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Hypermobility Resources
This is your go-to hub for trusted, science-backed resources for the hypermobile pole and aerial community. Whether you're managing an injury, medical condition, looking to level up your training, or just curious to learn more about hypermobility, you'll find a collection of our favourite resources hand picked by our expert physiotherapists, psychologists, and dietitians.
Our favourite hypermobility resources
Peak Body Organisations & Directories
EDS/HSD
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POTS / Dysautonomia
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MCAS
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Connective Tissue Disorders
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ME/CFS & Long Covid
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Diagnosis & Screening Tools for Clinicians
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Diagnostic Criteria for hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome
A diagnostic checklist for doctors across all disciplines to diagnose hEDS -
The Spider
A Multisystemic Symptom Impact Tool for People with Hypermobility-Related Disorders -
​The Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS) GP Toolkit
A comprehensive toolkit covering diagnosis & management in general practice, as well as patient and clinician resources.
POTS
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NASA Lean Test/Active Stand Test -A clinical diagnostic tool to confirm POTS diagnosis. May need to be repeated multiple times and combined with other data, such as HR tracking and/or -
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MALMO POTS Score - A clinical questionnaire that can help identify POTS patients.
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MCAS
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Mast Cell Mediator Release Syndrome Questionnaire
A clinical questionnaire that can support diagnosis of MCAS.
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*Medical doctors can provide a clinical diagnosis of hEDS/HSD, POTS, & MCAS. Clinicians can utilise these resources to support assessment and diagnosis.
Hypermobility & Co-morbidities in the Media
Articles
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(2017) The Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes: Reports from the International Consortium of the Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes. Vol. 175 No. 1. (Open Access)
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Blogs
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Clinical Publications
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A GP Guide to hypermobile EDS | AusDoc
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Podcasts
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Instagram Pages:
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@cortdoesscience - EDS & Co researcher
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@hypermobilitymd - US based Doctor working in hypermobility
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@hypermobilitydoctor - US based Doctor working in hypermobility
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Books
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“Joint Hypermobility Handbook” by Dr Brad Tinkle (Geneticist) is a general guide and easy to understand handbook discussing many symptoms associated with hypermobility.
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Hypermobility without Tears: Moving Pain-Free with Hypermobility and EDS by Jeannie Di Bonn. A good introduction to the importance of posture, breathing and letting go of muscle tension.
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Explain Pain - Noi group modern science approach to chronic pain management
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