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Joint hypermobility

Hypermobility is a common condition which is sometimes referred to as being "double-jointed".

It usually occurs because some people have a more "stretchy" form of connective tissue. Connective tissue occurs throughout the body and is contained in skin, hair, blood vessels, ligaments and tendons. As it is more stretchy in people with hypermobility, this can result in joints which are more mobile than most people's. For many with hypermobility, this is a great advantage. Some of the best pianists, violinists and musicians are hypermobile, as their flexible fingers and wrists allow them to achieve notes many musicians would struggle with. Many of our 2012 gymnastic athletes are hypermobile and some of world's most graceful ballet dancers have used their hypermobility to great advantage.

Hypermobility is a common condition which is sometimes referred to as being "double-jointed". It usually occurs because some people have a more "stretchy" form of connective tissue. Connective tissue occurs throughout the body and is contained in skin, hair, blood vessels, ligaments and tendons. As it is more stretchy in people with hypermobility, this can result in joints which are more mobile than most people's. For many with hypermobility, this is a great advantage. Some of the best pianists, violinists and musicians are hypermobile, as their flexible fingers and wrists allow them to achieve notes many musicians would struggle with. Many of our 2012 gymnastic athletes are hypermobile and some of world's most graceful ballet dancers have used their hypermobility to great advantage.

Central Health Physiotherapy has a specialist team of physiotherapists who work with patients who have Hypermobility Syndrome. We work closely with the leading expert in the field of hypermobility, Professor Rodney Grahame, together with other specialists in pain management, gastro-intestinal medicine and psychology. This team is based in St. John's Wood and have extensive experience and are happy to answer any queries you may have. Please feel free to contact our clinic at the Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth on 020 7806 4010.

Elaine Byrne, Hypermobility Team, Central Health Physiotherapy

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