Location
LSU Health Science Center - New Orleans
Event Website
https://alliedhealth.lsuhsc.edu/admin/sahpresearchday.aspx
Document Type
Event
Start Date
8-4-2024 3:00 PM
End Date
8-4-2024 5:00 PM
Description
Introduction
Pectoralis major tendon ruptures are rare injuries due to excessive tension on a maximally eccentrically contracted muscle. This case reports aims to depict the timeliness of diagnosis and treatment for pectoralis major injuries and the efficacy of surgical repair combined with rehabilitation in achieving optimal patient outcomes.
Purpose
The purpose of this case report is to highlight how factors such as tissue healing and the potential impact of psychological factors may have contributed to the rehabilitation of a grade III pectoralis major tendon rupture.
Case Description
The patient was an 18-year-old football player who suffered a grade III right pectoral major tendon rupture in March 2023 while bench pressing 300 pounds. Physical therapy interventions included patient education, joint mobilizations, neuromuscular re-education, therapeutic exercise, and manual therapy, but lacked a psychosocial assessment.
Outcomes
The patient demonstrated improved movement patterns, improved range of motion in the right upper extremity, improved strength in the right upper extremity, and improved scapular movement control. His pain rating score improved from 7/10 on initial evaluation to 1/10 on re-evaluation #2 in accordance to NPRS.
Discussion
Positive outcomes were observed in the patient; however, challenges such as apprehension about re-injury and delayed therapy initiation may have influenced results. Despite limited evidence on physical therapy management for pectoralis major repairs, the treatment plan focused on existing research, the surgeon's protocol, and clinical experience. Further research is needed to explore optimal management strategies, especially regarding therapy initiation timing.
Recommended Citation
Shah, Pooja, "Rehabilitation Strategies and Outcomes in Pectoralis Major Tendon Rupture: A Case Study" (2024). School of Allied Health Professions Research Day. 31.
https://digitalscholar.lsuhsc.edu/ahrd/2024/2024/31
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Rehabilitation Strategies and Outcomes in Pectoralis Major Tendon Rupture: A Case Study
LSU Health Science Center - New Orleans
Introduction
Pectoralis major tendon ruptures are rare injuries due to excessive tension on a maximally eccentrically contracted muscle. This case reports aims to depict the timeliness of diagnosis and treatment for pectoralis major injuries and the efficacy of surgical repair combined with rehabilitation in achieving optimal patient outcomes.
Purpose
The purpose of this case report is to highlight how factors such as tissue healing and the potential impact of psychological factors may have contributed to the rehabilitation of a grade III pectoralis major tendon rupture.
Case Description
The patient was an 18-year-old football player who suffered a grade III right pectoral major tendon rupture in March 2023 while bench pressing 300 pounds. Physical therapy interventions included patient education, joint mobilizations, neuromuscular re-education, therapeutic exercise, and manual therapy, but lacked a psychosocial assessment.
Outcomes
The patient demonstrated improved movement patterns, improved range of motion in the right upper extremity, improved strength in the right upper extremity, and improved scapular movement control. His pain rating score improved from 7/10 on initial evaluation to 1/10 on re-evaluation #2 in accordance to NPRS.
Discussion
Positive outcomes were observed in the patient; however, challenges such as apprehension about re-injury and delayed therapy initiation may have influenced results. Despite limited evidence on physical therapy management for pectoralis major repairs, the treatment plan focused on existing research, the surgeon's protocol, and clinical experience. Further research is needed to explore optimal management strategies, especially regarding therapy initiation timing.
https://digitalscholar.lsuhsc.edu/ahrd/2024/2024/31