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Keith Diaper, Trustee
Grants to support our work!

The HMSA recently received grants totaling £15550 to support our work!
Help me change the lives of hypermobile people!

Walking for my kids
#CarersWeek2020

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

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.

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.
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.
HMSAware - HMSAnonQ, FAQ and the big question...

During the 2018 HMSAware campaign we took questions from the public and formulated them into an FAQ, with an Anonymous Question on the Wednesday evening, taking a look at that perennial question of whether or not hypermobility related health problems are rare. It is reproduced below, with an update taking into account more recent UK based research.
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! 😊
The HMSA is to become a Charitable Incorporated Organisation
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
Hormones and Hypermobility

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