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  1. Hypermobility
  2. Living with an HMS

Living with hypermobility syndrome

Here you will find information on a whole range of aspects of living with hypermobility, including explanations of how systems might be affected, and what can be done to help manage the symptoms.

It's important to remember that many people with hypermobility syndromes do not experience all of the symptoms - it varies hugely between people. 

HMSAware - Getting physical when fully flopped HMSActive

A fully flopped Hannah gets her wriggle on, and an #HMSActive series of videos from our Exercise and Rehab adviser Catherine, there's almost always something you can do, however small - but keep moving #HMSAware Read more

Published: 27th February, 2020

Author: Communications Director

Related topics:
  • Awareness
  • Living with hypermobility syndrome
  • Videos
Bladder and Pelvic Floor

Bladder and Pelvic Floor

How the bladder and pelvic floor can be affected, and some things that can help manage symptoms. Read more

Published: 26th July, 2019

Updated: 12th September, 2019

Author: Hannah Ensor

Related topics:
  • bladder
  • pelvic floor
  • Living with hypermobility syndrome
Skin in EDS and HSD

Skin in EDS and HSD

How the skin can be affected in the Ehlers-Danlos syndromes and hypermobility spectrum disorders Read more

Published: 25th July, 2019

Updated: 12th September, 2019

Author: Hannah Ensor

Related topics:
  • EDS
  • Ehlers-Danlos
  • vEDS
  • EDSPage
  • skin
  • hEDS
  • cEDS
  • Ehlers danlos
  • Living with hypermobility syndrome
Bowel problems

Bowel problems

Common bowel problems in HSD and EDS Read more

Published: 7th December, 2018

Updated: 12th September, 2019

Author:

Related topics:
  • Living with hypermobility syndrome
Hypermobility syndromes and Local Anaesthetic

Hypermobility syndromes and Local Anaesthetic

An overview of how some hypermobility syndromes can affect response to local anaesthetics Read more

Published: 11th September, 2019

Updated: 12th September, 2019

Author: Hannah Ensor

Related topics:
  • Local anaesthetic
  • Living with hypermobility syndrome
Posture and movement

Posture and movement

An overview of the Alexander Technique and how, through its focus on posture and movement, it can help hypermobile individuals. Read more

Published: 7th December, 2018

Updated: 12th September, 2019

Author:

Related topics:
  • HSD
  • posture
  • hEDS
  • exercise
  • Alexander technique
  • Living with hypermobility syndrome
Explaining an HMS to friends and family

Explaining an HMS to friends and family

A sample letter outlining life with a hypermobility syndrome to help loved ones understand. Written by Kirsty Turner Read more

Published: 24th August, 2019

Author: Hannah Ensor

Related topics:
  • Explaining
  • HSD
  • hEDS
  • Living with hypermobility syndrome
Pain management

Pain management

Pain relief and pain management in hypermobility syndromes Read more

Published: 7th December, 2018

Updated: 29th July, 2019

Author:

Related topics:
  • Living with hypermobility syndrome
Pregnancy

Pregnancy

Helpful information on pregnancy and childbirth in people with hEDS and HSD Read more

Published: 7th December, 2018

Updated: 29th July, 2019

Author:

Related topics:
  • Living with hypermobility syndrome
Dental health

Dental health

How hypermobility syndromes can affect the teeth and mouth, and how to maximise dental health. Read more

Published: 7th December, 2018

Updated: 29th July, 2019

Author:

Related topics:
  • gums
  • Dentist
  • TMJ
  • Teeth
  • dental
  • Living with hypermobility syndrome
Hormones and Hypermobility

Hormones and Hypermobility

How various hormones interact with hypermobility, including why symptoms may worsen around menstruation and things to consider regarding hormonal contraceptives. Read more

Published: 24th July, 2019

Updated: 26th July, 2019

Author: Hannah Ensor

Related topics:
  • HSD
  • menstruation
  • hormones
  • contraceptives
  • ManagementPage
  • hEDS
  • periods
  • hypermobility
  • Living with hypermobility syndrome
  • Help and Advice
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    Communicating about hidden disabilities and symptoms (Webinar) April 2021

    A 1 hour webinar on "Communicating about hidden disabilities and symptoms" with Hannah Ensor, exploring effective ways to improve communication with, and help gain understanding from, family and loved ones (who we may all be spending a LOT more time with for the immediate future!)

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    Help me change the lives of hypermobile people!

    Covid 19 changed all our plans in 2020, for me it meant I couldn't do my last large challenge. I have come up with a new challenge that fits around family restraints and is Covid proof.

  • 2021 HypnOT Episode 5 - Weight management

    2021 HypnOT Episode 5 - Weight management

    Start 2021 as you mean to go on... #HypnOT - a series of five live broadcasts introducing, or gently reminding our members about some of the strategies and skills we can all use to help manage our condition.

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  • What are hypermobility syndromes?

    Hypermobility syndromes is an umbrella term for a number of complex heritable disorders of the connective tissue (HDCTs) which feature among a diverse constellation of symptoms, some hypermobility in some or all of the musculoskeletal system.

  • Response to BSR statement March 4th 2020

    Response to BSR statement March 4th 2020

    We are aware of the BSR statement and have prepared a response detailing our position on the subject.

  • "New study confirms systemic nature of hypermobility syndromes, that late diagnosis is common and associated with negative health outcomes."

    This long awaited and eagerly anticipated paper has been published today on BMJ Open. Authors of this study are Joanne C Demmler, Mark D Atkinson, Emma J Reinhold, Ernest Choy, Ronan A Lyons, Sinead T Brophy.

  • HMSAware - Marfan syndrome, EDS is not the only 'fruit' of the hypermobility family tree

    HMSAware - Marfan syndrome, EDS is not the only 'fruit' of the hypermobility family tree

    There's more to connective tissue disorders than EDS - Marfan patients often feel aggrieved that they (and others) are left out of the hypermobility conversation which is largely dominated by Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. #HMSAware

  • Hypermobility Syndromes Association COVID19 collated resources, regularly updated.

    Hypermobility Syndromes Association COVID19 collated resources, regularly updated.

    Reliable and credible information on Coronavirus for people with hypermobility related health issues, a collation of solid advice from International, European and UK organisations dealing with associated conditions.

  • Hormones and Hypermobility

    Hormones and Hypermobility

    How various hormones interact with hypermobility, including why symptoms may worsen around menstruation and things to consider regarding hormonal contraceptives.

  • HSD: Symptoms

    HSD: Symptoms

    A short overview of common symptoms of hypermobility spectrum disorder

  • HSD: Diagnostic Criteria

    HSD: Diagnostic Criteria

    The diagnostic criteria for hypermobility spectrum disorder (HSD)

  • Bowel problems

    Bowel problems

    Common bowel problems in HSD and EDS

  • What is the Beighton Score?

    A brief summary of the beighton scale, it's uses and limitations.

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