Video: Overview of new classification of EDS

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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.

Living Well with an HMS

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

An overview of the diagnostic criteria for hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS).
Vascular EDS

An overview of the typical features of vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (vEDS)
Classical EDS

Typical features of classical Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (cEDS)
What is EDS

An overview of the different types of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
Video: Physiotherapy management of HSDs and hEDS – Dr Jane Simmonds

Dr Jane Simmonds talks about Physiotherapy management of HSDs and hEDS.
Video: Occupational therapy by Jo Southall

A presentation on the role of occupational therapy in hypermobility syndromes by Jo Southall (OT)
Video: Mindfulness – Dr Philip Bull

A presentation on mindfulness by Dr Philip Bull.
Video: Swallowing and voice – Angela Hunter, EDS UK

A presentation on swallowing and voice – Angela Hunter, EDS UK
Video: Why nutrition is important, by Lisa Jamieson, Wingate Institute

A presentation on why nutrition is important, by Lisa Jamieson, Wingate Institute.

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
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.
Thank you for changing my life

Podiatrist, Julie, was able diagnose her whole family after coming to one of our talks.
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.
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
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.
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?
Living Well with an HMS

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