Blog | The Hypermobility Syndromes Association

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Hypermobility: Menopause, Hormone Health and Long Term Health Planning

An overview of how hormones can interact with hypermobility during menopause, and information on HRT.

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Kids & Teens 11/10/24

This week I thought I’d talk about mindset, mainly because it’s been brought to the forefront by a specialist physio that I’m seeing. A...

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Kids & Teens! 4/10/24

This week, I thought I’d share one of our recent learning experiences with you all. My eldest daughter dislocated her shoulder while at...

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Kids & Teens, with Lara 30th August 2024

As we prepare for the new school year, with both of my children transitioning into new Key Stages, we’ve encountered natural anxiety,...

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The neuroscience behind pain

A straight forward, laymans explanation of the neuroscience behind pain - both short term and long term (chronic) pain.

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On the Road, with Kids & Teens blogger Lara

Good evening! I’m back from holiday and thought I’d mix things up by posting on a Tuesday instead of the usual Friday—keeping you on your...

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PillowTalk!

"What's the best pillow for symptomatic hypermobility?" It's one of our most frequently asked questions (see also mattresses, but we'll...

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Kids & Teens with Lara - more on bladders!

I thought we could talk bladders again. I have mentioned before that hypermobility can cause a whole range of bladder problems, e.g....

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Celebrating ten years of service!

I cannot believe it has been 10 years!!!!!!!!! I started in the summer as the Peterborough support group leader and the December I...

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International Wheelchair Day 2024

Happy #InternationalWheelchairDay 🥳 I didn't know this was a thing until earlier today, but as a new active wheelchair user it felt...

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Dysautonomia in Hypermobility Syndromes

Dysautonomia is the medical term given to a disorder of the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS). The ANS is responsible for the...

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Participating in Research...

I was curious when the HMSA and EDS UK shared a call out for participants in a study to evaluate the effect of mindfulness meditation on...

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A teenagers perspective on pain

As a 14-year-old girl who suffers with hypermobility, I have found living with pain quite difficult at times, but I have found many ways...

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Dynamic fabric supports for more functional hypermobile joints

An overview of recent research on the use of dynamic orthosis in symptomatic hypermobility.

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Downloadable 'About hypermobility' info leaflet

A trifold leaflet giving an overview of hypermobility and how the Hypermobility Syndromes Association can help.

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What my pain feels like

Editors note: Anne, our Nottingham Local Group Leader suffered a bout of painsomnia recently, which led to this rather marvellous...

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HMSA’s Volunteer Week 2023 – Meet Wendy

Hi everyone, I’m Wendy and I am the Local Groups Coordinator. I look after all our wonderful Local Group Leaders and make sure they get...

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Long Covid - New research and early findings

Two of the HMSA's Clinical Advisors, Philip Bull and Alan Hakim, in partnership with Long Covid advocate, Gez Medinger have conducted...

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6 Things I wish I’d known about exercise and hypermobility - a patient's perspective

I have a hypermobility syndrome (probably hypermobility Ehlers Danlos syndrome). The Hypermobility Syndromes Association’s (HMSA) topic...

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About my first rendezvous with Tai Chi

Andrea Hebig shares her experience of discovering Tai Chi to help manage her hypermobility syndrome.