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Hypermobility | ||||||||||||||||
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| You may have joint hypermobility if can or have ever: • Been able to bend forward and place both hands on the floor with your knees straight • Been called ‘double-jointed’ • Been able to do party tricks with your joints • Had clicking joints • Had recurrent dislocation or subluxation of any joints • Done gymnastics or ballet Symptoms can occur at any stage in life, but the adolescent growth spurt is often a trigger factor for the onset of problems. The management of hypermobility involves treating any acute muscle or joint problems and then improving the strength, stability and general fitness of the individual in a safe and controlled manner. Physiotherapy intervention can be highly successful in enabling the hypermobile individual to return to a normal lifestyle. At Surrey Physiotherapy our physiotherapists have considerable experience in identifying and treating Joint hypermobility Syndrome. We use a number of different treatments to relieve pain, and treat inflammation. Even those who have hypermobile joints can develop joint stiffness and we use appropriate manual techniques to carefully regain the lost hypermobile range. It is essential that a hypermobile person maintains their large range of joint movement but at the same time has good muscle control throughout their hypermobile range. We can give advice on beds, chairs and pillows and provide a work station assessment if necessary. We are also able to advice as to whether certain types of exercise (e.g. Pilates, Yoga, swimming) would be suitable for you. Please contact us at: info@surreyphysiotherapy.co.uk or Telephone: 020 8660 8070 to discuss your requirements further. Alternatively fill in the form on the contact page |
