Medical Advisors

Dr Philip Bull (Medical Advisor and Trustee)

Dr Philip Bull, HMSA Medical Advisor, HMSA Trustee Read more

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Week 5 #HypnOT Live stream - All things Sleep

A series of 5 live streams running weekly with Jo Southall of JB Occupational Therapy and Kim Clayden of Online Psychotherapist. Have your questions answered live through our Facebook group. Instructions on how to become a member to enjoy this benefit, click for more details.
Week 4 #HypnOT Live stream - All things Weight management

A series of 5 live streams running weekly with Jo Southall of JB Occupational Therapy and Kim Clayden of Online Psychotherapist. Have your questions answered live through our Facebook group. Instructions on how to become a member to enjoy this benefit, click for more details.
Week 3 #HypnOT Live stream - All things Pain management

A series of 5 live streams running weekly with Jo Southall of JB Occupational Therapy and Kim Clayden of Online Psychotherapist. Have your questions answered live through our Facebook group. Instructions on how to become a member to enjoy this benefit, click for more details.
Week 2 #HypnOT Live stream - All things Anxiety

A series of 5 live streams running weekly with Jo Southall of JB Occupational Therapy and Kim Clayden of Online Psychotherapist. Have your questions answered live through our Facebook group. Instructions on how to become a member to enjoy this benefit, click for more details.

"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.
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.
Victory for Kids and Teens Social Media Volunteer!

You may have noticed the lack of posts from me again the past few weeks - but I was off fighting a better fight. Kids & teen related of course! 😊
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
Thank you for changing my life

Podiatrist, Julie, was able diagnose her whole family after coming to one of our talks.
HSD: Diagnostic Criteria

The diagnostic criteria for hypermobility spectrum disorder (HSD)
HSD: Symptoms

A short overview of common symptoms of hypermobility spectrum disorder
About the HMSA
Hormones and Hypermobility

How various hormones interact with hypermobility, including why symptoms may worsen around menstruation and things to consider regarding hormonal contraceptives.
What is the Beighton Score?

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