resources for hypermobility
This is going to be an evolving list of websites, youtube videos and other resources that I want to share with my clients who have symptoms of hypermobility.
Some handy definitions to get us started:
Joint hypermobility means that a person’s joints have a greater range of motion than is expected or usual. Some people have joint hypermobility that does not cause them pain or other issues. However, some people with joint hypermobility also have joint instability. Joint instability occurs when the bones of a joint aren’t held in place securely. This can lead to joint subluxations, dislocations, sprains, and other injuries. Joint instability can cause both acute and chronic pain and interfere with daily life.
Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) are a group of 13 heritable connective tissue disorders. The conditions are caused by genetic changes that affect connective tissue. Each type of EDS has its own set of features with distinct diagnostic criteria. Some features are seen across all types of EDS, including joint hypermobility, skin hyperextensibility, and tissue fragility.
Although joint hypermobility is observed across all types of EDS, not everyone with a type of EDS has joint hypermobility.
Proprioception is your body's ability to sense its own position, movement, and force in space.
Postural muscles (also known as tonic muscles) are the body's primary anti-gravity muscles responsible for maintaining alignment and stability. Because they must work continuously throughout the day without tiring, these muscles consist predominantly of Type 1 (slow twitch) muscle fibres.
Websites:
https://jeanniedibon.com/understanding-joint-hypermobility/
https://www.ehlers-danlos.com/what-is-eds/
https://www.reddit.com/r/ehlersdanlos/comments/1kaf7u9/tell_me_your_hedshsd_musthaves/
https://www.ehlers-danlos.com/new-global-diagnostic-criteria-2026/
At home work you can do:
Balance Restoring Vestibular Exercises
35 Min Proprioception Workout For Hypermobility & Ehlers Danlos Syndrome
20 Minute Gentle Hypermobility Flow
https://movement101.ca/ ( she is not hypermobile specific so be mindful of your joint ranges while doing movements)
Tools:
https://bodybraid.com/ ( I have ordered one for clients to trial during our osteopathy sessions!)
https://www.physiosuppliescanada.com/products/cervi-hit-anatomical-cervical-collar
Sources
Mense, S., & Gerwin, R. D. (2010). Muscle pain: Diagnosis and treatment. Springer. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3774215/
Johnson, B. D., et al. (2017). Exercise and the diaphragm: A review of respiratory muscle function. Journal of Applied Physiology, 123(1), 1–10. https://doi.org/10.1152/japplphysiol.01044.2016
Abby Physiotherapy. (n.d.). The importance of posture. https://www.abbyphysio.com/the-importance-of-posture/
Muscle & Strength. (n.d.). Muscle and muscle fibers. https://www.muscleandstrength.com/articles/muscle-and-muscle-fibers.html