Hip Impingement

What is hip impingement?The medical term most commonly used is femoroacetabular impingement, which is the relationship between the acetabular rim and proximal femur.Who will be at risk?It is a common cause of hip pain and is found in athletes, adolescents and adults....

Knee problems and keyhole surgery

Should keyhole surgery for knee problems be stopped?The procedure, known as arthroscopy, increases the risk for deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism (a blockage of the main artery of the lung), infection and even death.What research foundThe benefits of surgery...

Parkinson’s Easy Detection

Is there a problem diagnosing Parkinson’s?SymptomsSymptoms of Parkinson’s are currently difficult to measure objectively after the patient leaves the doctor’s clinic, so new smartphone software has been developed at Ashton University to bring the doctor into the...

Joint Pain

What causes joint pain? After lower back pain and neck pain, the most common joint pain chiropractors treat is what is often referred to as peripheral joint pain. This will include shoulder, hip and knee pain. These joints are more prone to wear and tear and early...