Types of hypermobility syndromes

Click the links below for our pages on the following hypermobility syndromes:

Hypermobility spectrum disorder

Ehlers-Danlos syndromes

Marfan syndrome

Pseudoxanthoma elasticum

Osteogenesis imperfecta

Stickler syndrome

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HMSA Professional Masterclass online (Sept 2021)

The next HMSA Professional Education Masterclass event online this September 2021!
Medical Advisory Board
RECRUITING: Chronic Illness Survey Adventure.

RECRUITING: Everyone, looking for the symptom-stories of people with hypermobile EDS and hypermobility spectrum disorder, myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome, Long COVID, POTS, MCAS, *and healthy allies*!
RECRUITING: Nutritional knowledge, attitudes and dietary behaviours

This study aims to look at relationships between nutritional knowledge, attitudes and dietary behaviour in individuals with HSD/hEDS. Additionally, since gastrointestinal symptoms and fatigue commonly coexist in individuals with HSD/hEDS, the study also aims to look for any associations between nutritional knowledge, attitudes and behaviour, and gastrointestinal symptoms and fatigue.

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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.
Hormones and Hypermobility

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

How the skin can be affected in the Ehlers-Danlos syndromes and hypermobility spectrum disorders
What is the Beighton Score?

A brief summary of the beighton scale, it's uses and limitations.
HSD: Symptoms

A short overview of common symptoms of hypermobility spectrum disorder
Dental health

How hypermobility syndromes can affect the teeth and mouth, and how to maximise dental health.
Bowel problems

Common bowel problems in HSD and EDS
HSD: Diagnostic Criteria

The diagnostic criteria for hypermobility spectrum disorder (HSD)
Hypermobility Disorders: An Update for Clinicians

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

Helpful information on pregnancy and childbirth in people with hEDS and HSD

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