Hypermobility Flashcards

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Differential Diagnosis

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Ehlers Danlos Syndrome - connective tissue disorders
Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders - hypermobility issue with no other explanation
requires rheumatologist referral

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Assessment

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Beighton Score 
girls >4/9
boys >6/9 
hyperextend elbows 
bend thumbs to wrist 
hyperextend 5th digit 
hyperextend knees in standing 
touch floor with flat hands and straight knees
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Symptoms

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muscle weakness
overstretch soft tissues 
biomechanical dysfunction 
poor balance and proprioception 
GI issues 
bladder issues
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Impact Hypermobility

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fatigue 
motor skill and coordination difficulties 
micro/macro joint trauma 
pain 
musc allignment issues 
low bone density 
deconditioning
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Intervention and Management

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Exercise - strength of muscles affecting the joint
Address proprioception
Address psychosocial factors
Pain education

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