Injuries The long head of the biceps injuries (SLAP)

The long head of the biceps injuries (SLAP)

LABRAL BICEPS INJURY (SLAP) The labrum is the dense cartilage and help to keep the caput humeri with ligaments, tendons and other soft tissues in the scapula. Superior part of labrum is connected with the long head of biceps tendon. By this connection, when the injury occurs, it usually involves the labrum and biceps muscle. Labrum and biceps injures often occur in contact sports (American football, rugby), in pitchers (baseball, softball) and where athletes might fall to the ground onto the arm or shoulder. During repetitive throwing motions and traction, the long head of biceps tendon can be strained or detached from labrum. This injury is also called SLAP (Superior Labrum Anterior to Posteriori). Detachment of the anterior–inferior portion of the labrum (with the long head of biceps tendon) is known as Bankart injury, which is common result of the SLAP.

Exercises

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Sports related with The long head of the biceps injuries (SLAP)

Zdj.1) Shoulder flexion:
– stand with your arms straighten and relaxed
– lift them as high as you can
– hold this high position for 5 seconds and get back slowly
– practice exercise 15 times

Zdj. 2) Shoulder extension:
– stand with your arms along your body
– move the arms back with keeping them straight as far as you can
– get back slowly
– practice exercise 15 times

Zdj. 3) Shoulder abduction:
– Stand with your arms along your body
– move your arms up, out to the side, and toward the ceiling
– hold position for 5 seconds and return slowly
– do exercise 15 times

Zdj.6) Elbow flexion and extension:
– stand with arms along your body
– bend your elbow and get back slowly
– repeat exercise 15 times