Hypermobility Physiotherapy
Hypermobility: Separating Myths From the Evidence
Bendy joints, aching muscles, and a lifetime of being told “you’re just double-jointed” — sound familiar? Hypermobility is often dismissed as a party trick, but for many people it comes with real pain, fatigue, and years of feeling unheard by healthcare providers. This blog unpacks the evidence behind some of the most common hypermobility myths…
Read MoreThe Paradox of “Stiffness” in Hypermobility: Why You Feel Tight (And Why Stretching Isn’t Working)
We all face physical challenges at some point in our lives, but those with hypermobile joints encounter a particularly confusing reality. Whether due to a specific condition or simply being naturally ‘bendy’ , you may possess the extreme range of motion required for participation in dance, gymnastics, yoga or simply entertaining your friends with your…
Read MoreHeadaches and Hypermobility: Understanding the Connection
Do you experience frequent headaches, and also find yourself unusually flexible, perhaps even double-jointed? Have you been diagnosed with a hypermobility disorder? If so, you’re not alone. Headaches and hypermobility are often connected, and people with hypermobility disorders frequently suffer from more disabling and frequent headaches and migraines. Understanding this link is the first step…
Read MoreAcute Shoulder Dislocation | Diagnosis and Treatment
The shoulder is an incredible joint. It is the most mobile joint in the human body, yet it can withstand enormous forces, allowing people to lift, hang, throw, tackle and even walk using them. Yet the amazing mobility this joint provides does have a downside – with a shallower socket than other similar joints, like…
Read MoreWhen Hypermobility Hurts: hEDS and HSD
As a physiotherapist, I regularly see patients with joint hypermobility – the ability to move joints beyond the normal range of motion. Even though only a relatively small percentage of the general population is hypermobile, they may represent 30-40% of people seeking help for pain or musculoskeletal conditions [1,2]. When hypermobility hurts, it’s a good…
Read MoreWhat is hypermobility and how can a physio help?
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is something that we see at PhysioTec very often. EDS refers to a group of connective tissue disorders with at least 13 different subtypes. 12 of these types are very rare and one is by far the most common type and it is Hypermobile-EDS (h-EDS) and we see this daily at PhysioTec.…
Read MoreTelehealth Physiotherapy – Here to Stay
COVID-19 brought plenty of changes to our lives in 2020, including the way we deliver physiotherapy at PhysioTec. Telehealth allowed our physiotherapists to continue providing tailored treatments and essential support during the lockdown period, via online video consultations. If you are new to Telehealth and would like to learn more, click here. The uptake of…
Read MoreHypermobility and Injuries: What is their Relationship?
Are you on the bendy side, when it comes to flexibility? While being flexible has many perks, extra stretchy collagen also brings with it some challenges. Hypermobility has been linked with higher rates of joint and nerve pain, and hypermobile people are more likely to develop persistent pain. Do you find it seems to take…
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