Physiotherapy and self-management
Physiotherapy, exercise and activity play important roles in the management of hypermobility-related disorders. Not all physiotherapists are familiar with the complex symptoms of EDS; it is important to find a physio who knows about hypermobility and to learn to self-manage your condition.
Webinar: Managing EDS and Muscle Conditioning
Presenter
EDS UK & Dr. Jane Simmonds MCSP SFHEA
Summary
EDS UK was proud to host another interactive webinar with Dr. Jane Simmonds on Friday 19th January.
Webinar: EDS and Children – a physiotherapy perspective
Presenter
EDS UK & Dr. Jane Simmonds MCSP SFHEA
Summary
A prerecorded interview with Dr. Jane Simmonds about EDS in Children
Preventing deconditioning while at home
Author
Dr Jane Simmonds, physiotherapist, London Hypermobility Unit and UCL Institute of Child Health
Summary
Jane Simmonds offers advice on how to prevent deconditioning whilst being at home. This article was written just after the first COVID-19 lockdown.
Managing dislocations and subluxations in hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and hypermobility spectrum disorders
Author
Jason Parry, Extended Scope Physiotherapist / Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist, University College London Hospital and The Hypermobility Unit, Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth, London
Summary
Why people with hEDS and HSD are prone to dislocations, and what to do if this happens to you.
Exercise and movement for adults with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and hypermobility spectrum disorders
Author
Jason Parry, Extended Scope Physiotherapist / Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist, University College London Hospital and The Hypermobility Unit, Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth, London
Summary
The importance of movement and gradual exercise in the management of hEDS and HSD.
Physiotherapy for adults with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and hypermobility spectrum disorders
Author
Jason Parry, Extended Scope Physiotherapist / Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist, University College London Hospital and The Hypermobility Unit, Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth, London
Summary
How physiotherapy can help you, what to expect, and working with your local services.
Video: Occupational therapy
Presenter
Jo Southall, Occupational Therapist
Summary
How occupational therapy can help you manage your EDS - a look at measures such as pacing, sleep hygiene, and the use of disability aids.
Video: Physiotherapy management of hypermobility spectrum disorders and hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
Presenter
Dr Jane Simmonds, Senior Teaching Fellow, Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, UCLH and Specialist
Physiotherapist, The Hypermobility Unit, Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth, London
Summary
The importance of physiotherapy and exercise in EDS/HSD.
Video: Why nutrition is important
Presenter
Lisa Jamieson, Research Fellow, Wingate Institute for Neurogastroenterology, London
Summary
How good nutrition can influence EDS, despite it being a genetic condition.
Video: Management tips in EDS
Presenter
Dr Hanadi Kazkaz, Consultant Rheumatologist, University College London Hospital
Summary
How to deal with pain and other symptoms in hypermobile EDS.
Video: Physiotherapy and EDS – what is working?
Presenter
Dr Jane Simmonds, Lead Hypermobility Physiotherapist, The Hypermobility Unit, Hospital of St John & St Elizabeth and Senior Teaching Fellow, UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health
Summary
Physical therapy as a form of management for EDS.