Musculoskeletal

Joint Hypermobility Syndrome

Joint hypermobility syndrome is a condition in which the joints are unusually flexible and have a wider range of motion than normal. While hypermobile joints are common in children and can be advantageous for gymnasts and dancers, in hypermobility syndrome the excessive flexibility causes pain and other symptoms. It is closely related to hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.

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Symptoms

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Causes

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Treatments

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Prevention

Condition Overview

Understand key symptoms, causes, diagnosis options, and treatment pathways for Joint Hypermobility Syndrome. This overview is intended for patient awareness and should be followed by specialist consultation.

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Symptoms

  • Joint pain and stiffness
  • Clicking joints
  • Joint dislocations or subluxations
  • Fatigue
  • Recurrent sprains and injuries
  • Balance and coordination problems
  • Gastrointestinal symptoms

Causes

  • Connective tissue laxity likely due to collagen abnormalities
  • Genetic factors

Diagnosis

  • Beighton score assessment
  • Physical examination
  • Exclusion of other conditions

Treatment

  • Physiotherapy (proprioception and strengthening)
  • Joint protection strategies
  • Pain management
  • Occupational therapy

Risk Factors

  • Family history
  • Female sex
  • Childhood/adolescence

Prevention

  • No prevention
  • Protective strategies during activity reduce injury

Prevalence

Affects approximately 10–15% of the general population to some degree.