winkel

I partially tore my left bicep doing preacher curls with some wierd shaped bar last Friday. When I heard the POP and the pain set in I was sure it was completely torn but a visit to the doctor confirmed that its only a partial distal bicep rupture (which Im told is much more rare than complete tears)

I was told that surgery will not be necessary and that 6 weeks off resistance training will ensure proper healing.

My questions as follows:

1) Is touching, turning and prodding my arm sufficient to ascertain that surgery is not necessary? Im asking because my arm is flat a good 1.5 inch from the elbow join to the bicep - it sure didnt use to look like that. Its entirely blue and purple from the elbow and down the forearm

2) What sort of rehab work should I do after the 6 weeks? my doctor recommended stretching but how about weights? and what kind of stretching? DC extreme stretching seems a bit, well - extreme in this situation

3) should I expect significant strength loss?

4) I read once that unilateral training will have an effect even on the side not being trained i.e. continuing to lift with my right arm should limit the strength loss in my left arm? is this hogwash?

5) Is there anything I can do diet wise to speed up recovery? other that loading up on fishoil? would mega dosing BCAA for instance have a positive effect?

Im 34 and train DC style. My goals are purely aesthetic. I so obviously do not spend enough time warming up properly.


Nick