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 ...

A link has been found between joint hypermobility and the emergence of depression and anxiety in adolescence, according to a new study. Researchers found that young people with joint hypermobility ...

People with double-jointed shoulders have unusual levels of flexibility in their shoulder joints. Having double-jointed shoulders may sometimes lead to chronic pain and injuries. “Double-jointed” is ...

A 19-year-old female, nonprofessional volleyball player presented to a clinic with gradually worsening occipital headaches and cervical spine pain that had been present for the past 3 months. She ...

Background Patients with hypermobility suffer from joints problems and chronic pain is the most frequently reported symptom. Objective Eccentric muscle strengthening could be very important to protect ...

Thumb hypermobility is when a person’s thumb joint has an unusually large range of movement. Some people may experience mild to severe joint pain and require treatment. Share on Pinterest Ivan ...

Around 25 percent of people have hypermobility. Choosing the right exercises and avoiding those that may aggravate or injure hypermobile joints can help you stay active while managing this sometimes ...

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. Last week we discussed muscle engagement and posture, and I briefly mentioned hypermobility.