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Can Hypermobility Be Treated Virtually?
Do you have Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD), or another connective tissue disorder and are wondering if virtual treatment is a good fit? The answer is yes, but with an important clarification. Through virtual guidance, you can...
How to Find a Hypermobility Specialist: 10 Questions to Ask Before Booking
You have Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD), or another type of connective tissue disorder, and you're looking for a hypermobility specialist. You may be wondering which provider to see for the many symptoms you are experiencing. In...
Why does breathing feel difficult with hypermobility?
If you are hypermobile, you are familiar with hypermobility breathing issues. When it comes to hypermobility, shortness of breath is not unusual. In this blog, I will explore the reason behind difficulty with breathing and how to change that. Why Is Breathing Hard...
Why Exercise Makes Hypermobility Worse (And What Actually Helps)
If you have Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD), or another connective tissue disorder that involves joint hypermobility, you may have noticed that exercise doesn’t always make you feel better. In fact, sometimes exercise can make your...
Can Hypermobility Cause Pelvic Floor Dysfunction?
Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD) are common connective tissue disorders. Joint hypermobility is a characteristic feature in both. Hypermobility is a connective tissue trait in which the collagen protein that makes up connective...
How Long Does Hypermobility Therapy Take?
If you are starting hyper mobility therapy, you'd probably like to know how long it's gonna take before you start seeing changes. Or what to expect along the way and how to maintain what you are doing going forward. Chances are you have already had physical therapy...
How Do I Know If My Symptoms Are Hypermobility or Something Else?
You’ve just been told that you’re hypermobile. There may be some mixed emotions. One, relieved that something finally explains your symptoms. But two, afraid of what it means for your future. You may have heard about conditions like Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) or...
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction in Hypermobility: Causes, Symptoms, and Safe Treatment Options
Pelvic floor dysfunction in hypermobility, including Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD), is often driven by pelvic instability. Pelvic floor dysfunction is not limited to people with HSD or EDS. However, in a hypermobile body,...
Hypermobility and Dizziness: Why It Happens and How To Manage It
Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD) and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) are connective tissue disorders. With these, the protein of the collagen, which is what makes up our connective tissues, is altered. This leads to the laxity of our connective tissue and interferes...