ROTATOR CUFF

 

ROTATOR CUFF

                                                               ROTATOR CUFF    

The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that hold the shoulder joint in place and allow you to move your arm and shoulder.

Problems occur when part of the rotator cuff becomes irritated or damaged.

The four muscle that make up the rotator cuff are often referred to as SITS which stands for supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor and subscapularis.

Symptoms

The pain associated with a rotator cuff injury may be described as:-

• Dull ache deep in shoulder
• Disturbed sleep
• Make it difficult to comb your hair or reach behind your back
•  Be accompanied by arm weakness

Causes

Rotator cuff injuries are most often caused by progressive wear and tear of tendon tissue overtime. Repetitive overhead activity or prolonged bouts of heavy lifting can irritate or damage the tendon .

The rotator cuff can also be injured in a single incident during falls or accidents.

DR. SHAHRAM 

MIAHS Paramedical Institute