Blood pressure is a measure of the force exerted by blood against the walls of blood vessels. It is an important indicator of cardiovascular health, and regular blood pressure checks are essential for detecting and managing hypertension (high blood pressure). Checking blood pressure with a cuff is a simple and non-invasive procedure that can be…
A rotator cuff injury is a tear or strain of one or more of the four muscles that make up the rotator cuff, a group of muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint. Rotator cuff injuries are common in athletes, especially those who play overhead sports such as baseball, tennis, and volleyball. They can…
Rotator cuff tears are a common shoulder injury, especially among athletes and people over the age of 40. The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles that surround the shoulder joint and help to stabilize it. A rotator cuff tear can occur when one or more of these muscles is torn. While surgery is…
