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.
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A volunteer's story
I recently went to a genetics appointment for my 7-month-old little boy. When he was having his new born check, the doctor started asking...
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A new screening tool – The Spider
By Simmonds JV1, 2, 3, Ellen Ewer1, 4, De Wandele Inge5, Kazkaz Hanadi2, 6, Ninis Nelly7, Rowe Peter8, Tang Eudora1, 6 Exciting news: An...
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My HMSA story
In December 2008, my partner proposed to me, and I was absolutely over the moon. I started planning my dream wedding for that July, only...
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