Everything About Sleep, Hypermobility, and Ehlers Danlos Syndrome
It’s not uncommon for those with Hypermobility and EDS to have difficulty with sleep, sleeping positions, getting to sleep, and last but not least, staying asleep. Subluxating/dislocating joints, gastric issues, pain, and even anxiety are all factors that many of those with conditions like Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and hypermobility struggle with when it comes to sleeping. […]
KT Tape for Hypermobility and Ehlers Danlos Syndrome
It is not uncommon to see those with hypermobility and EDS covered in an abundance of brightly coloured KT tape. Kinesio tape comes highly recommended for those with hypermobility, however, just like most modalities, there are those that find it helpful and those who do not. There is an abundance of claims when it comes […]
Hypermobility Knee Pain/Instability Exercises
I’ve worked with knee instability and pain for a very long time, and I find that people, generally, have so many complaints with the specific knee exercises that are targeted to those with hypermobility and Ehlers Danlos syndrome that other practitioners seem to push. A quick YouTube search and you’re presented with a plethora of […]
TMJD Exercises
Please click below if you would prefer to listen to this article on Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction. We have worked with clients for a long time, and many present with Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMJD). These clients all seem to have tried the same generic exercises to help alleviate their jaw pain. However, these generic exercises don’t […]
Hypermobility exercises for children
Hypermobility and children In recent years the medical world has begun to realise that the prevalence of hypermobility is far greater than it was once thought to be. Therefore, it has never been a better time to focus on specific hypermobility exercises for children. This helps them to increase their joint stability, motor skills, and […]
Hypermobility and EDS: What is the best diet?
A well-balanced diet is essential to our health, but with conditions such as Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder, the topic of diet can be fraught with pitfalls and disappointment. What works for one may not necessarily work for others, and with co-morbidities such as Mast Cell Activation Disorder, slow gut mobility, and a […]
Hypermobility Rib Subluxation: A Practical Guide
For those living with hypermobility/Ehlers Danlos syndrome, there a multitude of factors that can interplay to cause pain, increase Ehlers Danlos Syndrome symptoms, and an often-overlooked cause is rib subluxations. Prior to working with those with hypermobility, I didn’t even think it was possible for a rib to sublux, let alone dislocate, and over the […]
Running with hypermobility
It seems like every week a question about running with hypermobility comes up with a new client of ours in the studio. As usual, there is always a lot to cover within this topic, as when it comes to hypermobility, there is an alarming amount of misinformation surrounding the topic. There seems to be at […]
Hypermobile Flat Feet: A Hypermobility Exercise
Those with hypermobility may have what is coined “flat feet” (which can also be referred to as “collapsed arches” or “fallen arches). This is where the muscles of the foot aren’t able to fully support our structures above. There seems to be much demand for a simple and effective hypermobility foot arch exercise. So, below you […]
Stretching and Hypermobility / EDS A beginner guide
Is stretching good for hypermobility? This seems like a fairly simple question, which should have a fairly simple answer, but does it? If you want a subject that will make your head spin, then welcome to an area of life that is just fraught with myths and misinformation. Why can some people stretch with hypermobility […]
Core Exercises for Hypermobility/EDS
Every decade brings its own health and fitness trends. Some fade away quietly, and others dig their heels in. One that has managed to hang around far longer than it should have is the obsession with core exercises. And nowhere is this more apparent than in the world of hypermobility and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. Despite years […]
