Walking requires significantly more energy for people with hypermobile Ehlers–Danlos syndrome (hEDS) and hypermobile spectrum disorder (HSD), according to a new study from Canada. According to the findings, people with hEDS/HSD activate their calf muscles more to stabilize a weaker ankle joint during walking and rely…
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Last week, I had my first physical therapy (PT) appointment for my broken rib and sprained diaphragm. Even after an initial evaluation, I wasn’t sure what to expect, and I was a bit nervous about our plan to try the Graston technique. In the end, though, it was…
People with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) or generalized hypermobility spectrum disorder (HSD) who experience more severe pain tend to use more cannabis and cigarettes, according to a study by researchers in Canada. The study, “Associations Between Pain and Substance Use Among Individuals Diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes or Generalized Hypermobility…
Becoming educated and informed about Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is a good first step. Here you’ll find general information about the disease, including diagnosis, symptoms, and causes.
It helps to know others have been where you are now. Here’s a collection of our columnists’ words of wisdom to help you along on your journey.
There is no cure for Ehlers-Danlos syndrome yet, but there are treatments that can help manage the disease. Learn more about the approved and experimental therapies here.
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