Hypermobility

We provide care for a variety of conditions, including:

✔  Generalised joint hypermobility

✔  Joint Hypermobility Syndrome (JHS)

✔  Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS)

✔  Recurrent joint dislocations and subluxations

✔  Chronic pain associated with hypermobility​

✔  Sports injuries related to hypermobile joints

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Symptoms We Help With

We help relieve and manage symptoms like:​​​

• Joint pain or discomfort

• Frequent strains, sprains, or dislocations

• Muscle fatigue or weakness

• Instability during movement

• Poor posture or alignment

• Difficulties with coordination or balance

• Chronic or generalised pain

• Overuse injuries

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What Are Causes of Hypermobility Injuries?

• Genetics: Conditions like hEDS or inherited traits may contribute to hypermobility.

• Connective Tissue Differences: Looser ligaments or more elastic collagen can make joints overly flexible.

• Neuromuscular Factors: Poor proprioception or muscle control can exacerbate joint instability.

• Growth Stages: Young people, particularly those going through growth spurts, may exhibit greater flexibility.

• High-Level Activity: Gymnasts, dancers, and athletes may develop hypermobility as part of their training.

• Hormonal Influences: Hormones like relaxin, especially during pregnancy, may increase joint laxity.

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How Can Physiotherapy Help?

• Comprehensive Assessments: Our physiotherapists begin by conducting thorough assessments to understand your specific needs. We take a detailed look at your medical history, lifestyle and the challenges you're facing due to hypermobility. Through movement analysis and testing, we assess the stability and mobility of your joints to determine the best course of action for your rehabilitation. This personalised assessment ensures that every step of your treatment plan is tailored to your body’s unique needs.

• Clinical Pilates: We use Clinical Pilates to strengthen the muscles that stabilise hypermobile joints, focusing on the deep stabilising muscles that are often overlooked in traditional exercises. This helps build strength around your joints, reduce instability and improve posture. The gentle, controlled movements also encourage better body awareness, helping you avoid overextending your joints.

• Stability Training: Stability training helps improve joint control and reduces the risk of overstretching. Our physiotherapists focus on exercises that engage stabilising muscles, particularly in the core, hips, and shoulders, to create stronger, more stable movement patterns. These exercises help manage hypermobility by promoting functional movement and better joint alignment.

• Strength Training: We include strength training to build muscle strength around your hypermobile joints. This reduces strain on the ligaments, which are often weaker in hypermobility, and helps prevent injury. Focused exercises for muscle balance, especially in the hips, glutes and shoulders, provide essential support for your joints.

• Tailored Rehabilitation Plans: Every person’s experience with hypermobility is different. We develop personalised rehabilitation plans that incorporate Clinical Pilates, strength, and stability training, aiming to improve your functional movement, reduce pain and enhance joint support. Our approach helps you move with confidence and promotes better long-term joint health.

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Ready to feel less pain and more stable? Reach out to us, we’re here to help!​​

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