Joint Hypermobility Syndrome

What is Hypermobility?
Hypermobile joints are common in the general population and often present as joints with additional flexibility. Many people with hypermobility do not experience any significant difficulties; in fact in many situations (i.e. sportspeople, dancers etc.) hypermobility can have positive advantages. However some people experience difficulties with symptoms which are understood to be related to being hypermobile; commonly known as Joint Hypermobility Syndrome (JHS) or Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Type III (hEDS).

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Joint Hypermobility Syndrome

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