One reason many hypermobile people may struggle in physical therapy is the traditional model requires treating one joint at a time. Just working one joint often doesn’t take into account how all the pieces are working together. Even after an injury is rehabbed, how do we balance maintenance training when we have so many areas to focus on?

Part of living with a connective tissue disorder is accepting that we will still have flares. Just because we have ups doesn’t mean we’re “cured”. In the same way, just because we’re flared doesn’t mean it won’t get better. Since both ups and downs are a part of our journeys, movement may look different from time to time. How do you figure it out?

I get asked a lot what is the best type of exercise for hypermobility. The thing is, there are so many factors that go into choosing the right movement for your body. Let’s break down things I like and dislike about yoga and pilates for hypermobility.

Did you know you can have good strength but not necessarily good stability? Let's talk about why!

It’s not just you who feels like upper body progress is so slow. Whether it’s muscular issues or feeling lightheaded with upper body movements, hypermobility and dysautonomia can impact so much. Let’s talk about why this is so hard!

I remember slamming my fingers in car doors far too often as a child. One day, it turned more into bumping into walls. Why did this happen? Keep reading to learn more!

Are you ever left with terrible mid back or side pain after sneezing or coughing? This could be your ribs.

This could be a sign of cervical instability!

It may not actually be a “knot” as you know it 🤔

My hypermobility journey started with subluxed kneecaps. While not everyone with hypermobility has knee pain, it is pretty common. Let’s talk about 3 reasons people may have hypermobility related knee pain.

It’s no secret that strength training is important for hypermobility, but where does cardio fall into a hypermobile specific exercise plan?

As much as I love spring weather, increased activity often leads to increased overuse injuries. Spending time outside, gardening, and starting a new workout routine after having the winter off can cause a setback. Here are my top 3 tips for preventing overuse injuries through stability training.

As someone who used to be a runner before my symptoms flared post-covid, I have been incorporating walking on and off since then. The last 6 months or so, I’ve been consistent and it has helped me SO much. Let’s talk about all of the AMAZING benefits of walking (or low intensity cardio) for someone who is hypermobile.