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Is Genetic Testing Right For Me?
Assuming that you can find a geneticist with the expertise to test for connective tissue disorders, there are many factors to consider in...

Dr. Heather Swain PT, DPT, CIDN, CPT
May 31, 202410 min read


EDS, Hypermobility and Ankle Sprains
Ankle sprains are a common injury. They're so common that many people, especially kids, don't even seek treatment from a medical...

Dr. Heather Swain PT, DPT, CIDN, CPT
May 24, 20246 min read


Diagnosing Hypermobile Ehlers- Danlos Syndrome
Getting a diagnosis of Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome can be challenging. There are many types of Ehlers-Danlos. Geneticists have...

Dr. Heather Swain PT, DPT, CIDN, CPT
May 17, 20249 min read


TMJ Hypermobility & Proprioception
While jaw problems come in all shapes and sizes, hypermobility issues are one of the most common. The jaw, also called the...

Dr. Heather Swain PT, DPT, CIDN, CPT
May 3, 20247 min read


To Brace, Or Not To Brace?
All Shakespearian jokes aside, when our bodies are hurting and our joints are unstable, pain can make us desperate for relief. Sometimes...

Dr. Heather Swain PT, DPT, CIDN, CPT
Dec 29, 202310 min read


Ehlers Danlos & Adjustments
When you have Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS) or a Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD), it can often feel like your joints are out of...

Dr. Heather Swain PT, DPT, CIDN, CPT
Dec 1, 20234 min read


Medical Gaslighting & What To Do About It
Gaslighting is a term that has recently come into popularity to describe interactions between people in many different settings including...

Dr. Heather Swain PT, DPT, CIDN, CPT
Nov 24, 20239 min read


Ehlers Danlos - Is Stretching Safe?
As a person with a hypermobility disorder, a physical therapist, and a gymnast, I'll admit that I approach this question with a degree of...

Dr. Heather Swain PT, DPT, CIDN, CPT
Feb 15, 20234 min read
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