Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH) is an abnormal development of the hip joint. It occurs when the femoral head dislocates from the acetabulum, or in easier terms, when the hip dislocates from its socket.
DDH is usually diagnosed in newborns and can happen in utero, during delivery or after birth. […]
Too often I see people that are in a lot of pain and they tell me they just don’t know how this happened. It just seemed to come on out of the blue. But looking at our everyday routines that we do and looking at how well we do this, […]
1. Pain is the last symptom
Most people that suffer pain would have had the restriction or instability there for months or years before they would even recognise it. Stiffness and reduced range of movement can be some of the first signs, but just like a hole in the tooth, […]
The hips are a common location of pain and dysfunction, but is it really your hip that is causing the problem?
While there are many hip disorders directly related to the hip joint, it may not be your hip that is the cause of your pain and dysfunction. Several large structures […]
Ergonomics: yes ergonomics are just as important for kids as they are at the office. Slumping over a school classroom desk, just like slumping over a work desk, can lead to a lifetime of poor postural habits. Which then in turn will lead to musculoskeletal disorders, spinal joint restrictions (vertebral […]
