Signs of Hypermobility Syndrome & Treatments
Hypermobility syndrome is a generalised joint hypermobility commonly seen in children which reduces with age. Some characteristics that may be seen in general hypermobility syndrome is
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Recurrent ankle sprains -
Acute or recurrent dislocations or subluxations such as shoulder or knee cap
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Scoliosis
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Fibromyalgia
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Back or neck pain
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Delayed motor development
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Flat feet
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Nighttime leg or foot pain
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Exercise related leg or foot pain
Our in-house physiotherapists have a special interest in treating hypermobility syndromes, especially within the pre- and adolescent age groups. They believe in the holistic management of these conditions as they often encompass more than simply being flexible or being able to do party tricks. Clients will be brought through a comprehensive history taking so that the pieces of the puzzle such as fatigue, dysautonomia, joint pain, dislocations and reduced body awareness can be made sense of and managed. They focus on coaching clients through pacing strategies, teaching pain management strategies, and re-establishing efficient muscle recruitment patterns so that appropriate movement and posture can be restored.