Ed Baker

Joining the discussion is Ed Baker, a physiotherapist and FCP ambassador specializing in hip pain assessment. He emphasizes the crucial role of age in diagnosing hip issues, explaining how conditions vary between younger and older patients. The conversation covers essential assessment techniques like gait analysis and red flags to watch for, such as unexplained weight loss and neurological symptoms. Ed shares insights from a case study on hip osteoarthritis, illustrating the impact of thorough history-taking and tailored assessments on patient outcomes.

Join Richard and Emma as they discuss knee pain assessment with FCP physio Ed Baker, covering history taking, examination findings, and when to investigate knee pain. They dive into a case study on osteoarthritis, differentiate between OA and RA based on pain patterns, and explore red flags in knee assessment, emphasizing the 'one up one down' approach.