Lesson 1

Question 1

What is hypermobility?

Answer 1

Hypermobility is when joints move beyond the normal limits, considering the individual’s age, gender, and ethnic background.

(Grahame 2003)

Question 2

Is hypermobility inherited or acquired?

Answer 2

Hypermobility can be either inherited or acquired due to changes in connective tissue related to other diseases.

Question 3

What percentage of individuals are thought to be affected by hypermobility?

Answer 3

Hypermobility is thought to affect 20-30% of individuals.

Question 4

In which populations is hypermobility more common?

Answer 4

Hypermobility is more common in childhood and adolescence, females, and in Asian and Afro-Caribbean races.

Question 5

Can hypermobility be a feature of other conditions?

Answer 5

Yes, hypermobility can be a feature of other conditions, such as Down syndrome.

Question 6

What percentage of women and men experience symptomatic joint hypermobility?

Answer 6

Approximately 5% of women and less than 1% of men experience symptomatic joint hypermobility.

(Simpson 2006)