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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

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Online relaxation session

A weekly live online relaxation session for HMSA members, led by Psychotherapist Kim Clayden

RECRUITING: A Qualitative study exploring perceptions and experiences of Exercise, Physical Activity and Sport for Males with Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD) and Hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (hEDS)

A Qualitative study exploring perceptions and experiences of Exercise, Physical Activity and Sport for Males with Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD) and Hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (hEDS)

Communicating about hidden disabilities and symptoms (Webinar)

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!) (HSMA members can email [email protected] for a free ticket, subject to availability)

HMSA Hero Keith Diaper has adapted his latest challenge for Covid compliance....

Our HMSA Hero, Keith Diaper recently had to reluctantly call off his last massive challenge for the summer due to shielding restrictions, but he bounces back fast and has instead converted the challenge, so if you can - by all means join in with his efforts - or if you're able, please donate to his fundraiser.

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! 😊

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.

HMSAware - Osteogenesis imperfecta - More than just brittle bones!

Osteogenesis imperfecta is one of the better known, but less understood conditions that falls under our connective tissue disorders umbrella. As part of our 2017 #HMSAware campaign we shared this story from sunny South Africa on living with this condition.