Video: Occupational therapy by Jo Southall

A presentation on the role of occupational therapy in hypermobility syndromes by Jo Southall (OT).

From the Managment and Wellbeing Conference 2017, run jointly by EDS UK and the HMSA.

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RECRUITING:: Young adults’ experiences of seeking information about chronic pain using the internet and social media
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This study is currently recruiting for a survey and a series of follow up interviews about opinions of and personal experiences with wearable technology.
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A study into activity pacing for people over 16 and living with chronic or persistent pain.
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A presentation on why nutrition is important, by Lisa Jamieson, Wingate Institute.
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A presentation by Dr Emma Reinhold on the role of primary care in managing hypermobility sydromes.

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.
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.
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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.
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