Speed’s Test for Biceps Tendonitis - Ask Doctor Jo

To perform the Speed's Test, place your fingers on the bicipital groove. Resist shoulder flexion at about 90 degrees by the patient while the patient’s forearm is first supinated, then pronated, and the elbow is in complete extension. A positive test increases pain/tenderness in the bicipital groove, especially when supinated.

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[HeathWatts]

My tendon doesn't hurt, but it's constantly coming out of the groove, especially during overhead pressing.

[RushielPandya]

I really really enjoyed the whole video, despite of the Tendonitis pain I really enjoyed watching your video. Thanks, Dr J.

[richa]

I have also developed this pain as i got plastered for muscle injury.

[Harshugovi_TN]

Hiiii mam and u tell me what is available range of motion of elbow flexion and forearm supination in bicipital tendonitis patients ?

[alexjulius]

Not only my bicep tendons are hurting, but my literal bicep muscles... thanks calisthenics 😆

[jovandias]

I have frozen shoulder. I also have bicep tendon pain when raising my arm to 90 degrees. Does frozen shoulder cause pain in bicep tendon or do I have a bicep tendon tear?

[AbbasAli--]

Hey! I have bicep tendonitis but I can do overhead presses without any pain or movement restriction. Should I continue doing it? I only experience pain in lateral and front raises, and sometimes in bench press.
I just started working out and don't want to stop now. I was thinking that I should continue with overhead presses since I have no pain in these movement. So, what do you think?

[simcard]

I have it. how much time it will take to heal

[thealmightyoragutan]

One of my issues is muscular atrophy due to poor circulation. When I flex my bicep, my shoulder hurts. Would this test help?

[neverregret]

My left distal tendon is slightly up when i stretch my that a problem...???

[INIEILILY]

I mean I had pain but... I’m not sure if I’m just pushing down on the muscle / tendon too much

[xjagzx-wmpq]

Hi jo . Great video 😁 I don’t have any major pain in my bicep ..just mostly a tightness when the arm is flexed and shoulder aches on occasion. It’s been like that for a couple months. The tightness is pretty horrible….combined with the shoulder aching when I use the arm etc. What’s your advice mate ? It’s been like this since end of April. (do play football/soccer and work in heavy lifting so probably doesn’t help haha)

[mtelectrical]

When I go into pronation the pain is up the arm to the shoulder and around the arm near the tricep? Please help?
🙏

[kosmakos]

I have problem with both bicep and tricep in one of my arms i did the test didnt feel anything but it really hurts bad when i extend my arm and then pull it back it hurts without even having weights just by moving it i did a physiotherapy but still after a month the same thing

[GDunnPT]

Actually laughed pretty damn hard when he went

[PushpendraPatelofficial]

Hi Dr .. I have nerve pain in my right body part. Leg, Ancle, Back, Shoulder, Neck, hand and right scull from back to front. Please suggest

[quadcopterfundownunder]

Hi Dr Jo, love your video's!
I am a bit confused by this one though, as I was of the belief the "Speed's Test" was resisted shoulder flexion with forearm fully supernated followed by forearm being fully pronated. Could indicated LHBT pathology or "slap lession". Is your test something you have modified over time?

[ThBigBoy]

what if the tendon that hurts is my shirt head tendon?

[theenzone]

Mine hurts more on the inner elbow and shoots down the forearm. Any idea what this is please? Had it for weeks now. 😒