09/08/2025 Hypermobility doesn't disappear as we age, but it does change. In youth, hypermobile people may appear “graceful” or “double-jointed.” With time, the side effects become more noticeable: subluxations, chronic pain, and fatigue. As we...
08/18/2025 Living with hypermobility often means navigating a world that isn’t designed for your body. Everyday activities like typing, cooking, or even standing can leave you fatigued or flared up. Here are a few PT-approved strategies for joint...
08/11/2025 If you’ve been told to stretch tight muscles because you’re in pain, but it keeps making you feel worse, you’re not alone. For hypermobile individuals, stretching has a time and a place, but may not be the best thing for you right now....
08/04/2025 Flexibility is often praised as a sign of health and athleticism, but when is it too much of a good thing? As a physical therapist who works with hypermobile clients, I see a common pattern: people assuming their joint “looseness” is...
06/30/2025 As a physical therapist who lives with hypermobility, I’ve spent years figuring out how to feel strong, stable, and confident in my body, and helping my clients do the same. One of the most powerful tools I’ve found? Strength training....
06/23/2025 As a physical therapist who works with many hypermobile clients, and who is hypermobile myself, I’ve seen firsthand how misunderstood this condition can be. Hypermobility isn’t just being “bendy” or good at yoga. It’s a connective...
06/16/2025 As a physical therapist and someone who is living with hypermobility, I understand the confusion, frustration, and fear that can come with trying to exercise when the last thing you want is to injure yourself and be in pain....
01/27/2025 Preparing for pregnancy is an exciting time, and for individuals with hypermobility, it’s an opportunity to take proactive steps to support a healthy journey into motherhood. Hypermobility, characterized by increased joint flexibility...
12/172024 As a physical therapist, I often encounter patients who come in with a range of joint issues, and one common condition that stands out is hypermobility. Hypermobility is characterized by joints that move beyond the normal range of...
12/17/2024 Living with hypermobility can be a challenge. On one hand, the increased flexibility can enhance your athletic abilities and allow you to perform impressive feats of movement. On the other hand, hypermobility can lead to frequent pain,...