Hypermobility Syndromes Association (HMSA)’s Post

Our inbox is full of people struggling to get any support. Last year, we created a one-page resource for health care professionals, showing how to identify symptomatic hypermobility and support patients learning to manage their condition. At almost 1k downloads and with a print version available in our shop, it may just be the information a GP needs to help. Definitely worth a look! Quick Reference Guide Launch page, with links to relevant areas of the site, download, and further info. https://lnkd.in/e5iuhTmR   Print version of Hypermobility Quick Reference Guide in our shop: https://lnkd.in/eUWYYCDa   Download (right/long click and save to device/print) direct link. https://lnkd.in/e2KTgmkK

  • The image is a Quick Reference Guide for Hypermobility Syndromes by Dr. Philip Bull and Kim Clayden, created for 2024. It's divided into five sections, covering the key aspects of hypermobility diagnosis and management:
- Is there evidence of hypermobility?- Includes the 5-point questionnaire (which assesses flexibility and history of joint issues) and the Beighton Score, a standard measure of hypermobility.

- Signs, Symptoms, and Rare Disorders- Lists common symptoms (chronic pain, fatigue, dysautonomia, anxiety) and key signs (soft velvety skin, easy bruising, dental crowding).
- Notes the availability of downloadable posters for more detailed symptom information.

- Identifying associated features (comorbidities)- Covers Neurodiversity conditions like Autism, ADHD, Dyspraxia, and more.
- Introduces Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), explaining symptoms like flushing, dizziness, and anaphylaxis.

- Making a diagnosis- Mentions the 2017 international criteria for adults and the 20
Melanie Carminati

Owner & Physical Therapist at Inspira Physical Therapy & Pilates Brooklyn, NY

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We use this at Inspira Physical Therapy & Pilates for patient education! Thank you!🙏

Christine Müller Mebes

Physiotherapeutin in Privatpraxis

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Ausgezeichnete Arbeit

Phillippine Spreer

Gelbfacetten: die Beratung für zukunftsfähige Unternehmen💛

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Such a great overview - very helpful to explain and make people recognize hypermobility! There simply needs to be more understanding and knowledge around a syndrome that combines so many diffuse diagnoses such as “gastrointestinal dysfunction”, “chronic fatigue” or “premenstrual syndrome” and can therefore be a real piece of the puzzle! Thank you very much for your work 🙏

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Adrienne Bresnahan

~ Turning Data Into Action ~ | Six Sigma Black Belt | Global Insights Navigator and China Traveler

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I’ve gotten much worse with age unfortunately

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