Events | Hypermobility Syndromes Association (HMSA)

#SelfCare Sunday

#SelfCareSunday #CraftHour - A regular online slot on social media, open to everyone, where we chat about both self-care and crafts. Read more

Fibromyalgia and Hypermobility with Dr Philip Bull

Run by the One Hospital Ashford, this informative evening features HMSA trustee and Medical Advisor Dr Philip Bull, who will be there to answer questions and provide information. Read more

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My Mental Health 101 for World Mental Health Day - Kim Clayden

World Mental Health Day is a really big deal! The signs of stress and anxiety can be really hard to identify. What is even more difficult is knowing which symptoms you have are stress-related or hypermobility syndrome related too! Do you ever notice that when you are more stressed than usual, just how negative your thoughts can be? Did you know, EVERY negative thought you have is converted into anxiety?

Fibromyalgia and Hypermobility with Dr Philip Bull

Run by the One Hospital Ashford, this informative evening features HMSA trustee and Medical Advisor Dr Philip Bull, who will be there to answer questions and provide information.

Living Well with an HMS

A presentation by Hannah Ensor on living well with a hypermobility syndrome, as part of an HMSA masterclass.

New website announcement

The new HMSA Charity website is launching on Moday the 16th September 2019! This new website is something that a lot of people have been working on in the background for quite some time now and it is much more user friendly than the old one. Here at the HMSA Charity we are absolutely bursting at the seams with excitement.

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.

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.

About the HMSA

HSD: Diagnostic Criteria

The diagnostic criteria for hypermobility spectrum disorder (HSD)

HSD: Symptoms

A short overview of common symptoms of hypermobility spectrum disorder

Become a member

Become an HMSA Member - Individual, family, professional, and international memberships available.

Hypermobility Disorders: An Update for Clinicians

An overview of hypermobility disorders, their recognition, significance, and management.

Hormones and Hypermobility

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

Fibromyalgia and Hypermobility with Dr Philip Bull

Run by the One Hospital Ashford, this informative evening features HMSA trustee and Medical Advisor Dr Philip Bull, who will be there to answer questions and provide information.