Self management

Self-management is a key part of EDS (Ehlers-Danlos syndromes) and HSD (hypermobility spectrum disorders).  The ability to take responsibility for one’s own well-being can be difficult;  but with guidance and the correct information it can become achievable.

Self-management has a variety of aspects, including mental health, physical health, organisation and routine.  These key elements put together can assist you in taking your health care into your own hands.

Pacing, physiotherapy exercises, dietary changes and good sleep hygiene are all examples of things you can begin to take on yourself, with time, practice and support to contribute to managing your EDS and HSD.  Whilst we are still working hard to spread awareness and educate medical professionals and the general public, self-management is the highest priority for helping to manage your symptoms.  Remember it is a process and will take time; please utilize the information below to assist with your self-management.

A Patient’s Response to Jason Parry’s Dislocation & Subluxation Management advice

Author
Sarah Miles, a patient with The Ehlers-Danlos syndromes

Summary
A patents practical perspective on advice given by Jason Parry

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Building your own EDS toolkit

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Tips from support groups around the UK

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Management tips for our support groups around the UK

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Webinar: Pain in the hypermobile back

Presenter
Jeannie Di Bon, Movement Therapist and Hypermobility Specialist

Summary
Ideas and solutions to help you resolve back and pelvic pain

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Movement Class with Bonnie Southgate May 2022

Presenter
Bonnie Southgate

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A movement class with Bonnie Southgate

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Webinar: A pain in the hypermobile foot

Presenter
Jeannie Di Bon, Movement Therapist and Hypermobility Specialist

Summary
Ideas and solutions to help you resolve foot pain

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Tips by members – Kitchen gadgets

Author
The Ehlers-Danlos Support UK

Summary
We our asked members for tips and gadgets that help in the kitchen and allow them to cook and prepare food more easily. This article is taken from the Summer 2021 edition of Fragile Links

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What is EDS?

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