.

With his stitches still in i started the process of regaining his range of movement straight away both at the elbow and the wrist. All of which were understandingly restricted. I did this by using mobilisation techniques and with a lot of massage to ease tension from all the muscles in his arm. I also used different soft tissue techniques to limit and reduce the amount of scar tissue build up post op.

Our solution

My approach with Martins rehab was aggressive and it proved to be the correct approach. All that was left to do was to gain strength in his bicep muscle over time with continued strengthening exercise.

03 · In their words

I recently ruptured my bicep tendon, and had undergone bicep repair surgery… I have been seeing Gary on a weekly basis post surgery, and from where I was at my first session the results have been amazing, and improving on a weekly basis. It honestly felt quite bleak after surgery, but the sessions I’ve had have been amazing to help with my rehabilitation. Thankyou Gary

Martin Nicholls