Triceps muscle damage is over-stretching of the muscle tissue, also damaged blood vessels usually aggravate bruising.
Anatomic surgery repair is relative with a complete triceps tear. The torn tendon is stitched to the threshold of insertion, relatively performed with grafting.
Triceps muscle physiotherapy is for muscle restoration, sequentially following surgery and 2.5 months of rest.
A physical therapy program normally is customized to help the triceps muscle regain strength, elongation, and mobility. Arm rehabilitation exercises typically are 1) pushups 2) dumbbell exercises 3) gentle stretching. To regain strength, mobility and flexibility.
Rehab tools most commonly used are dumbbells, arm brand and a hand pulley.
Diagnostic examination improves internal visualization of a torn triceps. It will better prescribe a customized treatment with either conventional or non-surgical treatment, or unavoidable surgery for muscle repair.
A minor triceps muscle injury generally is treated with the conventional RICE (rest, ice, compression, elevation) technique specially the resting. Cold and hot therapy helps reduce pain and inflammation. Ice the triceps injury 15 to 25 minutes, every three hours, up to three days after the injury, and throughout rehabilitation. Normally, the triceps should recover within a month.
Besides using the RICE technique, a diet rich in iron and protein with turkey, chicken breast and fish is convenient. A daily multivitamin helps expedite the body’s self-healing progression. Also drink six to eight glasses of water daily.
