How to do a Hypermobility Test: Understanding the Beighton Score

What is Hypermobility? Hypermobility simply means that some or all of your joints move beyond the normal range expected for that joint. For many people, this flexibility is harmless; a natural variation often seen in dancers, gymnasts, various ethnicities or children. However, for others, hypermobility can come with pain, fatigue, instability, or repeated injuries, which […]

Why getting the correct hypermobility disorder diagnosis matters

What are Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders (HSD), Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS), and Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS)? Have you ever been told you’re “double-jointed” or unusually flexible? Joint hypermobility simply means your joints move beyond the typical range of motion. For some, especially dancers or gymnasts, this can be an advantage. But for others, it’s not just about […]

Step-by-step guide to diagnosing Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS)

Diagnosing Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) can be challenging, as symptoms vary widely, and there is no specific genetic or blood test to confirm it. Instead, doctors rely on clinical criteria, as outlined in the 2017 International Classification of Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes [1]. The diagnostic process involves multiple steps, which we break down in detail below. However, […]

How is Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS) diagnosed?

Getting a diagnosis for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) usually starts with seeing an EDS or Hypermobile aware Allied health professional or your GP.  They will ask about your symptoms and medical history. The process of getting a diagnosis of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) generally involves several steps, as it can be complex due to the wide variety […]

How is Hypermobility and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD) diagnosed?

If you have Generalised Joint Hypermobility (GJH), you’re not alone – it is a common condition, affecting anywhere from 2% to 57% of people [1]. This large variation in population percentages is due to differences in how Hypermobility diagnosis is done within each study, as well as differences in study populations, methods and criteria used. […]