Autistic people are more likely to have hypermobile joints than the general population. This can lead to motor system difficulties and frequent joint injuries. The relationship is not well understood, ...

Hypermobile joints move beyond the typical range of motion. It’s common in young children, as their connective tissue isn’t fully developed. In rare cases, it may be a symptom of an underlying ...

Background Joint hypermobility in athletes is associated with increased risk of knee injuries, but currently it is unclear if joint hypermobility is associated with increased risk of shoulder injuries ...

Hypermobility joint syndrome (HJS) means your joints are “looser” than normal. It’s typically referred to as being double jointed. It is a common joint or muscle problem in children and young adults, ...

Background Hypermobility is associated with increased risk of sporting injuries. This study was performed to assess the risk of recurrent shoulder dislocations in patients with hypermobility. Methods ...

A link has been found between joint hypermobility and the emergence of depression and anxiety in adolescence, according to a new study by Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) published in BMJ ...

Wrist hypermobility is when a person can move their wrist more than the usual range of motion. It does not always cause problems but can lead to joint injuries and pain for some people. Joint ...

Classic Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a heritable connective tissue disorder characterized mainly by skin hyperextensibility, abnormal wound healing, and joint hypermobility. The prevalence of ...

Research has not proven that vitamins treat hypermobile joints. However, some vitamins and minerals may be beneficial for certain symptoms or help prevent conditions that can occur alongside it. Joint ...

Hypermobility is often measured using the Beighton Score, which assesses five different key joints in the body.

In the playground you were dubbed as ‘double-jointed’ for your uber-flexi wrists and knees that fold back on themselves, but now that you’re – presumably – a grown-up (on the outside, at least), there ...