May 3110 min

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...

May 246 min

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...

May 179 min

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...

May 37 min

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...

Dec 29, 202310 min

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...

Dec 1, 20234 min

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...

Nov 24, 20239 min

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...

Feb 15, 20234 min

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...

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