Walking with hypermobility is often something that we pay little attention to. When it’s easy for our bodies to do, we take for granted how natural it comes to most of us. But, when it comes to hypermobility, the way that we walk is extremely important. The way that we walk is significantly related to […]
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Controlling rotation with hypermobility is absolutely necessary. Twisting and turning are natural movements that occur frequently throughout the day. When hypermobile, it’s incredibly important to be aware of the way that you control your rotation in order to decrease pain and hypermobility symptoms. The problem with most turning is that if you don’t control the
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Strength training with hypermobility is much different than it is for those who are not hypermobile. In this article, I discuss the basic steps to follow when strength training with hypermobility. Strengthening is a must Strength train three days a week Always make strengthening your focus Good stability and technique is paramount Move the weight
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It’s important to incorporate daily exercises for hypermobility. These should be daily exercises in a controlled way that cover several of the essential muscle groups. While you can do more, start with getting good control of these muscles. These exercises require minimal equipment and allow you to focus on finding the right muscles and getting
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May is Hypermobility and EDS Awareness Month, and with that, I want to touch on how to explain your complex condition accurately and effectively to friends and family in order to raise awareness. In this article, I’ll discuss a few different tactics to help you accurately and effectively explain your condition and symptoms to others.
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A question that I am frequently asked is, “what are the best balance training tools for hypermobility?” Those of us with hypermobility know that balance is extremely important. And, if you’re at all familiar with my program, you probably know that focusing on your stability with your balance is of the utmost importance for your
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Balance and stability impact those with hypermobility. Balance and stability help control your position and help create stability with movement. Being able to own your space is very important, and balance focuses on not allowing your environment to dictate how you move. How Our Environment Impacts Our Hypermobility We live in a world that has
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For those wrestling with joint flexibility beyond the norm, securing a hypermobility diagnosis can sometimes feel like chasing a mirage. Unique Diagnostic Challenges Hypermobility presents distinctively when compared to other disorders. The intricate relationship it shares with diverse connective tissue disorders makes the diagnosis a challenging endeavor. Given the variance in symptoms among individuals, pinpointing
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Setting yourself up for success may seem like a broad concept, but it really can be simplified down to making your daily life as easy as possible. And, by doing so, you’re committing to caring for yourself with a regular exercise program and maintaining a good diet and good mental health. Get help with the
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Sometimes just understanding your situation doesn’t fix everything by itself, and you need extra help. This extra help can come from any number of medical or alternative health providers singly or in combination. If you need additional assistance, make sure to find the help you need. Hypermobility is not understood well by many providers, and
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You Have Been Diagnosed With A Hypermobility-Related Syndrome...
Now What?
