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Does a hypermobility score of 9/9 mean you are more severely affected?
Some doctors will give tell their patients their hypermobility 'score'. Does a high score mean more severely affected?
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A hypermobile parent's perspective on supporting their hypermobile child: Starting school.
A parent shares some things that are helping their hypermobile child to thrive as they start school.
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Neurodivergence and hypermobility
Research has linked various types of neurodivergence to hypermobility, and it needs to be taken into account when managing hypermobility.
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Do hormones affect hypermobility?
We've known the menstrual cycle messes with symptomatic hypermobility for decades. We first thought PMT was causing people to feel worse...
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Did you know that clumsiness and poor coordination can be part of hypermobility?
While clumsiness has many causes, one possible one is hypermobility - and understanding this can help us to understand ourselves and to...
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Symptoms of hypermobility
Hypermobility can be associated with a wide range of symptoms. Here's some simple infographics giving an overview of those symptoms.
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HRT and hypermobility
Some information on HRT and how it can impact hypermobile people.
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Kids & Teens, with Lara 31/1/2035
I thought I would share a hobby that me and my teens have all found super enjoyable but also very hypermobility friendly. Although...
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Hypermobility: Menopause, Hormone Health and Long Term Health Planning
An overview of how hormones can interact with hypermobility during menopause, and information on HRT.
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Kids & Teens 11/10/24
This week I thought I’d talk about mindset, mainly because it’s been brought to the forefront by a specialist physio that I’m seeing. A...
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Kids & Teens! 4/10/24
This week, I thought I’d share one of our recent learning experiences with you all. My eldest daughter dislocated her shoulder while at...
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Kids & Teens, with Lara 30th August 2024
As we prepare for the new school year, with both of my children transitioning into new Key Stages, we’ve encountered natural anxiety,...
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The neuroscience behind pain
A straight forward, laymans explanation of the neuroscience behind pain - both short term and long term (chronic) pain.
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On the Road, with Kids & Teens blogger Lara
Good evening! I’m back from holiday and thought I’d mix things up by posting on a Tuesday instead of the usual Friday—keeping you on your...
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PillowTalk!
"What's the best pillow for symptomatic hypermobility?" It's one of our most frequently asked questions (see also mattresses, but we'll...
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Kids & Teens with Lara - more on bladders!
I thought we could talk bladders again. I have mentioned before that hypermobility can cause a whole range of bladder problems, e.g....
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Celebrating ten years of service!
I cannot believe it has been 10 years!!!!!!!!! I started in the summer as the Peterborough support group leader and the December I...
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International Wheelchair Day 2024
Happy #InternationalWheelchairDay 🥳 I didn't know this was a thing until earlier today, but as a new active wheelchair user it felt...
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Dysautonomia in Hypermobility Syndromes
Dysautonomia is the medical term given to a disorder of the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS). The ANS is responsible for the...
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Participating in Research...
I was curious when the HMSA and EDS UK shared a call out for participants in a study to evaluate the effect of mindfulness meditation on...
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