PECTORALIS MAJOR RUPTURE

Rupture of the pectoralis major muscle and tendon, which occurs most f requently among weight lifters but has been reported in many sports, c an most often be diagnosed based on the history and physical exam. Sur gical intervention for complete ruptures has a clear advantage over co nservative therapy. Athletes of all levels can be expected to return t o near preinjury levels of participation following surgery and a well- constructed, supervised rehabilitation program, This should involve im mobilization followed by range-of-motion exercises and strength traini ng of gradually increasing resistance.