Compression garments are well tolerated and may reduce pain and the use of pain medications in people with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS) or hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD). That’s according to a recent study, which demonstrates that treatment response, reported in 80% of participants, was associated with a longer time…
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It’s hard to believe that we’ve reached the end of the semester at the school where I work. I’ve been able to fit in a few physical therapy sessions for my broken rib and sprained diaphragm — which have had a cascade of effects thanks to my Ehlers-Danlos…
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…
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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