Video: Swallowing and voice – Angela Hunter, EDS UK

A presentation on swallowing and voice, by Angela Hunter from EDS UK

This presentation is from the Management and Wellbeing conference 2017, which was run jointly by EDS UK and the HMSA.

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Week 5 #HypnOT Live stream - All things Sleep

A series of 5 live streams running weekly with Jo Southall of JB Occupational Therapy and Kim Clayden of Online Psychotherapist. Have your questions answered live through our Facebook group. Instructions on how to become a member to enjoy this benefit, click for more details.
Week 4 #HypnOT Live stream - All things Weight management

A series of 5 live streams running weekly with Jo Southall of JB Occupational Therapy and Kim Clayden of Online Psychotherapist. Have your questions answered live through our Facebook group. Instructions on how to become a member to enjoy this benefit, click for more details.
Week 3 #HypnOT Live stream - All things Pain management

A series of 5 live streams running weekly with Jo Southall of JB Occupational Therapy and Kim Clayden of Online Psychotherapist. Have your questions answered live through our Facebook group. Instructions on how to become a member to enjoy this benefit, click for more details.
Week 2 #HypnOT Live stream - All things Anxiety

A series of 5 live streams running weekly with Jo Southall of JB Occupational Therapy and Kim Clayden of Online Psychotherapist. Have your questions answered live through our Facebook group. Instructions on how to become a member to enjoy this benefit, click for more details.

Living Well with an HMS

A presentation by Hannah Ensor on living well with a hypermobility syndrome, as part of an HMSA masterclass.
Video: Overview of new classification of EDS

An overview of the new classification of EDS by Dr Hana Kazkaz
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: Why nutrition is important, by Lisa Jamieson, Wingate Institute

A presentation on why nutrition is important, by Lisa Jamieson, Wingate Institute.
Video: Living with Mast Cell Action by Gawain Paling

A presentation on living with mast cell action disorder by Gawain Paling from Mast Cell Action
Video: The role of primary care

A presentation by Dr Emma Reinhold on the role of primary care in managing hypermobility sydromes.
Video: Managing PoTS

Managing PoTS, by Dr Lesley Kavi, PoTS UK.
Video: Coping with Pain and Fatigue

Coping with Pain and Fatigue talk by Dr Chad Shepherd

"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.
Victory for Kids and Teens Social Media Volunteer!

You may have noticed the lack of posts from me again the past few weeks - but I was off fighting a better fight. Kids & teen related of course! 😊
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
HSD: Symptoms

A short overview of common symptoms of hypermobility spectrum disorder
HSD: Diagnostic Criteria

The diagnostic criteria for hypermobility spectrum disorder (HSD)
Thank you for changing my life

Podiatrist, Julie, was able diagnose her whole family after coming to one of our talks.
About the HMSA
Standard Membership

Standard membership of the HMSA
Hormones and Hypermobility

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