Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have found that there are common arm positions that can significantly throw off blood pressure measurements.

Arm position makes a "huge difference" when it comes to getting an accurate blood pressure measurement, new research shows.

The researchers found that when people had their arms hanging by their sides during the reading, their systolic pressure was ...

Blood pressure readings may not be accurate unless a person's arm is positioned correctly .A comparison of blood pressure ...

Spasticity is a symptom of conditions, like multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, stroke, and traumatic injury to the brain or spinal cord. It can look like a tightly folded arm with a flexed wrist ...

The way you’re positioned during a blood pressure reading can affect its accuracy, and supporting your arm on a table is best ...

Researchers conclude that commonly used ways of positioning the patient's arm during blood pressure (BP) screenings can substantially overestimate test results and may lead to a misdiagnosis of ...

Here are a few examples of functional exercises for those living with muscle spasticity ... to lace your fingers together and extend your arms forward. From this position, begin slowly dropping ...

Spasticity is formally defined as a velocity-dependent increase in resistance to passive range of motion. It is a hallmark of neurological diseases that affect the central nervous system ...

The arm has a healthy range of adjustment that includes 13 inches of lift, 75 degrees of tilt, 360 degrees of rotation, and 360 degrees of pan (or swivel). While not as smooth as the Herman Miller ...

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